YearToAvoid

2009 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

NHTSA has 200 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Dodge Journey, 14% of all 1,433 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 14 Journey model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 12 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 82,000 miles.

Engine complaints
200
14% of 1,433
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
12
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
82,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Dodge Journey engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 25, 2010, latest Aug 23, 2025.

2009 Dodge Journey engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter182010 Q12012 Q12013 Q42015 Q32017 Q22019 Q12021 Q22023 Q3
200 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2025 Q3; peak 2014 Q3 (18).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Journey model year

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

  1. 20072 (50%)
  2. 20080 (0%)
  3. 2009200 (14%)
  4. 2010210 (21%)
  5. 201141 (24%)
  6. 2012118 (31%)
  7. 201384 (24%)
  8. 2014119 (29%)
  9. 2015166 (30%)
  10. 2016141 (37%)
  11. 201763 (32%)
  12. 201849 (21%)
  13. 201910 (10%)
  14. 202011 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Journey have engine problems?
NHTSA has 200 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Dodge Journey, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,000 miles.
Which Dodge Journey year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Dodge Journey has the most engine complaints (210), compared with 200 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Dodge Journey?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Journey is classified under engine. 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.