2009 Dodge Journey Consumer Reviews Page 8

48 hour ownership

Written by: Michael Arbuthnot on 03/21/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

We had our RT for 48 hours! Woman on a cell ran a stop sign in a rural area and we drilled her! The air bags performed perfectly.... I had a small contusion on my left knee and my wife has lingering aches in her chest from the shoulder harness. That's all. The car was declared a total loss and the crumple zones worked as they were engineeered to. We replaced it with an identical vehicle and hope to hell this one lasts a bit longer. We are both 70 years young!

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Love this vehicle

Written by: Joeslo on 03/17/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I love this vehicle. I took it on a weekend trip last weekend and it performed flawless. I was a little worried about the 4 cyl. but it had all the power I needed. The seating was very comfortable. The radio was the best I ever had. The milage was a little disapointing ( 21 mpg ). But I was climbing some steep hills.

Favorite Features

The storage

Suggested Improvements

better position for the cruise control controls

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Nice Car, just happy I leased!

Written by: jb on 03/08/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

started leasing the car in july 08, from there the trouble started. first had an issue with the ac. brought it in, fixed it no problem. then the trouble with the steering when turning left started, I'm assuming the same problem with many journey owners. brought it in 3 times, although it has gotten better it is still there. Now, for the past month and half, theres been a burning smell coming out of the hood. brought it in and service tech said that when i got an oil change they must of spilt some oil on the manifold and that it should burn off in 2 weeks. this was a month ago. besides all of this, we enjoy the car. I'm just happy we leased it instead of purchasing it.

Favorite Features

sirius satellite, heated seats, roomy, smooth ride, u-cnnect hands free device, dual zone temperature control, very sharp looking vehicle

Suggested Improvements

the steering needs to be worked on for future Journeys.placement of radio

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Love it

Written by: Heidi on 03/08/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I love this journey. We have had no problems with it since we have owned it. The space is awesome, easy to get in and out of the way the doors open so wide. Love my third seat. The radio sounds awesome. Fun to drive and quiet on the road.

Favorite Features

space,AWD,third seat,driving lights

Suggested Improvements

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My New Journey Is In !!!

Written by: Rockfsh32 on 03/07/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

My loaded R/T finally arrived on 02Mar09!!! - beautiful. After thinking I wanted an SXT, my wife convinced me to move up to the R/T, it's great! Much nicer interior, and the subtle chrome is a nice touch. This car drives/rides like a dream. Eats up the bumps and road noise. The leather seats are surprisingly comfortable. Love the satellite radio, don't know how I lived without it if for all these years. I haven't noticed any of the problems people have been complaining about on other feedback sites. I'm getting used to the stereo location. I think it would have been more distracting if it were up higher (that's why I didn't get GPS). Well so far so good. I'll report more as I log more miles.

Favorite Features

Exterior and Interior styling, color (red), chrome wheels, all the various features, comfort, mileage (averaging 25mpg), value

Suggested Improvements

Visibility, update look of dash - gauges and color coordinate gauge lighting colors to body color, or have light color changeable), emroider R/T or Ram logo into leather seat headrests.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Bad in Snow

Written by: LRS on 02/26/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I traded in my Dodge Minivan for this vehicle because I wanted something a bit smaller and more stylish. I love the way this car looks and is quite roomy BUT I was VERY dissappointed this winter with how the thing handled in the snow. There were seveal times that I almost didn't make it up some of the hills where I live. I thought it may have been my tires - but when I went to the tire dealership, they said my tires were fine! Also, the seats show everything which isn't good when you have small kids and a dog!

Favorite Features

Overall look and storage compartments

Suggested Improvements

change material/pattern of cloth seats to help hide dirt!

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Great Vehicle

Written by: hdm on 02/25/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

We are very happy with our Journey. We bought it out of town and on the trip home it got over 25mpg by the built in computer. Loaded with items that are options on other cars and at a very good price. Ride is great and people can talk without shouting over road noise. 6 disk CD player and 6 speakers are standard, rear air and heat an option that is not over priced. Great vehicle!

Favorite Features

All the storage plus the in dash cooler

Suggested Improvements

I really can not think of one. The options on the vehicle gives it all the bells and whistles. Is 50 MPG asking too much?

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Good vehicle for the price

Written by: Satisfied on 02/24/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I have a had my Journey for a year now and so far, no problems at all. It is a comfortable ride, reliable, reasonable gas mileage for its size, lots of storage and plenty of leg room for back seat passengers. Quiet, and has good visibility when changing lanes.

Favorite Features

Well thought out interior for storage and long trips, roomy. Comfortable, quiet ride. Handles well, has plenty of power. Good sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Seats are somewhat hard, radio is too low, rear window is small, and it would be nice if it opened separately from door. The instruments are a somewhat hard to see.

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2009 Dodge Journey SXT AWD

Written by: predator0332 on 02/23/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Our driving and ownership experience with the Dodge Journey so far has been excellent. The Journey has a smooth ride and it is very quite when driving a high speeds.

Favorite Features

The Dodge Journey has a lot of cool features. A couple that stand out in my mind is all the hidden storage compartments and an available 3rd row seat.

Suggested Improvements

None

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Awesome Family Car

Written by: Colorado Cruiser on 02/19/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

We've had the car a short time and absolutely love it! Were getting 27- 29mpg on the highway and low 20's in town. We have 4 kids ranging from 8 months to 15yrs, and everyone fits comfortably! There is no road noise and the vehicle hands very well! You can definitely feel the German technology and handling in the vehicle! We live in Colorado and with the traction control the vehicle handles awesome in the snow. We purchased the FWD model. If you want the convienence, and mini van features without a mini van feeling, this is the vehicle!

Favorite Features

The thing I like the best is the handling and control of the vehicle, not much body roll! The acceleration is smooth and crisp (V6).

Suggested Improvements

Swap the radio and climate control locations. It's difficult/distracting to adjust radio if you do not have the steering wheel controls (we do). I strongly suggest this option on this vehicle. The rear storage compartment could be about 12'in longer behind the 3rd row seating.

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