2009 Dodge Journey drivetrain & axles problems
89 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2009 Dodge Journey, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 89 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 79 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 79 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Brakes, allignment, drive shaft was bent...4th set of tires purchased in feb. 2013 gas tank & fuel pump needed replaced april 2013 caliper locked up causing fire, vehicle needed to be towed may 2013.
Tl* the contact owns 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that while making a left hand turn the contact heard a loud pop. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed fluid leaking from underneath it. The contact stated there was a small fire, but there was no damage to the vehicle or injuries. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer and it was determined that the transfer case had broken.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Journey
- Electrical system 771 complaints
- Brakes 329 complaints
- Air bags 271 complaints
- Engine 173 complaints
- Steering 72 complaints
- Tires 54 complaints
- Cruise control 34 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 33 complaints