general problems of the 2009 Dodge Journey - part 1

Power steering hose ruptured after a few days of snow and ice. I went to drive to the store but was unable to turn out of the driveway due to no power steering. I done some research to where I found out there was a recall for this same issue but evidently my VIN # isn't included in this recall as while as many others I have read about online. I think this needs to be looked into.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while reversing in cold weather, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the power steering hose was leaking fluid and had detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v273000 (steering). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not associated with the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

The steering locked up could not turn or straighten car out. All electrical things lights air conditioning gas light just went haywire and is still not working. The shifting system I guess is what u call it started slipping out of gear like going into natural or first gear and nothing else. Several cars had to serve to keep from getting hit at 70+ miles an hour and I had no control other than to hit the break on the freeway and pray. Accordingly to the bob site there's so many problems I know the ones I've had I just didn't know I could let any one know that mattered. I've reported it today. The first time it slipped out of gear I thought maybe it was something I may have done as far as the electric it was little things like ac works as it pleases airbags light up tire pressure ect the gas light no longer moves stays on e unknown to exact dates.

Power steering return hose ruptured when I started the vehicle after setting in sub zero temps for about a week. Found a recall for this same problem but my vehicle was not listed. I feel it should have been. Hope you can adjust the recall for this major issue.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that there was a cracked power steering hose located underneath the vehicle. The contact replaced the power steering hose; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that due to the inclement weather, the power steering hose froze and burst. The contact stated that she heard a popping sound before the steering wheel became hard to steer. The vehicle was unable to make right or left turns. The contact stated that the battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated she was able to drive the vehicle to her residence where the vehicle was turned off and failed to restart. The contact also stated that there was no power steering fluid in the reservoir. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 194,000.

I got this vehicle in October it drove great until a couple weeks ago. Now it has started having steering difficulties like it pulls to the right when driving.

Power steering hose ruptures at cold temps. Recall s08 is in effect for same year, make, model but VIN is not covered. Petition has been started to get those of us who are experiencing the same issue some resolve in this matter. . Read more...

Power steering hose rupture and it leaking.

My car fails to stay started when sticking the key in the ignition.

Power steering pressure line for Dodge Journey 2009 to 2016 . When subjected to cold weather the power steering line can hose ruptured at start up when it was cold outside . That is exactly what happened to our 2009 Dodge Journey this past winter and the line split open, didn't realize it while I was in heavy traffic, no steering, it could of killed us. . Dodge is telling us that our vehicle VIN number does not fall under that recall.

Power steering leaking from extreme cold weather.

There is a recall for the power steering pressure line for Dodge Journey 2009 to 2016 . When subjected to cold weather the power steering line can rupture at start up. That is exactly what happened to our 2009 Dodge Journey this past winter and the line split open. Dodge is telling us that our vehicle VIN number does not fall under that recall.

My power steering line breaks in the cold. It has done it several times and I've had to replace it. Done it while parked and off and while driving down the highway.

The power steering hose ruptured causing failed steering control almost leading to the vehicle hitting the house. This is the third time the the hose has ruptured. The two other occurrences was winter 2017-2018. This only seems to be an issue in cold weather. I see there is a recall for this issue involving this model if it contains a engine oil cooler. Seem there are thousands of people describing this same issue on line in the us and canada.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an unknown mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering hose was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Chrysler world located at (2612 county rd abrams, WI 54101, (920) 826-4141), and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 16v273000(steering). The failure mileage was 68,000.

Power steering return line hose keep leaking. I don't know why it leaks.

Hydraulic power steering lines split at start up in cold losing all power steering fluid.

Upon start up in cold weather power steering fluid shoots out from under the car. Makes loud noise. I see other vehicles from same year are recalled but not mine. Car was parked.

Safety recall s08/NHTSA 16v-273 power steering return hose and fluid cooler . . . . This recall describes exactly what happened to my vehicle . . . . Upon a very cold weather start up my power steering return hose ruptured and failed. I'm wondering why my vehicle is not covered under this recall . . . . . I started vehicle in driveway at 7 in the morning and the outside air temperature was -18f. As soon as the vehicle started the return line split several inches on the top of the hose line and left a puddle of power steering fluid in my driveway.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. Upon starting the vehicle with the driver's door opened, the contact noticed fluid underneath the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that an independent mechanic came to her home to inspect the vehicle and determined that the power steering hose had ruptured and there was no power steering fluid in the reservoir. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for repairs. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v273000 (steering) due to the date the vehicle was manufactured. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While driving various speeds, the steering seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Front end clunks when you turn the wheels while driving.

I have been having issues with my power steering return house busting at engine startup when the weather is 30° or below. This is my 5th winter dealing with this and I have replaced the reservoir (revomended by the dealership) and I am still having issues. I would reattach the hose and the same day it will bust again. It has busted when we are at home, work or out running eerons. During the non winter months I always have a slow leak and have to fill about once a month. This leak is eating waying at my motor mount and ac belt. I have came across a recall (s08) for this issue but crystler said my VIN/engine type is not covered under this. Clearly I am having the same issue and do not understand to why I cannot get mine fixed. I have a strong belief that this is a manufacturer issue and I dont have an extra $500 laying around to fix it, if its even fixable my a local mecanic. I live in the midwest where we can get pretty harsh winters and with my power steering not working it is not safe. 75% of the time I have my 3 and 4 year old with me. The upsetting part about this is I am still paying on this car (only 6 months left thank goodness). I hope I can get some positive feedback and answers soon because the people from crystler was not very profesional or helpful. Thank you, amanda.

My 2009 Dodge Journey sxt will completely shut off while driving, not stopped but right in the middle of driving. This has happen 2 times sense getting it back from the dealer in January from taking it in for the recall for this very problem. This is very dangerous and now I am being told to bring it back to the dealership for a diagnostic test to see if it related to the recall and if not related then I will have to pay for the diagnosis lol yea right!! I have never heard of a car dying while driving it. If I am told I have to pay as mich as one penny the only thing I will be paying for is a lawyer.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While driving approximately 15 mph, the esp warning indicator remained illuminated. The steering wheel made a loud noise as if something was loose. In addition, the vehicle stalled and failed to start. The vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. While attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle became difficult to steer and stalled without warning. The front end of the contact's vehicle crashed into the front end of another vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle was damaged and was no longer able to be driven. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received neck, back, arm, and head injuries. Medical attention was received. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) and 16v047000 (air bags); however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

I had to replace power steering hose as it was found leaking on my Dodge Journey 2009. My concern came after looking at 10v475000 campaign where it say 2010 Dodge Journey had same faulty part, do it also applies to 2009 Dodge Journeys?.

Turning left onto highway, lost all ability to steer, brake, etc. Car just froze up. Put on flashers, coasted to right side of road (no left shoulder) across traffic. Turned ignition off, restarted in 1 minute, and was able to drive away. This has been happening with increasing frequency since, now several times a week usually with turns right or left. Took to dealer "could not reproduce", but said the abs bad so installed new abs, installed recalled ignition switch but actually now happening more! taking to different local Dodge dealer to assess since not satisfied with primary dealer (purchased vehicle) and their lack of further diagnostic testing.

While driving on the freeway @ about 70 mph suddenly the steering locked up and there was no power. While I was trying to merge over to the side of the freeway( I had to cross 3 lane, I was almost hit by multiple cars. I had no control of the car. I managed to get off to the side off the freeway and happened to look down to see the ignition key turned to the off position. I dont have any other keys attached to it because I had just had the starter replaced maybe 1 week before & was advised not to. I started the car thinking maybe it was a freak thing and it wouldnt happen again. It did 2 days later. This time I was approaching an intersection turning left on a green arrow. Just as I started to turn the car turned off making it very difficult to turn and barely missed a group of people on the sidewalk where my car ended up before stopping. I had the car towed to the service center the dealership I bought the car from. This was not a Dodge, Chrysler, or Jeep dealership either. I was told that rwi module had to be replaced and it was not covered under my warranty and Dodge would not cover it either. While the car was being repaired I came across recall l25. But was told my VIN number was not included in the recall. The car was in the repair shop for 5 days. It cost me over $600. The day I picked the car up I came across documentation of the expansion to the l25. I was then again told the VIN was not part of the recall & an investigation was being done and eventually the VIN would be in the recall but I could not be given a date as to when this would happen. I called Dodge corporate offices and was told the same thing. I feel like I own a coffin on wheels. . All in all I have had this car in for repair for the key turning to the off position 3 times now. Something needs to be done now before someone is seriously hurt or killed in a crash because of this defective part.

The ignition reads bad key and won't start. The tire stems corrode and break off. The calipers are defective which cause the breaks, tires and rotors to wear. This vehicle has too many defects and should have been recalled years ago.

Problem with stearing system as campain fca s08 also on this model 2. 0 td dpf also huge problem on automatic transmition getrag.

I purchased a 2009 Dodge Journey in September 2013, shortly after leaving dealer ship I noticed the steering wheel shook when I applied the brake. There were other things we were taking care of with the dealership and at the time this was not of priority, fast forward roughly 2-3 weeks the shaking got worse and worse and the driving of the vehicle became uncontrollable, applying the brake became dangerous and it became obvious that it would soon lead to catastrophic results. We returned to the dealership to which we left the vehicle and returned hours later, they said they had to change the brakes and rotors and it was a heard of problem with that vehicle, they said it was free of charge that time since it was less then a month of purchase but if it occurred again we would have to cover all charges, fast forward 4 months and the shaking started again when applying the brake. It is becoming unsafe especially if you are traveling at high speeds (interstate, etc) it is becoming unreliable as to what it will do, I have two small children to care for and the risk the vehicle continues to put us through is ridiculous. Upon internet searches I learned this is a frequent problem and a very well known by Dodge problem with 2009 and 2010 Dodge Journeys yet nothing has been done to permanently fix the problem I can't afford to change the brakes and rotors every few months just so I can simply control my steering wheel/vehicle, this problem will inevitably cause a car crash if not with my Dodge Journey then with another, lives are being put at risk and something needs to be done. I will be contacting my dealership soon to set up a date to change my brakes and rotors again, but at this time I do not have the money to do so, so I bare down and pray to god everytime I must apply my brake hoping it doesnt get worse to the point I can no longer control it.

I am not reporting an accident . . . Yet. I was driving on residential street about 35 mph when the "airbag warning light" came on. Thereafter it came on each time I started my car and started to drive. Contacted nearest dealer and was told that my vehicle was not apart of the recall ( 09v118000), although the recall named 2009 Dodge Journeys. They wanted me to pay to have it checked! I then called Chrysler corp and spoke with a rep who also stated that my vehicle was not apart of the recall. It appears to me that it should have been since I never had this type of issue before with any of the approx. 7 vehicles I have purchased over the last 50 years. I drive to California at least 3 times each year and various locations within the state of arizona. I want Chrysler to contact the bill-luke dealership and have them check my electrical system and fix the problem, at Chrysler's expense. I am sure I am not the only owner who has this complaint.

We bought the Dodge Journey in Dec 2012 3 weeks or so later I returned to dealership with a clicking sound when I moved the steering wheel that the front end was shaking and that there was a load roar long story short every 6 months rotors brakes tires are having to be replaced and I guess what really set things more in motion was Jan 21 2014 while traveling down the interstate to take a sick child to the dr the left front tire valve steam blew out my husband got the car off the road only to jack it up to change tire when the weight of the vehicle bent the jack causing it to fall almost on my husbands foot, we bought this car because it was a v6 and had the room we need to travel to dr appts with our special needs child because we have to travel so far I have had nothing but trouble the dealership after a fight agreed to put new brakes the machined the rotors and said the steering was a Dodge thing nothing to worry about only the load clicking when pulling in or out of a parking space and the roar in the front they claim is the raos and they also at this time put 4 new tires on the car now mind you this was all done 7/6/13 and they done all of this when they purchased the car in 11/20/12 and when I go back in to the car fax every 6 months the breaks rotors and tires have to be replaced. Now here it is 6 months later for us and blow out also we just changes the rotors and brakes on the 11 of this month so see the 6 month deal with this car and when searching other complaints I am finding the same problem I have contacted Chrysler and they say call my dealership I informed [xxx] at Chrysler it was not the dealerships problem they didn't make the car. It is a death trap there are so many more issues with this car but the deadly ones are the tires blowing out the brakes crumbling and the rotors wearing out with in 6 months thank u and I so hope that someone can help us. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).