2009 Dodge Journey power train problems

104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Dodge Journey — 7% of all complaints for this model year.

104

Power Train complaints

share of all complaints

81,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

6 / 6

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. Additionally, the transmission failed to properly shift into the intended gear, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over on the side of the road…”
filed Jul 13, 2023
“The viscous coupler located at the carrier rear malfunctions and causes the front transfer case to crack open. Do to this causing a catastrophic malfunction and possibly causing a severe accident I feel this should be recalled. These vehicles are well known for the front transfer case issue after…”
filed Mar 28, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S1121000006RevA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2020