2009 Dodge Journey vs 2009 Nissan Murano
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 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,433 | 635 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 101 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 30 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 83,568 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 767 | 83 |
| Air Bags | 269 | 91 |
| Service Brakes | 106 | 253 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 195 | 13 |
| Engine | 149 | 33 |
| Power Train | 104 | 69 |
| Steering | 72 | 34 |
| Tires | 52 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 179 | 23 |
| Won’t start | 164 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 52 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 33 | 44 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 27 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 25 | 25 |
| Brake problems | 23 | 48 |
2009 Dodge Journey
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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.