2009 Dodge Journey Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2009 Dodge Journey, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 101,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bags electrical” (54% of reports).
- 269air bags complaints
- 101,000median miles at failure
- 23mention a crash
- 19mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bags electrical: mentioned in 146 of 269 complaints (54%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 85 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 269 complaints, 23 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 19 an injury.
Dodge Journey air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 2 | 3% | 9,600 |
| 2019 Journey | 9 | 9% | 45,000 |
| 2018 Journey | 12 | 5% | 31,322 |
| 2017 Journey | 30 | 15% | 38,500 |
| 2016 Journey | 26 | 7% | 69,500 |
| 2015 Journey | 68 | 12% | 54,750 |
| 2014 Journey | 46 | 11% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Journey | 44 | 12% | 85,000 |
| 2012 Journey | 29 | 8% | 74,306 |
| 2011 Journey | 14 | 8% | 98,246 |
| 2010 Journey | 89 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 2009 Journey | 269 | 19% | 101,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags; electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal; electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On [XXX] around [XXX] I was driving 25mph in Alameda CA, and about two minutes into the ride, the airbag warning light came on. My fiance was in the passenger seat and our dog was in the back. About 15 minutes into the drive, my side airbags deployed without any collision or even bump in the road…
The vehicle keep locking and unlocking by itself even when I am driving. Also when I was driving the airbags deployed on its own but no accident
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start-up. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Dodge Journeys have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 269 owner complaints about air bags for the 2009 Dodge Journey (19% of the 1,433 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Dodge Journey air bags?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 101,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2009 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “air bags electrical”, in 146 of 269 complaints.
Other 2009 Dodge Journey problems
- Electrical System problems (767)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (195)
- Engine problems (149)
- Service Brakes problems (106)
- Power Train problems (104)
- Steering problems (72)
- Tires problems (52)
See all 2009 Dodge Journey problems or air bags problems across all Journey years.