2009 Dodge Journey vs 2009 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Dodge Journey | 2009 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,433 | 357 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 62 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 30 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 77,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 767 | 50 |
| Air Bags | 269 | 29 |
| Engine | 149 | 60 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 195 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 106 | 40 |
| Power Train | 104 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 109 |
| Steering | 72 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 179 | 44 |
| Won’t start | 164 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 52 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 33 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 67 |
| Electrical failures | 27 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 25 | 26 |
| Brake problems | 23 | 0 |
2009 Dodge Journey
2009 Hyundai Santa FE
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.