2009 Dodge Journey Consumer Reviews Page 6

Excellent car for the price - so far

Written by: John on 05/10/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

We have owned the vehicle for about a year and have been very happy and impressed with it. The only disappointment is that it ate up the front brakes in 20,000 miles.

Favorite Features

Flexibility and Functionality

Suggested Improvements

Move the radio up in the middle of the dash board as opposed to the bottom of the dash.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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LOVE our Journey!

Written by: BostonJoy on 05/03/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I was a bit skeptical at first about buying a crossover from Dodge but our Journey has proved me wrong! We have a fully loaded red SXT V6 (only missing the sunroof and DVD player) and love every bit of it. It's roomy, easily hauls people and cargo, and has lots of great features. I regularly drive a friend's Honda CRV and hands down, the Journey performs better and makes me feel more protected and comfortable. I realize the interior may not be as "polished" as high end models, but you can't beat the price Dodge offers on this vehicle. Haven't had the problems others report. Was a slight burning smell that came from exhaust pipe but it went away after first few hundred miles. Avg 20-23 MPG.

Favorite Features

Entertainment Group which moves the radio/nav system up to eye level, interior lighting, Chill Zone, roomy seating in all three rows, handles like a car, steering wheel audio controls, awesome storage throughout, UConnect Bluetooth phone, tinted windows, Sirius radio--basically EVERYTHING!

Suggested Improvements

Keep the touch screen system when you upgrade to a nav system so that you can still easily find songs/artists on the HDD (using the joystick system is difficult while driving since it's lower down on the dash). Otherwise we've been happy.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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very pleased!!

Written by: grear car on 05/01/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Have owned this veh. for 3 months and I just have to say I LOVE IT! just have very minor issues like one piece of trim needed replacement , just took it to the dealership for an oil change while there they did some tsb's on the harness , there was some squeaking noise coming from the left rear tire, turn out it was the emergency brake cable at the rear suspension just needed some spray lubricant and the noise is gone!The radio location makes sense when you have the NAV (REU) one can rest the hand on the shifted while using the nav controls. VERY PLEASED so far!

Favorite Features

NAV,INFINITY sound w/sub,19'rims 2- tone leather interior,rugged/sporty styling,lifetime warr/oil changes, fuel economy

Suggested Improvements

bring the diesel euro models have, cvt trans,fit & finish

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great in snow

Written by: Dianag on 05/01/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

We down sized from Infinity Q-56 to this Dodge Journey because we travel up to the Adirondacks every winter weekend and needed a car that was good in the snow-yet good on gas. The Journey is amazing in the snow and has never let us down. We are very happy with the get up and go that this car has. Another plus, is the amount of room this car offers, especially with the seats folded down. We often have our 3 dogs and our grandson with us and there is plenty of room. The only thing I really don't like is that the Nav screen needs to have a control on it-because its too bright at night and during the day you can not see it if you don't manually adjust it by going into settings.

Favorite Features

The power excellent in snow its exterior style and colors offered The amount of interior room Added storage compartments Optional 3rd row seating that folds flat

Suggested Improvements

Add a dimmer control to Nav screen Upgrade interior (Dash & seating comfort) Have back up screen give warning beep (blind spots block view of pedestrians when backing up in parking lots)

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Transmission and other concerns

Written by: Lori on 04/30/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I have now owed my Journey for four months and it has been in the shop for about a month of that time. I have had a new transmission installed at 6000 miles. I drove it for 4 days to have a pinion seal leak transmission fluid all over the parking lot. That repaired and now the new transmission is showing the same signs as the prior one. It does not want to shift smooth into second. I keep getting engine lights and they stated that I have an emmisons leak and they are working on finding that. The dealership is great with the repairs and the help with the car but no matter how much I love the car itself but it does not a reliable choice for someone driving as much as I do with the kids..

Favorite Features

Interior, smooth ride, reclining seats in the rear, storage, cargo space LOVE the set up if the car! Nice roomy rear passenger seats as well as good leg room in the front.

Suggested Improvements

I do not know what to suggest as I do not know if this is just my car or if this is a very large underlying problem with the drive train of these cars.

21 out 22 people found this review helpful

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Very Pleased Overall

Written by: Always on the GO GO on 04/22/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Needed a vehicle that would be comfortable/functional and modestly priced. I'm always on the road for both business and pleasure(16K since buying mine Sept 08). I work hard, play harder and often haul gear, a minimum of two additional passengers their skis, snow boards, camping equipment, golf clubs...the list goes on! My Journey has handled it all with ease. Just returned from a 5 hour road trip and my passengers all raved about how comfortable it was...even compared it to my friends BMW X5 but with more space and a far lower price tag! Did have one BIG problem with breaking system and after 4th visit it was fixed. My dealer rocks and treated me right so overall I am very pleased.

Favorite Features

Serius Radio and the cargo capacity with all the hidden storage compartments. I keep snacks in the bin between the front seats and bottled water in the dashboard cooler, as well as in the pocket on the door panels, and under the floor boards ...life savers when caught in traffic or on a long trip!

Suggested Improvements

Would move the touch screen up a bit higher on the dash. Suggest they focus on getting bugs out of this new model...my breaking issues and other things I have read re. noise when turning left although I have experienced it only once or twice. Something squeaks on dry days vs rainy ones, go figure.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Great vehicle for the money

Written by: Greg on 04/17/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This vehicle has to be one of the best made vehicles I have driven. Very comfortable ride. Tracks well on wet or dry roads. Handles bumps extremely well.

Favorite Features

Enjoy the steering wheel controls for the audio features of the radio. Great dashboard display of the instruments and easy to view.

Suggested Improvements

Might make the accessibility of the Battery easier to find in the future.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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warning have your seatbelts checked

Written by: david smith on 04/16/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I've put 17,400 miles on it over 16,900 just going back and fourth to work alone, my wife used it one night to pick are daughter up a car cut her off and my daughter went flying to the windsheild the seatbelt failed the dealer said don't worry your covered but thats not the point it should have never happen, called Dodge -e-mailed Dodge no answer they don't care! One lady who answered the phone ask me what I want didge to do.... If they don't know then they don't need costumers 1 have it checked by a neutral dealership 2 check the part number find out what factory made it and check there qualty reports 3 go to factory a spot check seatbelts 4 contact engineers

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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its not a JEEP

Written by: dojodriver09 on 04/16/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Got this ride last year when my lease was almost up. For a long time felt like I had traded DOWN from the Grand Cherokee.. I still feel that way BUT when gas was over four bucks a gallon I was smiling at my Improved mileage. I was a bit worried about what it would do in snow since I couldn't find meatier tires. I have to say it went every bit as good at the GC and I was even going thru snow on roads that weren't even plowed this past winter. When I got home I had snow caked in the grill.. So I guess I will live with it for another 24 months and see whats available when this lease is up. There aren't that many on the road where I live.

Favorite Features

I have to say I LOVE the sirius and wonder how I Ever lived without it. Like the gas mileage. I rarely dip below 20 mpg. And I have found something to put in Every cupholder/bin. I have not had Any of the problems others have had so I am Very happy about that.

Suggested Improvements

The dash needs some improvement ie the location (oh wait Everyone has already said that!)

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Was hoping for better

Written by: usmc on 04/13/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

As soon as I drove this car home, there was a squeak on the driver's side undercarriage. I took it back and it was fixed in a jiffy .. something hadn't been tightened down. When I turn on the A/C there is a "shushing" noise. I need to get that checked out too. Also, it doesn't seem to me that the rear window defroster is working at all. I have put 3500 miles on it since I bought it in Feb.09, with no problems other than what I first mentioned. It is quiet on the road and has enough zip when I need it. The seats show dirt quickly so I have to stay on top of that. The wiper blades are not good quality. They squeak and streak, so I'm not happy about that. Decent gas mileage.

Favorite Features

Sirius radio, storage, back-up camera, chill zone, coolers, lighted cup holders, 90 degree open rear doors, rear tinted windows, quiet ride, interior LED lighting

Suggested Improvements

Switch the radio and A/C controls. I don't like having to look down to see what time it is, and trying to change radio stations while driving can be tricky. Also clock display is too small and placement makes it difficult to see. Need to get rid of all the plastic interior.

9 out 10 people found this review helpful

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