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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3D4GG57V89T••••••2009 Dodge JOURNEY AWD
This build draws 20.7× more complaints than the average 2009 Dodge JOURNEY AWD build (67 vs 3).
67on this build
133on the model
41builds in total
3involved a crash
5injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 32Air Bags 16Service Brakes 15Hydraulic 8
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJul 2018
The contact owned a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact caused the vehicle to become airborne and was thrown to the opposite side of the freeway. The contact stated that the air bags…
Electrical SystemcrashJan 2013
The contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. Upon starting the vehicle, it stalled and was unable to restart. The contact stated that the engine and windshield wipers failed, and the instrument panel lighting illuminated continuously. This was a recurring failure. The dealer advised…
Power TrainJul 2019
Vehicle will not consistently start in park. Placing the vehicle in neutral worked for a few months ths and now, after the starter and o2 sensors have been replaced, the vehicle has begun to have the same problems. Our current short term fix is to jiggle the battery…
SteeringFeb 2019
The contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. After starting the vehicle, the power steering hose ruptured and the contact noticed fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2018
Since september 2018 car would not start. Had gone to the doctor and parked in the lot, when I came out my car would not start and I was stranded in the parking lot until dark after the clinic had closed. Tried starting it multiple times and only got a ʻclickʻ then…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3D4GG57V89T159053 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.