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Dodge Journey AWD

2009–2010 only

364 classified complaints 1 recall

2009–2010 Dodge Journey AWD models have 364 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 71,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009–2010 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Journey AWD report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2009–2010 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 107 complaints

Median onset: 71,000 miles.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 69 complaints

Median onset: 21,077 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Transfer case · Drivetrain 28 complaints

Median onset: 77,000 miles.

Typical repair: $2,280–$4,240 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 24 complaints

Median onset: 81,142 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 24 complaints

Median onset: 74,000 miles. 4.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 15 complaints

Median onset: 74,000 miles.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 15 complaints

Median onset: 43,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Starter and starting system · Electrical 14 complaints

Median onset: 56,000 miles.

Typical repair: $390–$730 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009–2010 model years. See the full Dodge Journey AWD report for every year and full specs/safety data.