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Chart based on 46 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
9000 mi
I came home from a trip to the coast, a couple of days later a light came on and they had to replace a part in the steering wheel.
Power steering reservoir replaced again due to leaking. The pump and reservoir were replaced last year by the same dealer
12000 mi
Replaced power steering resevoir.
86000 mi
US $320
Inner & outer tie-rods were worn out and had to be replaced.
10000 mi
Noise while turning. Ended up being sway bar bushings. Replaced under warranty at dealer. The dealer also performed a recall transmission flash.
154000 mi
US $600
Replaced struts and shocks
88000 mi
US $188
Vehicle was not tracking properly and seemed to pull to the right but not all the time. The left outer tie rod end was replaced followed by a four wheel alignment.
9300 mi
Power Steering TSB repair. The power steering pump was making a whining noise on acceleration and left hand turns. Dodge ordered a new pump and replaced for free.
132000 mi
US $750
Control arms need to be replaced ASAP.
24180 mi
Outer Tie rod end loose. Replaced and alignment completed under warranty.
65000 mi
US $100
Both rear shocks, control arm, r side attaching arm, springs, bushings
78000 mi
Replace L Lower Ball Joint/Control Arm
17980 mi
Strut Bearing punctured by Strut Spring
Bearing is made entirely of PLASTIC
67580 mi
Both front wheel bearings replaced as a result of previous seized caliper causing bearing to overheat & dry out
11000 mi
Grinding while making hard left turns. Turned out to be power steering fluid resevoir...too small. Ordered larger resevoir...fixed problem Squeaking coming from driver's side rear wheel well. I hear it on every bump, but was told three seperate technicians could not replicate sound.
17000 mi
Squeak in rear driver's side wheel well. New bushings were ordered and installed.
6000 mi
TSB performed. Didnt know when taking the car in there was one though.
17700 mi
Whining noise while turning to the left. Dealer replaced power steering resevoir per TSB that had been issued. They also installed rear-hatch latch/shim per TSB
40780 mi
Was hearing an unusual noise at times when turning left. Dealer replaced the power steering unit which was under warranty. Only had this problem fixed now for two days and I think the noise is gone.
3100 mi
Diagnosed steering noise on left turns. Steering pump ordered. Steering pump replaced, problem solved.
3720 mi
Power steering pump reservoir replaced as per "Rapid Response" (TSB)
12400 mi
makes noise when left turning, could not replicate. Problem returned three days later. To return to dealer. Suspect steering pump.
19220 mi
left inner tie rod worn. replaced complete steering rack as no one makes inner tie rod for this model yet.
1st service oil change. Car was also checked for left hand turn noise (cavitation) Overfilling the power steering reservoir corrected the problem
117180 mi
C $330
Rear struts worn out causing the car to bottom out over dips in the road. Replaced both rear struts.
8000 mi
4000 mi
Noise when vehicle made left turn. Power steering pump needs to be slightly over filled to solve.
12000 mi
Noise while making left turn, modified power steering pump.
20000 mi
Replaced rack and pinion steering
16049 mi
Power Steering Leak Return line cracked and line was leaking fluid. Replaced Return line gear to cooler. Vehicle was in shop for 2 days, as they had to order in the part.
17670 mi
Power Steering Intake hose cracked, all the fluid drained out Power Steering Intake hose cracked, all the fluid drained out, could not be driven had to be towed to the shop, replaced hose, and vehicle is being detailed to remove the burnt oil and power steering fluid smell. 2 days in shop
31620 mi
Once again my power steering hoses and pump are causing problems, rather then wait for the vehicle to be undriveable they are replacing when it goes for rear axle work.
32320 mi
as well as power steering hoses.
81840 mi
C $235
outer tie rod on passenger side had to be replaced
89340 mi
C $1100
Both front wheel bearings and hubs failed...resulting in a tow and day in the shop. Both front bearings and hubs replaced, as well as a 4 wheel alignment
102300 mi
C $970
Both outer tie rods had to be replaced. I noticed a clunk in front end, was in for an oil change, discovered both needed to be replaced.
109120 mi
C $1135
Struts both front and strut supports had to be replaced Power steering leak. Return line cracked.
110360 mi
C $700
Tie rod inner passenger replaced.
142080 mi
C $900
Wheel bearing- left rear seized up & couldn't be removed with puller, had to replace the spindle as well as the bolts melted on. I noticed this issues months & months ago, mechanics told me it was tires on pavement or I was hearing things!
155600 mi
C $400
Took in for oil change, shop boy blew power steering pump by forcing steering wheel past where it should be, Hubby was there, it made a horrible squeal & started leaking fluid. They said oh well not their problem, never going there again
152000 mi
C $600
Camber kits were replaced as my tires have been wearing unevenly and on the inside of the tire. Camber bolts replaced and new kits installed
16740 mi
Grinding sound turning left
5000 mi
front end sound when driving
41000 mi
US $532
Grinding noise when making left turn, first noticed 2010, previous dealer could not fix. Found cause of problem on this web site! Larger power steering fluid reservoir ordered & installed; no more noise.
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