YearToAvoid

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.

2009 Dodge Journey steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter112008 Q22010 Q42013 Q22015 Q22016 Q42018 Q42021 Q1
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2018 Q1 (11).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Dodge Journey

  1. 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.

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 20080 (0%)
  3. 200972 (5%)
  4. 201069 (7%)
  5. 201123 (14%)
  6. 201223 (6%)
  7. 201320 (6%)
  8. 201428 (7%)
  9. 201539 (7%)
  10. 201634 (9%)
  11. 201715 (8%)
  12. 201811 (5%)
  13. 20192 (2%)
  14. 20203 (5%)

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.

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.