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2009 Dodge Journey Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Dodge Journey has 742 NHTSA electrical complaints and 5 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Dodge Journey

Electrical
742
Brakes
292
Powertrain
111
Airbags
90
Engine
88
Steering
79
Other
73
Tires
47
Suspension
18
Speed Control
13
Wheels
13
Structure
10
Visibility
7
Seat Belts
4

742

Complaints

5

Recalls

9

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Electrical Recalls

14V373000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key ring...

10V658000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2007, THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2008. THE WIRES WITHIN T...

08V247000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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 MOUN...

09V082000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 16,852 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT OPTIONAL 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET. AN UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR...

09V118000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUM...

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 23, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI have issues starting it. New starter, new battery and it just dies. Luckily I was parked when it d...
Jun 9, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe Carbondale Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire In the parking lot behind the above-...
Aug 7, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Apr 16, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNo warning. Car caught on fire due to electrical issues in the back lighter port.
May 5, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSThe vehicle keep locking and unlocking by itself even when I am driving. Also when I was driving the...
Mar 5, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the veh...
Dec 9, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEVehicle owner was driving and pulled over when all warning lights began flashing, wipers came on, ho...
Sep 22, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIgntion did not turn over on first attempt, however, it did turn over after turning key back to off...
Aug 14, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE09 Dodge Journey 3.5l v6 issues started the day after I bought the vehicle!! will cut off while dri...
Jul 27, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERSYMPTOMS – Dangerous Malfunction Critical Component Failure – Wipers constantly on slow speed, even ...
Jun 15, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI'm original owner of 2009 dodge journey, and hearing of electrical problems causing fires, I want t...
Apr 15, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe TIPM (Total Integrated Power Module) is causing electrical system failures (e.g., wipers, power ...
Feb 4, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERMe and my son were sitting in the car waiting for my wife and the car started dying lights started w...
Dec 22, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINEI have power door locks not working except manually or driver door by key. Key fob and door module f...
Sep 1, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEI've gone through 6 batteries in 1 year and I still have to keep jumping my vehicle Everytime I star...
May 18, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINESomething in the engine is causes the alternator to die. I’ve gotten it changed 3 times within a yea...
May 1, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle...
May 1, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclos...
Mar 1, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINEREPORTING COMMON PROBLEMS OF 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 2.0CRD 103KW 1.A CAR STARTED SHUTTING OFF WHENEVER ...
Feb 1, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINEThe gear will not shift unless I press the release button. After I took it for a recall in Route 18 ...

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