Owner-reported complaints naming the airbag system, filed with NHTSA
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Airbags reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 27, 2017
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
11%
of 161 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1
What this page shows
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 17 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming airbag
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Airbags
Filed Sep 27, 2017
RECIEVED A PETTER IN MAIL ABOUT A RECALL FOR MY CAR. THERE WAS AN ERROR IN THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT THAT COULD EITHER MAKE THE AIRBAG DEPLOY RANDOMLY WOTHOUT WARNING OR PREVENT IT FROM OPENING AT ALL IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT CALLED DEALERSHIP IN REFERENCE TO RECALL, WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART NESSESARY AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD HAVE THE PART AND TO CALL BACK NEXT WEEK CALLED BACK NEXT WEEK AND WAS TOLD TO LEAVE A MESSSAGE THAT WOULD BE RETURNED, IT NEVER WAS. WENT IN PERSON AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD NO RECORD OF ME CALLING AND THEY STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PART.
NHTSA ID
11030117
Incident
Sep 20, 2017
Airbags
Filed Dec 28, 2016
Crash reported1 injury reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AWD. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER RAN OVER A 4 INCH DEEP POTHOLE AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V047000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000. UPDATED 02/21/17*LJ *CN
NHTSA ID
10937953
Incident
Nov 24, 2016
Mileage
79,000 mi
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Nov 4, 2016
I BUY THE VEHICLE AND CHECKING THE VEHICLE'S HISTORY, I SEE THAT THE CAR HAS 2 OPEN RECALLS TO REPAIR PROBLEMS IN THE CAR, TRY TO COMMUNICATE BY EMAIL WITH THE COMPANY BUT SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS. I WANT TO REPAIR MY CAR BEFORE AN ACCIDENT ...
NHTSA ID
10924183
Incident
Nov 4, 2016
Airbags
Filed Oct 3, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AWD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V047000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ..UPDATED 11/01/16 *BF *TR
NHTSA ID
10911204
Incident
Jan 29, 2016
Airbags
Filed Aug 3, 2016
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL, BEEN WAITING FOR OVER 7 MONTH TO GET THIS RECALL FIX AS THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON ON, BUT THEY STATE THEY WON'T HAVE PART TIL THE 2ND QUARTER OF 2017 REALLY. CAR WAS REJECTED FOR INSPECTION DUE TO THE AIR BAG RECALL AND THEY WON'T OFFER LOANER/ RENTAL CAR. WHAT AM I SUPPOSE TO DO FOR 7-8 MONTH WITHOUT AN CAR? DON'T WANT TO RISK GETTING AN TICKET FOR DRIVING IN REJECTION STICKER. FCA IS HANDLING THIS ISSUE VERY POORLY. I NEED SOME ANSWER AND ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO PLEASE SOMEBODY ADVISE.
NHTSA ID
10892835
Incident
Feb 2, 2016
Airbags
Filed Jul 14, 2016
WHEN I START THE CAR TO PUT IN DRIVE , THE SEAT BELT LIGHT COME ON, I TOOK IT TO SPARTANS TO GET CHECKED OUT ANY TOLD ME IS A AIRBAG MALFUNCTION, HE CALLED TO GET THE PART FOR THE CAR AND CHRYSLER SAY IT WAS BACKED UP ON THE PART
NHTSA ID
10884840
Incident
Jun 1, 2016
Airbags
Filed Jun 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AWD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V047000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ID
10876052
Incident
Mar 7, 2016
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Oct 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AWD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ID
10782855
Incident
Oct 16, 2015
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Sep 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AWD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ID
10767342
Incident
May 16, 2015
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Sep 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AWD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ID
10764512
Incident
May 16, 2015
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Sep 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AWD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ID
10762204
Incident
Apr 10, 2015
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Aug 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AWD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ID
10759162
Incident
May 16, 2015
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Jul 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AWD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ID
10734318
Incident
May 27, 2015
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Jul 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY AWD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ID
10732162
Incident
Jan 19, 2015
Airbags
Filed Apr 16, 2015
12-26 2014 I OPENED UP A CASE NUMBER [XXX] NO ONE ANSWERED ANY QUESTIONS FOR ME. 03-05-2015 I OPENED UP ANOTHER CASE NUMBER [XXX] 06-20-2014 I RECEIVED A IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE WHICH STATES.... THE PROBLEM IS... UPON STATING YOUR VEHICLE THE FREQUENCY OPERATED BUTTON IGNITION KEY (FOBIK), MAY NOT FULLY SEAT IN THE "ON" POSITION. IF NOT FULLY SEATED, UNDER OPERATING CONDITIONS (FOR EXAMPLE BUMPY ROADS) THE FOBIK COULD INADVERTENTLY MOVE TO THE "ACCESSORY" MODE. THIS COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THE AIRBAGS TO SHUT OFF. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY DURING A CRASH. WHAT WE MUST DO TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY... ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR FOLLOW UP MAIL IN THE SIMPLY CONTACT CHRYSLER WHICH I DID. UNTIL THIS REPAIR IS COMPLETED THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN. HOWEVER, AS A PRECAUTION ALL DRIVERS ARE ADVISED TO REMOVE ALL ALL OBJECTS FROM THE FOBIK (SUCH AS KEY CHAINS, ADDITIONAL KEYS). AND ENSURE THAT THE FOBIK IS SECURELY AND CORRECTLY ALIGNED IN THE "ON" POSITION AND NOT ALIGNED BETWEEN THE "ON" AND "ACCESSORY" POSITION BEFORE THE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE HELP ME GET MY CAR FIXED. I AM VERY UPSET IT HAS TOOK OVER A YEAR TO RESOLVE. I BOUGHT MY BRAN NEW CAR OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR AND THEY CANNOT FIX IT FOR ME TO KEEP ME AND MY FAMILY SAFE ON THE ROADWAYS. I HAVE TO PAY A LOT OF MONEY EVERY YEAR KEEPING MY UPKEEP ON THE CAR TO MAKE AND KEEP IT SAFE (BECAUSE ITS THE LAW)! BUT YET CHRYSLER CAN KEEP PUMPING OUT NEW VEHICLES OFF THEIR PRODUCTION LINES BUT CANT SEEM TO TAKE PRODUCTION OFF THAT LINE TO BUILD THESE COMPONENTS THAT WE NEED FOR OUR VEHICLES! THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER PRODUCT AGAIN, NOR WILL MY FAMILY!!! PLEASE HELP! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ID
10705994
Incident
Jun 20, 2014
Mileage
140,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Mar 12, 2015
AS I WAS ACCELERATING ON A HIGHWAY ENTRANCE RAMP, MY DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED (FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND ALL THE WAY TO THE HATCH IN THE BACK OF THE CAR). I PULLED OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. I TURNED MY CAR TO BATTERY MODE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS TO RELEASE THE POWDER AND SMELL AND ANOTHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED (I BELIEVE IT WAS THE DRIVER'S SEAT, BUT AM NOT CERTAIN). *TR
NHTSA ID
10693768
Incident
Mar 5, 2015
Airbags
Filed Sep 21, 2012
MY AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAY ON...... *TR
NHTSA ID
10476624
Incident
Jul 27, 2012
Mileage
43,000 mi
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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