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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%)
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Chart based on 359 repairs.
2009 Dodge Journey suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (52%)
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. |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 136400 mi €280 |
Front right wheel bearing renew |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37000 mi | 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. |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38000 mi US $425 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 3000 mi | 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. |
| 42000 mi US $220 |
front wheel bearing |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 65780 mi C $350 |
front tie-rod was replaced & wheels needed to be realligned due to replacement of rod. |
| 101060 mi C $1050 |
replaced front end wheel bearings |
| 135000 mi US $300 |
Worn struts |
| 7440 mi | Left Tire Rod End Issue. |
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