2009 Dodge Journey Steering Problems
NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Dodge Journey, 5% of all 1,433 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 14 Journey model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 95,508 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 72
- 5% of 1,433
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 95,508 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2009 Dodge Journey steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 16, 2008, latest Feb 4, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2009 Dodge Journey
- NHTSA 16V273000May 6, 2016Steering8,569 vehicles
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Steering 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 steering problems?
- NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Dodge Journey, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 95,508 miles.
- Which Dodge Journey year has the most steering complaints?
- The 2009 Dodge Journey has the most steering complaints (72), compared with 72 for the 2009.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Dodge Journey?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Journey concerns the steering: 16V273000.