Three problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2009 Dodge Journey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Dodge Journey based on all problems reported for the 2009 Journey.
Have had power steering hose fail twice in two weeks. This has happened after starting the vehicle in extreme cold temperatures. Once it happened in driveway but was not noticed till on the road. Next time happened after starting the vehicle in driveway but was noticed before taking on road. Seemed to be spraying fluid on engine so was a fire hazard.
Tl the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the power steering return hose failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact diagnosed the vehicle himself and determined that the faulty part was the power steering return hose. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact wanted his vehicle included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v273000 (steering) because he believed the failure was relevant to the recall. The VIN was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator flashed and the power steering failed to function. The steering wheel became extremely tight and there was an internal electrical failure, which caused the radio and brakes not to work. In addition, the brake indicator was illuminated. The dealer (transitowne Jeep Chrysler Dodge ram of west seneca, 2989 transit rd, elma, NY 14059, (716) 674-6400) diagnosed that the return power steering hose, cooler, and abs unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from the unknown abs and brake system recalls and had not provided an electrical solution to the dealer. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.