2009 Dodge Journey Dodge Journey 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2009 Dodge Journey repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 359 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2009 Dodge Journey.

2009 Dodge Journey engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (51%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Dodge Journey

Engine not specified

62000 mi

C $750
Exhaust 

Return to top

2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

47440 mi Ignition key unit and steering lock unit failure to act. Renewed both. The steering wheel lock failed, and the igniton lock had to be renewed in conjunction. Plus two new keys. 
127100 mi

€200
Did not crank anymore. Oxygenated wire connection. 
3000 mi Noticed coolant water gone from top up tank. Dealer admitted problem with a leak, after all, water was gone/! Couldnt find reason. Topped up and sent on our way. 
6000 mi Water all gone from cooling tank again. Confirmed a leak somewhere. 
12600 mi Cooling fan on constantly even in minus 10c when starting car first time in morning. Engine never got hot, fuel economy suffered.  
26640 mi

€600
Problem with oil cooling system 

Return to top

2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

620 mi Not starting when outside temperature below -20 C. Could be a battery charger problem. The engine must be warmed up by other means when located in extreme cold areas. (diesel) 
19840 mi It was a wiring/plug problem, bad contact or a lead cut. 

Return to top

2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

100000 mi

US $450
Water pump leaking 
11000 mi tapping noise, lifters and intake replaced 
39680 mi Replaced faulty wire near/at starter. Vehicle would not start at times. 
77240 mi Overheated and loss coolant. Dealer could not find any leaks or issues. Been fine since. 
84940 mi

C $400
Coolant leak. Replaced rad and thermostat. 
104200 mi

US $600
Water pump failed and damaged the timing belt. The metal y-pipe that splits to the heater core also failed. Timing belt was improperly installed, requiring additional repair. Timing belt was improperly installed (off 2 teeth on one cam sprocket). On starting the car the first time, check engine light came on. Required an addition two days to repair. 
122900 mi Two failed rockers were replaced under the factory lifetime warranty. 
24180 mi Rough shifting transmission, severe clunking during gear engagement. 
48500 mi

US $233
EGR Valve Failure 
21000 mi Engine ticking almost since new. Told by 2 different dealerships engine just cold. Replaced rocker arms and intake valves under warranty. Also front passenger window sticks. 
21500 mi Replaced rocker arms and relapped intake valves. Ticking since almost new, problem discounted by 2 dealers. They finally took notice when in for window problem. 
68000 mi

US $1100
Coolant system collapse. Made it short distance to home, refilled with water, then quarter mile to shop. Replaced all hoses and radiator. 
97700 mi

US $1200
Radiator for the second time, water pump, timing belt, thermostat, coolant, oil flush and change. WaterPump stopped working Radiator cracked because of heat lost coolant overheated more and burnt oil. This is the second time for radiator 
133000 mi

US $190
engine sounds as if missing and power loss. Tune up suggested. 
12400 mi Unusual sound when transmission shifted into 3rd, 4th, and 5th gear when accelerating slowly. When driving with transmission technician in right seat, he determined an exhaust sound. He re-aligned the dual exhaust pipes, and sound has disappeared. Growling noise when transmission shifted into 3,4 & 5 gears at light acceleration in traffic. After driving vehicle with transmission technician, he determined noise was exhaust related. He re-aligned the exhaust pipes and the noise has disappeared. 
89000 mi

US $15
Oil dipstick plastic handle broke off when trying to remove dipstick. Repair required removing oil dipstick tube to remove stuck steel portion of dipstick and purchasing new dipstick. Approximately a 1 hour job. 
63000 mi

US $100
EGR valve and EGR valve sensor 
67000 mi

US $550
Radiator started leaking Heater hose was leaking after radiator repair. Entire assembly had to be replaced. 
78000 mi replace actuator-manifold tuning valve Replace Plenum-Intake Manifold 
79459 mi

US $100
replaced fuel cap, replaced detector-evaporator system, replaced vapor canister 
48700 mi

US $300
Replace fuel injectors 
81500 mi Replaced ignition module 
101000 mi Ignition recall 
23560 mi R&R WIN module. 
18000 mi Rough shifting. 
21000 mi Rough shifting. Much better now, though still not 100 percent satisfactory. I believe it is a design issue having to do with torque management and transmission shifts. 
17000 mi TIPM (totally integrated power module) had a short in it causing it to go dead while driving. Knock or tick in engine. Was told they could not replicate.  
67500 mi Coolant overflow reservoir leaking. Required replacement. 
73000 mi Coolant system leaking 
12400 mi hard shifting in 6 spd auto trans, corrected by flashing PCM/TCM 
25500 mi Vehicle would randomly die while running, dealership flashed the PCM with newer software. No other issues at this time, Vehicle would randomly die while running, dealership flashed the PCM with newer software. No other issues at this time, 
124000 mi

C $500
Engine light on. remote car starter would not work. Code indicated Manifold tuning valve faulty 
89000 mi

US $350
Radiator core leaking, required radiator to be replaced. 
100000 mi

US $140
Replace left front engine mount. 
109000 mi

US $300
Heater core flushed due to lukewarm heat. 

Return to top

2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

14583 mi

US $1500
dealer has had car for over a month, claims head is warped. Looked up car history and there was other bouts of car overheating and repairs being made (8064 Mi.) before I owned it so warranty wont be covering this.  
2000 mi Engine developed a knock at 2000 miles,dealer replaced complete engine assembly with authorization of Chrysler district manager. I have only put 200 miles on car since I got it back so I don't know if problem has been corrected. 
55000 mi

US $210
Diagnosed problem with EGR valve - needed replacement. Bill would total $680. Not done paying for January repair (nearly $1,000)! Decided I had had enough; traded car for certified pre-owned Ford Escape. Warranties mean a lot. 
25420 mi Air Bag light stayed ON. Replaced broken wire in driver door near hinge where harness comes into door. 
6200 mi Dealership damaged exhaust gasket(s) in process so they also had to be replaced. 
16740 mi Engine rattle 
120260 mi

C $150
Replaced the coolant reservoir after it cracked in the middle and leaked coolant on driveway. 
140580 mi

C $60
Heat shield rusted out and was hitting drive train. Didn't cause any issues other than an annoying noise. 
20000 mi Went to pick car up from repair, check engine light was on. 
20000 mi check engine light came back on a day after dealer supposedly repaired a malfunction. 
29000 mi check engine light on, they flashed the computer, lasted a few days, light back on 
33000 mi Pinched vacuum hose from previous repair. 
23000 mi 25 amp fuse in circuit related to airbag deployment/fuel shut off. 
1000 mi Car went dead when driving at 70mph on interstate. Dealer replaced fuse and considered it fixed. 
32000 mi I have always had an issue with cruise control not maintaining speed or suddenly downshifting causing rpms to go in the red. They discovered a repair bulletin and it fixed the problem. 
70000 mi

US $280
Cooling fluid resevoir leaking antifreeze. 
72000 mi

US $850
New radiator and thermostat. Car was overheating. 
78624 mi

US $586
Coolant leaking from under the vehicle. Replaced hose set behind engine that runs to the front and rear heater cores. Was leaking from plastic coupler where hose joined together. 
10000 mi After rocker arms where changed 2 times, engine was changed 3 times, O2 sensors were changed multiple times, KEY FOB was changed. After third replacement engine, the dealer returned it and said it was good to go, car broke down on way home. Bought back. 

Return to top

2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

34000 mi car would not crank. towed. started at dealership after computer flash 
68000 mi ECU failed. Dodge replaced it under the emissions warranty. 
77000 mi

US $1500
Throttle body was broken. 
62000 mi

US $100
Vehicle would not start all the time. Wireless Ignition Module was most likely the issue. WIN module replaced. 
57040 mi

C $700
cam sensor not working, was replaced  
105400 mi

C $1000
all 3 pulleys, lower drive belt,upper drive belt,engine serpentine drive belt all were cracked because made of plastic 
110340 mi

C $500
resonator was cracked open, a seam came apart 
115960 mi

C $700
Intake manifold was cracked -mechanic mentioned that this was a common problem with dodges since it was a poor grade plastic 
55000 mi

US $157
intermittent no start condition - believe to be fault in ignition switch/relay system - dealer could not duplicate intermittent condition so no repair initiated. 
97000 mi

US $600
replace leaking coolant manifold 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Dodge models.

2009 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2009 Dodge Journey problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.