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2009 Dodge Journey Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2009 Dodge Journey, 7% of all 1,433 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 14 Journey model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 6 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 80,500 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
104
7% of 1,433
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
6
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
80,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Dodge Journey transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 21, 2008, latest Jul 13, 2023.

2009 Dodge Journey transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter72008 Q22010 Q42012 Q42014 Q32016 Q12017 Q32019 Q22021 Q4
104 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q2 to 2023 Q3; peak 2018 Q1 (7).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Dodge Journey

  1. NHTSA 08V528000Oct 9, 2008Transmission & Powertrain712 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

    Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control module (PCM) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break.

    Risk: This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Transmission & Powertrain 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. 2009104 (7%)
  4. 201048 (5%)
  5. 201120 (12%)
  6. 201236 (10%)
  7. 201329 (8%)
  8. 201436 (9%)
  9. 201577 (14%)
  10. 201686 (22%)
  11. 201732 (16%)
  12. 201818 (8%)
  13. 20196 (6%)
  14. 20203 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Journey have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Dodge Journey, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,500 miles.
Which Dodge Journey year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2009 Dodge Journey has the most transmission complaints (104), compared with 104 for the 2009.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Dodge Journey?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Journey concerns the transmission: 08V528000.

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.