Two problems related to steering noise 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.
Upon start up in extreme cold, vehicle made loud noises when the steering wheel was turned. While driving, the steering became increasingly more difficult when turning the steering wheel (specifically when exiting the highway). When I arrived home, I opened the hood and checked the engine compartment and noticed fluid on the passenger side of the engine compartment, near the bottom of the engine. It was red in color and determined to be power steering fluid. Upon research, I discovered that this make/model and year has a recall (NHTSA campaign #16v273000) but my VIN in particular does not appear to be a part of it.
Recently purchased 2009 Dodge Journey, has a scraping noise in the steering, intermittent, louder at times than other when turning, returned to dealership who refused to make any repairs even though they confessed to having heard sound. My concern is it may lock up while turning and resulting in an accident. Had less than 36,000 miles when first reported.