2009 Dodge Journey electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 771 complaints for the 2009 Dodge Journey, 37% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 771 37% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 460 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 16
- Injuries and deaths
- 11 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 29 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 51 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 67 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 76 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 97 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 57 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 42 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 18 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 16 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 460 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 16 fires, 11 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle owner was driving and pulled over when all warning lights began flashing, wipers came on, horn started honking, windows would not go down, doors would not unlock, and vehicle started on fire. Fire appeared to begin in the engine compartment, with fire eventually consuming entire vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted to report the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage 50,000.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Journey
- Brakes 329 complaints
- Air bags 271 complaints
- Engine 173 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 89 complaints
- Steering 72 complaints
- Tires 54 complaints
- Cruise control 34 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 33 complaints