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2009 Dodge Journey repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 359 repairs.
2009 Dodge Journey engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Dodge Journey
Engine not specified
| 62000 mi C $750 |
Exhaust |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 47440 mi | Ignition key unit and steering lock unit failure to act. Renewed both. The steering wheel lock failed, and the igniton lock had to be renewed in conjunction. Plus two new keys. |
| 127100 mi €200 |
Did not crank anymore. Oxygenated wire connection. |
| 3000 mi | Noticed coolant water gone from top up tank. Dealer admitted problem with a leak, after all, water was gone/! Couldnt find reason. Topped up and sent on our way. |
| 6000 mi | Water all gone from cooling tank again. Confirmed a leak somewhere. |
| 12600 mi | Cooling fan on constantly even in minus 10c when starting car first time in morning. Engine never got hot, fuel economy suffered. |
| 26640 mi €600 |
Problem with oil cooling system |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 620 mi | Not starting when outside temperature below -20 C. Could be a battery charger problem. The engine must be warmed up by other means when located in extreme cold areas. (diesel) |
| 19840 mi | It was a wiring/plug problem, bad contact or a lead cut. |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $450 |
Water pump leaking |
| 11000 mi | tapping noise, lifters and intake replaced |
| 39680 mi | Replaced faulty wire near/at starter. Vehicle would not start at times. |
| 77240 mi | Overheated and loss coolant. Dealer could not find any leaks or issues. Been fine since. |
| 84940 mi C $400 |
Coolant leak. Replaced rad and thermostat. |
| 104200 mi US $600 |
Water pump failed and damaged the timing belt. The metal y-pipe that splits to the heater core also failed. Timing belt was improperly installed, requiring additional repair. Timing belt was improperly installed (off 2 teeth on one cam sprocket). On starting the car the first time, check engine light came on. Required an addition two days to repair. |
| 122900 mi | Two failed rockers were replaced under the factory lifetime warranty. |
| 24180 mi | Rough shifting transmission, severe clunking during gear engagement. |
| 48500 mi US $233 |
EGR Valve Failure |
| 21000 mi | Engine ticking almost since new. Told by 2 different dealerships engine just cold. Replaced rocker arms and intake valves under warranty. Also front passenger window sticks. |
| 21500 mi | Replaced rocker arms and relapped intake valves. Ticking since almost new, problem discounted by 2 dealers. They finally took notice when in for window problem. |
| 68000 mi US $1100 |
Coolant system collapse. Made it short distance to home, refilled with water, then quarter mile to shop. Replaced all hoses and radiator. |
| 97700 mi US $1200 |
Radiator for the second time, water pump, timing belt, thermostat, coolant, oil flush and change. WaterPump stopped working Radiator cracked because of heat lost coolant overheated more and burnt oil. This is the second time for radiator |
| 133000 mi US $190 |
engine sounds as if missing and power loss. Tune up suggested. |
| 12400 mi | Unusual sound when transmission shifted into 3rd, 4th, and 5th gear when accelerating slowly. When driving with transmission technician in right seat, he determined an exhaust sound. He re-aligned the dual exhaust pipes, and sound has disappeared. Growling noise when transmission shifted into 3,4 & 5 gears at light acceleration in traffic. After driving vehicle with transmission technician, he determined noise was exhaust related. He re-aligned the exhaust pipes and the noise has disappeared. |
| 89000 mi US $15 |
Oil dipstick plastic handle broke off when trying to remove dipstick. Repair required removing oil dipstick tube to remove stuck steel portion of dipstick and purchasing new dipstick. Approximately a 1 hour job. |
| 63000 mi US $100 |
EGR valve and EGR valve sensor |
| 67000 mi US $550 |
Radiator started leaking Heater hose was leaking after radiator repair. Entire assembly had to be replaced. |
| 78000 mi | replace actuator-manifold tuning valve Replace Plenum-Intake Manifold |
| 79459 mi US $100 |
replaced fuel cap, replaced detector-evaporator system, replaced vapor canister |
| 48700 mi US $300 |
Replace fuel injectors |
| 81500 mi | Replaced ignition module |
| 101000 mi | Ignition recall |
| 23560 mi | R&R WIN module. |
| 18000 mi | Rough shifting. |
| 21000 mi | Rough shifting. Much better now, though still not 100 percent satisfactory. I believe it is a design issue having to do with torque management and transmission shifts. |
| 17000 mi | TIPM (totally integrated power module) had a short in it causing it to go dead while driving. Knock or tick in engine. Was told they could not replicate. |
| 67500 mi | Coolant overflow reservoir leaking. Required replacement. |
| 73000 mi | Coolant system leaking |
| 12400 mi | hard shifting in 6 spd auto trans, corrected by flashing PCM/TCM |
| 25500 mi | Vehicle would randomly die while running, dealership flashed the PCM with newer software. No other issues at this time, Vehicle would randomly die while running, dealership flashed the PCM with newer software. No other issues at this time, |
| 124000 mi C $500 |
Engine light on. remote car starter would not work. Code indicated Manifold tuning valve faulty |
| 89000 mi US $350 |
Radiator core leaking, required radiator to be replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $140 |
Replace left front engine mount. |
| 109000 mi US $300 |
Heater core flushed due to lukewarm heat. |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14583 mi US $1500 |
dealer has had car for over a month, claims head is warped. Looked up car history and there was other bouts of car overheating and repairs being made (8064 Mi.) before I owned it so warranty wont be covering this. |
| 2000 mi | Engine developed a knock at 2000 miles,dealer replaced complete engine assembly with authorization of Chrysler district manager. I have only put 200 miles on car since I got it back so I don't know if problem has been corrected. |
| 55000 mi US $210 |
Diagnosed problem with EGR valve - needed replacement. Bill would total $680. Not done paying for January repair (nearly $1,000)! Decided I had had enough; traded car for certified pre-owned Ford Escape. Warranties mean a lot. |
| 25420 mi | Air Bag light stayed ON. Replaced broken wire in driver door near hinge where harness comes into door. |
| 6200 mi | Dealership damaged exhaust gasket(s) in process so they also had to be replaced. |
| 16740 mi | Engine rattle |
| 120260 mi C $150 |
Replaced the coolant reservoir after it cracked in the middle and leaked coolant on driveway. |
| 140580 mi C $60 |
Heat shield rusted out and was hitting drive train. Didn't cause any issues other than an annoying noise. |
| 20000 mi | Went to pick car up from repair, check engine light was on. |
| 20000 mi | check engine light came back on a day after dealer supposedly repaired a malfunction. |
| 29000 mi | check engine light on, they flashed the computer, lasted a few days, light back on |
| 33000 mi | Pinched vacuum hose from previous repair. |
| 23000 mi | 25 amp fuse in circuit related to airbag deployment/fuel shut off. |
| 1000 mi | Car went dead when driving at 70mph on interstate. Dealer replaced fuse and considered it fixed. |
| 32000 mi | I have always had an issue with cruise control not maintaining speed or suddenly downshifting causing rpms to go in the red. They discovered a repair bulletin and it fixed the problem. |
| 70000 mi US $280 |
Cooling fluid resevoir leaking antifreeze. |
| 72000 mi US $850 |
New radiator and thermostat. Car was overheating. |
| 78624 mi US $586 |
Coolant leaking from under the vehicle. Replaced hose set behind engine that runs to the front and rear heater cores. Was leaking from plastic coupler where hose joined together. |
| 10000 mi | After rocker arms where changed 2 times, engine was changed 3 times, O2 sensors were changed multiple times, KEY FOB was changed. After third replacement engine, the dealer returned it and said it was good to go, car broke down on way home. Bought back. |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 34000 mi | car would not crank. towed. started at dealership after computer flash |
| 68000 mi | ECU failed. Dodge replaced it under the emissions warranty. |
| 77000 mi US $1500 |
Throttle body was broken. |
| 62000 mi US $100 |
Vehicle would not start all the time. Wireless Ignition Module was most likely the issue. WIN module replaced. |
| 57040 mi C $700 |
cam sensor not working, was replaced |
| 105400 mi C $1000 |
all 3 pulleys, lower drive belt,upper drive belt,engine serpentine drive belt all were cracked because made of plastic |
| 110340 mi C $500 |
resonator was cracked open, a seam came apart |
| 115960 mi C $700 |
Intake manifold was cracked -mechanic mentioned that this was a common problem with dodges since it was a poor grade plastic |
| 55000 mi US $157 |
intermittent no start condition - believe to be fault in ignition switch/relay system - dealer could not duplicate intermittent condition so no repair initiated. |
| 97000 mi US $600 |
replace leaking coolant manifold |
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