2009 Dodge Journey: recalls and complaints

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• 16V2730006 May 2016Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
• 16V04700029 Jan 2016Air Bags / Frontal
• 14V37300026 Jun 2014Air Bags
• 10V65800024 Dec 2010Electrical System / Wiring
• 09V1180009 Apr 2009Air Bags / Frontal
• 09V08200012 Mar 2009Electrical System
• 08V5280009 Oct 2008Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
• 08V2470003 Jun 2008Electrical System / Wiring

1. 16V273000Received 6 May 2016. 8,569 units.

   Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S08. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 May 2016.

2. 16V047000Received 29 Jan 2016. 110,482 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Dec 2016.

3. 14V373000Received 26 Jun 2014. 722,705 units.

   Air Bags

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.

   Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number R03 (formerly L25). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2015.

4. 10V658000Received 24 Dec 2010. 64,934 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009 dodge journey vehicles manufacturer from november 1, 2007, through november 7, 2008. The wires within the front door wire harnesses may fatigue and break, which can interrupt the circuits for the side impact sensor(s), resulting in an airbag warning lamp illumination and loss of side crash sensing capability.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, the side airbag may not deploy, reducing the protection intended for the occupant and increasing the risk of injuries.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left and right door wiring harnesses free of charge. The safety recall began on february 18, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Manufacturer campaign number K07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Feb 2011.

5. 09V118000Received 9 Apr 2009. 4,314 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver airbag squib connector. The driver's airbag may not deploy as intended.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not properly inflate and may not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the driver's airbag squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number J13. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jun 2009.

6. 09V082000Received 12 Mar 2009. 16,852 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler is recalling 16,852 my 2009 dodge journey vehicles equipped without optional 115 volt auxiliary power outlet. An unused electrical connector for the optional 115 volt auxiliary power outlet option may become corroded and could short circuit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connector could overheat and potentially catch fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will re-route and stow the 115 volt auxiliary power outlet connector and pull the 25 amp fuse to remove power from this unused circuit free of charge. The recall began on march 30, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number J09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Mar 2009.

7. 08V528000Received 9 Oct 2008. 712 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control module (PCM) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number H33. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Nov 2008.

8. 08V247000Received 3 Jun 2008. 6,692 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler is recalling 6,692 my 2009 dodge journey vehicles equipped with a 3.5l engine. The engine wiring harness may contact the left transaxle mount.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Damage to the wiring harness could result in an engine compartment fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the engine wiring harness for damage. If the harness is damaged, the wiring will be repaired and a tie wrap installed to secure the harness away from the left transaxle mount. If no damage is found, a tie wrap will be installed to secure the harness away from the left transaxle mount. The recall began on july 7, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number H21. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jul 2008.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2009 Dodge Journey
• All 2009 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 22.

Complaints that report a crash

2

Complaints that report a fire

2

Injuries in the complaints

6

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

23 Oct 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20098
2. 20103
3. 20114
4. 20126
5. 20134
6. 20147
7. 20156
8. 20164
9. 20172
10. 20186
11. 20191
12. 20201

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2009 Dodge Journey?

935,260 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Dodge Journey have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the Dodge Journey, model years 2009 to 2020. 8 of them name the 2009 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2009 Dodge Journey name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 102 of 199 component mentions, or 512.6 per 1,000. For all 2009 vehicles the figure is 140 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 Dodge Journey open?

1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 4 that name this model year.