2009 Dodge Journey Consumer Reviews Page 10

I like it but could use improvememnts.

Written by: Tex on 11/09/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Journey R/T 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Overall, I like the Journey. It is kinda small but it is for us and one child. The DVD player keeps the kid entertained and was well worth it. The interior lighting is nice (LED's are nice). Drives great. Don't like the cheap chrome hubcaps (wheel covers) on the exterior of the R/T. But otherwise is very nice on the exterior.

Favorite Features

Storage space everywhere, almost too much.

Suggested Improvements

R/T chrome-clad wheels are just aluminum wheels with chrome plastic hubcaps (oops, I meant wheel covers.) Cheesy by any standard.

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Love my new Journey!

Written by: Miguel G on 11/06/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Before buying my SXT Journey with 3 row seating went and checked the Equinox, Outlander, Santa Fe, and Explorer. We went back to the Dodge dealer and we loved it since the test drive. The interior is modern, its fun to drive, love the touchscreen radio (though its placement is a little weird, but you get used to it). Love all the compartments and the fuel efficiency. For us, it has been a great buy.

Favorite Features

Interior. Two color seating. Compartments everywhere. Safety features. Back-up camera. Touchscreen radio.

Suggested Improvements

Placement of radio.

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Looked Around

Written by: Randy on 11/02/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

It was an easy choice after looking around at foreign crossovers. Sitting in the Journey, even without driving it, sold it to us. Roomy compared to it's foreign counterparts and extremely comfortable. It is a great transition family car for those wanting to move away from the "van" look yet maintaining the ability to transport your kids and their friends. Very happy with our first 1500 miles on it. Extremely comfortable and easy to drive. While some of the interior plastics aren't what I would call "quality" looking, they are functional and easy to clean and maintain. Wouldn't go back to the "van" for nothing!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Enjoying my Journey

Written by: Angela on 10/30/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Journey R/T 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Just got my Journey one week ago but I love it. I am a little upset over buying the convience group II and buying the third row seating and finding out that the cargo cover that is included in the convience group II does not come with it if you get 3rd row of seats. Why do they offer both and not list the exception. It is a rip off! I also ordered mine with a $500 owner loyality rebate but they would not give it to me when the vehicle came in. I think this is a breech of contract but I am investing both of these. I bought the first Journey this dealership sold and they were not aware of the cargo cover not being able to be installed with 3rd row seating till I ask about it.

Favorite Features

I love the look of the car with the chrome package and the U-connect and Sirius is great.

Suggested Improvements

Switch the radio and air conditioner locations and spruce up the dash; it could be padded more with some leather instead of plastic.

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Worst 4 cyl fuel economy I've ever owned

Written by: Legacy Tranportation on 10/29/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Our Journey is used as a Pilot car behind oversize loads. We track performance constantly to ensure profitability and cost of ownership. This Journey has run 97.8% highway miles between 56 and 65 mph. The fuel economy is horrible ranging from 17.1 mpg to an all time high of 24.9 with an overall average of 19.8. We have a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel that runs with the journey, they alternate position. In front or behind the load. The Diesel 1 ton is averaging 20.8 We are very disappointed with the Journey and plan on trading it asap. We purchased it for the fuel economy and safety, it is safe. There isn't enough power to get hurt very badly.

Favorite Features

Interior storage is ample for it's size. Best warranty on the market. When they cover the problems.

Suggested Improvements

slightly wider stance, improve fuel economy or print realistic numbers, address vehicle fuel and performance problems under warranty as promised. Offer the small diesel that jeep has available. Perhaps take notes from Nissan on the Z24 2.4 engine made until 1986 it had 30% more fuel economy

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I Love it!

Written by: Christina on 10/20/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Journey R/T 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I researched the Journey for 2 months, it took me a few dealerships and a few weeks to finally get what I wanted. I have not had any major problems with the Journey as of yet, I do hear a weird sound when turning left but I have not addressed it yet with the dealership. I would like for the Low Fuel signal to tell me how many miles left till empty. I average about 18 mpg w/i city and have not taken a road trip as of yet. I enjoy the flex seating, the space is a bit cramped, but then again only my children will be sitting back there if needed.

Favorite Features

Flex seating, sunroof, backup camera, DVD system

Suggested Improvements

Only suggestion would be to create access through the rear window to have access to cargo/trunk area instead of having to open the lift gate. Also power lift gate would have been nice. Switching the Temp Controls & radio would be nice.

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So Far, So Good

Written by: New Dodge Guy on 10/19/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I'm up to 7k miles on the Journey. So Far this car has been great! I was considering a Murano and after a friend bought one and had many issues, I started looking at other options. Came across this vehicle and the price/options/warranty that it offered were too good to pass up. The storage in this vehicle is awesome! Very comfortable seats for longer rides.

Favorite Features

Uconnect, MyGig, storage, Lifetime Powertrain Warranty!

Suggested Improvements

Move radio controls up...Rare that I adjust the temp controls, they don't need to be on the top. I suspect that Dodge will change that based on all of the reviews that mention it.

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Minor Problems

Written by: ray on 10/08/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Great handling, good looks, lots of storage, has many of the same features our Chev. Impala had. Gas mileage is around 22 MPG IN THE CITY. WE HAVE TWO PROBLEMS: the air conditioner is making a whistling noise when it reaches 55 mph. Just started making a noise when turning left. so far the dealership has been great to work with.

Favorite Features

Lots of storage. Great radio. Very comfortable. Quiet riding, drives like a car. Handles great.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage. Noise when turning left seems to be very common with these vehicles. Needs to be taken care of in factory.

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So far so good

Written by: phil on 09/30/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

It drives really well, even though we took it in because the transmission can't always make up its mind what gear to be in on a slight upgrade. So far major disappointment with the gas mileage,only getting about 25 MPG on the highway not the 35 MPG its supposed to get. We asked about it at the dealership and were told the vehicle isn't broken in until its got 15,000 kilometers, which seems like an awful long time to brake in an engine. We got the journey because of its (rated) good gas mileage, so we are keeping our fingers crossed hoping it will improve in the next few months. After reading some of the other reviews we consider ourselves lucky.

Favorite Features

Smooth ride, lots of power to pass on the highway, lots of storage spaces looks sharp

Suggested Improvements

the odometer button is in a hard to reach spot ,move it over don't like the front seats being so high ,makes it harder to back up. the radio should be raised up and switched spots with the climate control

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Love my Journey but

Written by: Susan on 09/29/2008

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Bought my Journey over a month ago. Love the way it looks, love the way it drives. got it in green. Everything works good , except for that strange noise that occurs when turning left. Went to the dealership and was told they haven't had any complaints about it. Not sure what it is but I sure hope my doesn't fall off. So far the gas mileage is good, but haven't taken a long trip yet. Not really loving the plastic interior though.

Favorite Features

U-Connect, voice command to change radio stations, tilt steering wheel, heated side mirrors.

Suggested Improvements

Put the radio compartment where the air conditioning panel is, the old switcheroo, less plastic for the interior

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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