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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.
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2009 Dodge Journey other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

6500 mi Tyre valve has plastic shaft and it shattered. No spare with vehicle only some tyre goo to fix puncture. No good as no tyre valve left. Towed to dealer and replaced. 
7800 mi Plastic tyre valve split effectively making the car undriveable as no spare on this car. 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

1100 mi Rear windshield wiper power harness had come unplugged on delivery to the dealer. We had our first rain and it didn't work. Dealer repaired it. 
2500 mi Plastic screen at base of windshield (wiper area) was loose from factory. Dealer tried to reinstall but was unsuccessful. Finally replaced part (after weeks on backorder)and original problem of vibrating noise went away. 
3100 mi Return of door lock problem. (Alarm problem, apparently unrelated, was fixed by earlier repair.) diagnosed, door latch ordered. I will return in January to have door latch replaced. 
3720 mi Left rear door latch would not lock consistently and was replaced. Fixed.  
4000 mi NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT-DEALER INSTALLED INNER WHEEL WELL PINS-NOISE GONE SO FAR 
6000 mi Noise began after a week or so. I took info about tsb into the dealer and they ordered the part 
17200 mi Temp. spare tire would not hold air. Never used, never lowered from car. Valve stem replaced. 
65000 mi

US $15
Windshield washer nozzle broke due to being brittle from engine heat 
16740 mi Driver door seal split 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

74800 mi

US $1005
Broken windshield washer nozzle. Replaced 
100 mi Wiring plug for window control panel on driver's door was not fully seated. Mechanic popped out the control assembly and correctly fastened the connector 
6200 mi Power windows/mirrors and door locks stopped working, were told part was on Backorder and the dealer would not get it until August. Nothing was done, we were told we would get a call when they got the part in(power control module drivers 
82840 mi

C $250
Lug nut on drivers front tire came off, had to replace the stem, and lug nuts 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

34000 mi seat adjustment lever does not work. parts to be ordered and installed under warranty 
36000 mi seat adjuster replaced - N/C 

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2009 Dodge Journey Other Problems

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