2009 Dodge Journey: loss of power steering

Filed Feb 4, 2026 · Steering · SC

Power steering hose ruptured after a few days of snow and ice. I went to drive to the store but was unable to turn out of the driveway due to no power steering. I done some research to where I found out there was a recall for this same issue but evidently my VIN # isn't included in this recall as while as many others I have read about online. I think this needs to be looked into.

Filed Feb 2, 2026 · Steering · 77,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while reversing in cold weather, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the power steering hose was leaking fluid and had detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V273000 (Steering). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not associated with the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2022 · Steering · 172,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that there was a cracked power steering hose located underneath the vehicle. The contact replaced the power steering hose; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Steering · 194,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that due to the inclement weather, the power steering hose froze and burst. The contact stated that she heard a popping sound before the steering wheel became hard to steer. The vehicle was unable to make right or left turns. The contact stated that the battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated she was able to drive the vehicle to her residence where the vehicle was turned off and failed to restart. The contact also stated that there was no power steering fluid in the reservoir. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 194,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2020 · Steering · 68,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an unknown mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering hose was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Chrysler world located at (2612 county rd abrams, wi 54101, (920) 826-4141), and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 16v273000(steering). The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Steering · 1 miles · MN

Power steering pressure line for dodge journey 2009 to 2016 . When subjected to cold weather the power steering line can hose ruptured at start up when it was cold outside . That is exactly what happened to our 2009 dodge journey this past winter and the line split open, didn't realize it while I was in heavy traffic, no steering, it could of killed us. . Dodge is telling us that our vehicle VIN number does not fall under that recall

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Steering · 103,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was no power steering fluid inside the vehicle. When the contact attempted to add power steering fluid, it leaked out onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to wilde chrysler jeep dodge ram south street (1710 wi-164, waukesha, wi 53186, (262) 544-5400) where it was diagnosed that the power steering cooler and return hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently at the dealer awaiting parts for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed May 16, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator flashed and the power steering failed to function. The steering wheel became extremely tight and there was an internal electrical failure, which caused the radio and brakes not to work. In addition, the brake indicator was illuminated. The dealer (transitowne jeep chrysler dodge ram of west seneca, 2989 transit rd, elma, ny 14059, (716) 674-6400) diagnosed that the return power steering hose, cooler, and ABS unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from the unknown ABS and brake system recalls and had not provided an electrical solution to the dealer. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Steering · 104,000 miles · OH

Power steering return line blew during start of vehicle causing me to lose power steering control

Filed Jan 23, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · MN

For the 2nd time since I purchased this car 2 years ago, I have lost power steering and had to pay to replace it. This car has been a lemon since I purchased it. First the head gasket blew, then I had to replace the radiator, then the ignition switch, now power steering twice. This car is nothing but a money pit. I tell everyone I know to stay away from dodge

Filed Dec 11, 2017 · Steering · 16,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. Upon starting the vehicle with the driver's door opened, the contact noticed fluid underneath the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that an independent mechanic came to her home to inspect the vehicle and determined that the power steering hose had ruptured and there was no power steering fluid in the reservoir. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for repairs. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v273000 (steering) due to the date the vehicle was manufactured. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Electrical · 69,000 miles · UT

Vehicle lost all electrical power while driving, engine died, with associated loss of steering power, braking power, etc. After stopping, placing transmission in park, removing key ("fobik"), and replacing it back to turn the ignition switch, electrical power returned and engine started. I had just exited the street into a parking lot (loss of power occurred as I completed returning the steering wheel to center after turning from street) and stalled blocking traffic through the lot until I restarted the engine.