2009 Dodge Journey cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 34 complaints for the 2009 Dodge Journey, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 98,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving at a speed of 45 MPH on a road that is rated for 55 MPH, the left driver side tire separated from the car. While trying to control the car by hitting the brakes the car speed began to increased.
At 37,600 miles the cars electronic throttle control indicator lit and the car would not start. The car was towed to the dealership and the dealership reported it was a bad starter. It was not covered under warranty and the total cost of repair was $386.00. At 41,000 miles the electronic throttle control indicator light went on again and the car was towed to the dealership again. The dealership reported it was a bad throttle body and this would need to be replaced at a cost of $613.00.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Journey
- Electrical system 771 complaints
- Brakes 329 complaints
- Air bags 271 complaints
- Engine 173 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 89 complaints
- Steering 72 complaints
- Tires 54 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 33 complaints