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2009 Dodge Journey AWD Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 2 Journey AWD years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2009 Dodge Journey AWD has 161 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 2 Journey AWD model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (59 complaints, 37% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash, 7 fires, and 1 injury.

Complaints
161
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 7
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2009 Dodge Journey AWD problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes59 (37%)
  2. Electrical System49 (30%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain28 (17%)
  4. Engine26 (16%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires26 (16%)
  6. Airbags17 (11%)
  7. Other17 (11%)
  8. Steering7 (4%)
  9. Structure & Body3 (2%)
  10. Fuel System2 (1%)
2009 Dodge Journey AWD complaints: complaints filed per quarter162009 Q22010 Q42012 Q12013 Q32015 Q12016 Q22017 Q32019 Q2
237 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q2 to 2019 Q2; peak 2015 Q3 (16).

2009 Dodge Journey AWD recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 compared with other Journey AWD years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020092010
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2009No verdict1001610—
2010No verdict097118

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD ranks worst among Journey AWD model years (Complaint Index 100/100). It has 161 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (59 complaints), electrical system (49 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (28 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 50,000 miles.
Does the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.