Dodge Journey vs Mazda CX-9
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Dodge Journey
- Total complaints
- 5,236
- Avg per model year
- 375
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 26
- Most complained year
- 2009 (1,433)
Top problems: Electrical System, Engine, Service Brakes
Mazda CX-9
- Total complaints
- 1,456
- Avg per model year
- 87
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 13
- Most complained year
- 2012 (221)
Top problems: Service Brakes, Engine, Power Train
Complaints by model year
| Year | Dodge Journey | Mazda CX-9 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 61 | 19 | ||
| 2019 | 97 | 52 | ||
| 2018 | 225 | 125 | ||
| 2017 | 196 | 61 | ||
| 2016 | 385 | 103 | ||
| 2015 | 548 | 35 | ||
| 2014 | 409 | 54 | ||
| 2013 | 351 | 68 | ||
| 2012 | 375 | 221 | ||
| 2011 | 169 | 170 | ||
| 2010 | 987 | 195 | ||
| 2009 | 1,433 | 59 | ||
| 2008 | 8 | 172 | ||
| 2007 | 4 | 86 |
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.