2009 Dodge Journey Steering Problems
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2009 Dodge Journey, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 95,508 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering hose” (21% of reports).
- 72steering complaints
- 95,508median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%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.
- Steering hose: mentioned in 15 of 72 complaints (21%)
- Cold weather: mentioned in 10 of 72 complaints (14%)
- Difficult turn: mentioned in 5 of 72 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 72 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Dodge Journey steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 3 | 5% | 100 |
| 2019 Journey | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2018 Journey | 11 | 5% | 25,050 |
| 2017 Journey | 15 | 8% | 27,993 |
| 2016 Journey | 34 | 9% | 34,000 |
| 2015 Journey | 39 | 7% | 65,500 |
| 2014 Journey | 28 | 7% | 42,200 |
| 2013 Journey | 20 | 6% | 74,000 |
| 2012 Journey | 23 | 6% | 87,756 |
| 2011 Journey | 23 | 14% | 70,500 |
| 2010 Journey | 69 | 7% | 82,319 |
| 2009 Journey | 72 | 5% | 95,508 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Power steering hose ruptured after a few days of snow and ice. I went to drive to the store but was unable to turn out of the driveway due to no power steering. I done some research to where I found out there was a recall for this same issue but evidently my VIN # isn't included in this recall as…
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while reversing in cold weather, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the power steering hose was leaking fluid and had detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. The…
The steering locked up could not turn or straighten car out. All electrical things lights air conditioning gas light just went haywire and is still not working. The shifting system I guess is what u call it started slipping out of gear like going into natural or first gear and nothing else. Several…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Dodge Journeys have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about steering for the 2009 Dodge Journey (5% 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 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 95,508 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2009 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “steering hose”, in 15 of 72 complaints, followed by “cold weather” (10).
Other 2009 Dodge Journey problems
- Electrical System problems (767)
- Air Bags problems (269)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (195)
- Engine problems (149)
- Service Brakes problems (106)
- Power Train problems (104)
- Tires problems (52)
See all 2009 Dodge Journey problems or steering problems across all Journey years.