2009 Dodge Journey engine problems
The 2009 Dodge Journey has 173 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
173
Engine complaints
8%
Share of year
6
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED AND STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2009 Dodge Journey have?
NHTSA has 173 complaints about the 2009 Dodge Journey engine — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.