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2009 Dodge Journey AWD Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD, 16% of all 161 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 2 Journey AWD model years. Median mileage at failure: 48,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
26
16% of 161
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
48,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Dodge Journey AWD suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 5, 2010, latest Oct 15, 2017.

2009 Dodge Journey AWD suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2010Mar 2011Aug 2011Aug 2012Apr 2013May 2014Sep 2017
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Oct 2017; peak Aug 2011 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Journey AWD model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200926 (16%)
  2. 20105 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 48,500 miles.
Which Dodge Journey AWD year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2009 Dodge Journey AWD has the most suspension complaints (26), compared with 26 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.