2009 Dodge Journey Consumer Reviews Page 4

Amazing value with some uncertainties

Written by: jmjenn on 07/31/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Leap for the V6 and the AWD with performance suspension. You will not find a better value for towing, passenger capabilities and comfort with an AWD feature amongst any of its competitors. There is a glaring difference in the vehicle performance with either the 4-cyl or just the standard FWD/suspension unit. All around solid and have not had any significant quality or performance issues the first 3000 miles. V6 with AWD will now only be available on the 2010 R/T's. Model will be cannibalized by upcoming Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee as they are heading into the CUV platform. As Iacocca used to say, "If you can find a better car, buy it".

Favorite Features

5+2 flexible seating is worthy of praise. Comfortable driving position. 2nd-row mirror. Storage. Audio System, but not the block buttons (steering-wheel mounted controls are a must), easy to access 2nd/3rd row with 90-degree door swing. Retro gauges and floor lighting are interesting.

Suggested Improvements

Door lock trim bezel nonexistent, rear sensor should be standard equipment, battery location, audio system location, interior doors need an upper accent color and a touch classier material, single-button seat adjustment is unsophisticated, missing interior button to unlatch liftgate.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Why not more???

Written by: Yvonne from Vegas on 07/27/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

My main complaint is it's a wimpy V6. Now maybe I'm used to the bigger Cummins Diesel power, but this thing needs a little more juice, and the gear ratio makes shifting a full time job when traveling & doing hills. If you want the best performance, you MUST shift manually, and that gets tiring, after all, I bought an automatic! I think they could have done better. I also think the passenger side seat should be power also. The ride is very comfortable, my husband finds it almost impossible to stay awake when we are traveling, thus, I end up doing all the driving! For the price, I love the car, will I keep it? Probably not after 2 years.

Favorite Features

Roof rack, I got the Yakima rack system, looks FABULOUS on this car and an easy height to manage.

Suggested Improvements

More horsepower, stronger transmission.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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I with the other worst car i ever bought

Written by: Julie on 07/24/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

one year old, new radio replaced, new brakes and rotars, mirrors replaced, strips on door entry, break lights and tail lights fixed twice, i guess can figure out problem because out again with no tail lights and the dealer can seem to fing the urgent issue even though i am driving around with my kids in the car, sure i will wait another week again for the past few month to get my car in to have it looked at. and trans in slipping at time, oh they cant never feel anything when they drive it around the parking lot and if that not enough 5 complaint that when turn in or out of a parkinspot, driveway loud noise, sound like a pump prb, and the response ikeep gettingis all new cars sound like that

Favorite Features

none cant beliee that i have to keep this thing and theres nothing that can be done about it

Suggested Improvements

fix my car

3 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Worst car I ever bought

Written by: TMCC on 07/15/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought this car in may of 2008, i came home with it and it had to go back to get the DVD installed, which ended up being a huge issue because no one at the dealership was trained on how to work it, same with the MYGIG. then we get it back the air bag light came on, then we were back in the shop for another 6 weeks until they could figure out the problem, now at 19k miles the brakes an rotors have to be replaced, the dealership said that every 9k this is happening...calle the useless folks at Dodge headquarters, they advise that this is normal wear and tear...also there is smoke that comes out from under the hood, which i have been told is brake dust, and that my car is 'safe' to drive...

Favorite Features

hmm...buying a different vehicle is a good option

Suggested Improvements

everything..this is the worst vehicle out there. now my tranny is knocking...what a disaster..no wonder why the company is broke

15 out 26 people found this review helpful

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Can't get fixed

Written by: RonLiv on 07/13/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Decent car but cant get fixed. Dealer says can't get parts due to Dodge bankruptcy. Car in shop almost 3 weeks. Won't give loaner. Contacted Dodge and they will get back to me in 3 or 4 days. This is my first Dodge and it will be my last.

Favorite Features

None

Suggested Improvements

Have parts available

11 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Happy Journey

Written by: Cameron on 07/13/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I now have 15,000km on my dodge journey SE. So far, so good. The 4 banger is not that powerful but I did get it for the gas mileage (which is great on highway!). Still has pick-up and I don't find it too noisey. Curious how it will be long term though. I am happy with the Journey and will let you all know if problems start.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage on highway; tons of room/storage for single or small family; new look on the road

Suggested Improvements

Gas in town is not the best; possbile future transmission problems (weird down shift); a little more power.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Should have asked a driver part 2

Written by: Acajin on 07/11/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

My original review was on Jan2/09. To date this has been a good vehicle. It performed great during our northern winters and now has 14,000Km on it. The only problems so far (besides my original review) is the panic alarm has gone off a few times when I use the key fob to unlock the doors. You need to manualy use the key to enter the vehicle and start the car to turn the alarm off. Very annoying for the neighbors at 4:30 am. This is a fun vehicle to drive and is very quiet. No defects other than what I have mentioned. Reliability is excellent. I'm getting ready to leave on a 5000Km trip. Gas mileage could be better, the best I got was 8.9L/100km on highway (with the air conditioning off).

Favorite Features

Storage, adjustable seat height, comfort while driving, quiet ride, handling, pedestrian compliments, sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Figure out a way to stop the brake dust from contaminating the mags. The best I get is 2 days of clean. Lot's of work to clean the mags. Use a different color fabric for the seats, they get dirty very fast. Easy to clean though.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Excellent Choice

Written by: Journeyman on 07/07/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I absolutely love this vehicle! After shopping around, we decided on a Journey for its combination of basic features and price. Our red V6 R/T cruises effortlessly, noiselessly and comfortably. It sits 7 and the layout is ingenious. Elegant, less nerd than a mini van. Fun and well designed. Wholeheartedly recommend.

Favorite Features

Grt advanced technologies and instrumentation. Also has simple things any car could have but none actually do..2nd row seats recline like loungechairs..rear doors open at rt angles to body to access 3rd row..has floor safes!..a/c blows in to glove compartment to make mini- cooler..hidden seat storeage..

Suggested Improvements

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Better than the Liberty or Nitro

Written by: NJH on 07/02/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Was this or the Nitro (Liberty). The Journey is quieter, drives smoother and has far more features. No contest.

Favorite Features

Storage, UConnect,

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of the two tone interior, tacky with leather. Put an AC vent in the back.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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great price

Written by: chops 29 on 06/28/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I was looking for the best value for my buck. The R/T I bought - 3.5 V/6, power seat, traction con- control, ESC self dimming mirror 5 star front and side crash rating etc., etc. some of the plastic appointments in the interior are a bit much, but a out the door price of $19,222- No other deal on any car came near that price. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the dual exhaust.chrome tail pipes and great fit of the exterior.

Favorite Features

Cold storage for a couple of cans, right on the dash, and two toned seats.

Suggested Improvements

Lose some of the plastic in the interior and put a de- cent grip or handle on the front door. It's quite an effort to close it when it's wide open.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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