2009 Dodge Journey Engine Problems
Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2009 Dodge Journey, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 82,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “failed start” (17% of reports).
- 149engine complaints
- 82,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 28%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.
- Failed start: mentioned in 26 of 149 complaints (17%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 121 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 149 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 4 an injury.
Dodge Journey engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 8 | 12% | 57,800 |
| 2019 Journey | 9 | 9% | 38,000 |
| 2018 Journey | 30 | 13% | 15,000 |
| 2017 Journey | 43 | 22% | 48,900 |
| 2016 Journey | 113 | 29% | 64,244 |
| 2015 Journey | 135 | 24% | 56,798 |
| 2014 Journey | 98 | 24% | 55,194 |
| 2013 Journey | 72 | 20% | 82,000 |
| 2012 Journey | 97 | 26% | 89,000 |
| 2011 Journey | 29 | 17% | 89,000 |
| 2010 Journey | 164 | 17% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Journey | 149 | 10% | 82,000 |
| 2007 Journey | 2 | 50% | 36,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2009 Dodge Journey. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have issues starting it. New starter, new battery and it just dies. Luckily I was parked when it died. I have children, if it dies while driving I could be in a serious car crash with my children in the car. I do not want to die, I love my car but I do not want to be put in danger because of this…
The Carbondale Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire In the parking lot behind the above-listed address. Fire personnel arrived and found a 2009 Dodge Journey with an engine compartment fire. Fire personnel used tank water and a pre-connected 1 3/4 In. hose line to extinguish the fire…
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the destination. The contact stated that the following day while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Dodge Journeys have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 149 owner complaints about engine for the 2009 Dodge Journey (10% 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 82,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2009 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “failed start”, in 26 of 149 complaints.
Other 2009 Dodge Journey problems
- Electrical System problems (767)
- Air Bags problems (269)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (195)
- Service Brakes problems (106)
- Power Train problems (104)
- Steering problems (72)
- Tires problems (52)
See all 2009 Dodge Journey problems or engine problems across all Journey years.