2009 Dodge Journey Airbags Problems
NHTSA has 269 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2009 Dodge Journey, 19% of all 1,433 complaints for this model year. That is the highest airbag complaint count among 14 Journey model years. These complaints report 23 crashes, 1 fire, and 24 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 101,000 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 269
- 19% of 1,433
- Crashes reported
- 23
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 24
- Median mileage
- 101,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
When 2009 Dodge Journey airbag complaints were filed
First complaint May 7, 2009, latest Feb 6, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2009 Dodge Journey
- NHTSA 16V047000Jan 29, 2016Airbags110,482 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
- NHTSA 14V373000Jun 26, 2014Airbags722,705 vehicles
Air bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
- NHTSA 09V118000Apr 9, 2009Airbags4,314 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver airbag squib connector. The driver's airbag may not deploy as intended.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not properly inflate and may not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's airbag squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Airbags complaints by Journey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Dodge Journey have airbag problems?
- NHTSA has 269 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2009 Dodge Journey, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 23 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 101,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Journey year has the most airbag complaints?
- The 2009 Dodge Journey has the most airbag complaints (269), compared with 269 for the 2009.
- Is there a airbag recall for the 2009 Dodge Journey?
- Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Dodge Journey concern the airbag: 16V047000, 14V373000, and 09V118000.