2009 Dodge Journey Consumer Reviews Page 9

Second review

Written by: KBA on 01/07/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I wrote a review in June of 08 and have had some problems since. The driver seat shimmys and the dealer doesn't seem to feel it. It also had a tapping noise coming from the engine. Brought it in and they had it for 3 days. Said there was a recall on tabs for the rocker arms.They put these tabs in and it didn't solve the problem.They ended up replacing the rocker arms.I have also had a prolbem with the express window feature on the driver side not working, and the doors auto locking on there own once I've closed the doors. I've been locked out twice. Really thinking this car wasn't the best choice. I now know why the give a lifetime powertrain warranty.

Favorite Features

Radio

Suggested Improvements

8 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Should have asked a driver

Written by: Acajin on 01/04/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This is a company vehicle, my last vehicle was a 2004 Dodge Caravan (which I loved). I've only had it 2 weeks and so far so good. I've just come back from a 1000Km trip and liked the feel and quietness of this vehicle on the highway. Handling is good, ride is a bit harsh, but I'm assuming that's because of the winter tires. My biggest complaint about this vehicle (to date) is the way it was designed to handle dirty road conditions in winter, ie. salt. First off the rear window wiper only wipes about a 135deg sweep. The wiper pivot is on the wrong side leaving a 45deg swath of dirty window right where you would normally be looking to find where a car should be when passing it.

Favorite Features

Storage.

Suggested Improvements

Rear wiper should sweep from other direction. Better slipstream characteristics for considering what accumulates on the rear of the vehicle and where.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Good value for the price

Written by: Mopar on 12/28/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

We traded in a Dodge Durango for this smaller SUV. I did have to take it in for a steering problem two days after I took delivery, they replaced the steering reservor and the streeing is great. No real complants, other than I am disappointed with the in town gas mileage.

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.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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SE is a good Common Sense Car

Written by: HMK on 12/22/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Wanted to replace our compact care with something more practical. Was impressed by the low base price. You get a lot of car for the money. Lots of extras and safety is standard (ABS, ESP, Airbags). Good car for driving around town. Car handles and drives well.

Favorite Features

Exterior design, price, aux input, space, safety.

Suggested Improvements

Turbo for the 4cyl. Keyless entry on the base model.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Excellent for a young family!

Written by: Yellow Cube on 12/16/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought this crossover to replace my good ol' Plymouth Neon. I was looking for a Patriot, loved it in the test drive but waited a few weeks... and bam! The Journey went out! I just couldn't thank myself for waiting. For about $5,000 (Canadian) less, I could have about everything a Patriot Limited Edition could offer me (except for the leather finish, which I didn't want anyway). I was happy for being able to buy my familly a new vehicule, but with the Journey, I managed to get options I would never think of at this price with the SE Plus and the Family Pack options. I am very pleased with it and even made a lot of noise when going to friends a family with this beautiful beast.

Favorite Features

The price! Lot's of space for people and cargo with the 5 seets configuration. The huge false bottom in the trunk. The soundproofing. The look!

Suggested Improvements

The seal of the windshield (don't hit it why your ice scrapper !). Radiator grill would feel less cheap if made in aluminum. Radio is kind of low. Sun visor don't hide the sun in the upper left of the driver (Upper right for passenger) 50 inches wide cargo would be so nice for wood board.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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It's OK

Written by: tg on 11/23/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

The first weekend we owned the Journey the brake module went out and then during service found the cv boot was torn and about 2 months ago had to have the wrieless ignition or whatever it is replaced. Overall though it has been a good vehicle and the service has been great. Haven't paid for a service yet nearing 11000 miles. MPG can get up there as long as your not in traffic but thats any. Got it based on room being we have two full sized dogs that ride in the back(no thrid row). Tranny whines a little too loud i think. But it's quiet for the most part.

Favorite Features

Plenty of cargo room, all controls are nicely spaced other than heater and radio which should be swapped.

Suggested Improvements

New leather seats. Leather is already bunching up which i have never seen. Get rid of the cheap cubby doors. Have had them fixed and still dont open right away. Side mirrors should transition live rear view. Swap heater and radio controls.

10 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Journey review at 3800 miles

Written by: dutch on 11/20/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Was reluctant to buy Journey but was replacing a van and liked the style. So far is a great car. Avg mpg has been 24.5 with a low of 21.3 and high of 26.1. Ride is comfortable, quiet and steady. Just finished 1500 mile trip and loved driving the car. So far everything works including tire monitor which came on when I picked up a nail

Favorite Features

Love the utility of the vehicle,mpg better the expected

Suggested Improvements

More radio and air controls

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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There's a reason there was only 1 left!

Written by: mopar on 11/15/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Good grief! My Canadian SE PLUS edition is a piece of junk! I was looking at Journey's and my dealer only had 1 journey left CC91601 to be exact and I know why it's a piece of junk. First my doors paint peels off due to mosture. Brillant Black fades easy and I've been fighting Chrysler about my noise when turning left.

Favorite Features

Price, space, safety

Suggested Improvements

Paint improvements, lower finance rates [not 6.99 over 60 months] No clunk when turning left!

0 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Bad Choice

Written by: Georgia Peach on 11/13/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Really like the Journey over all but have had nothing but issues with it. I'm the 8th review of there is a noise when making a left turn and after 3 power sterring reseviors later it still does it. Also there is a ticking noise in the engine. Found to be rocker arms and tappets, both replaced and it still makes the noise. My car has been in the shop 4 times and I still have the issues. The journey rides really smooth, I got my 1st. speeding ticket of 23 years driving in it. Would not recommend this car, too many issues.

Favorite Features

Roomy, has get up and go when asked, safety air bags, nice radio, lots of storage

Suggested Improvements

Lower the gas pedal, move the radio up highter, change interior trim sun glares on chrome and is blinding

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great SUV, but

Written by: Bobby on 11/09/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Have about 1000 on my machine so far and all the pieces are still together. Gas mileage about what I expected, 28mpg highway. Don't know just why some duck put 19in. rims on this thing but here in northern N.B. most of us have extra wheels with snow tires. No one has 19 in. snow tires (scared to ask how much). Base wheels are 16 in. and would be OK except can't get them, sold out so far. Comfortable and quietest Dodge I've owned so far.

Favorite Features

Good seat position (power seat). Quiet. So far no rattles or squeaks.

Suggested Improvements

Make rear seat headrests removable as no driver room when seat back down. Put the button to control the odometer where it should be not behind the steering wheel. Swap the position of the radio and heater panels. Put the cruise control on the wheel,not on that stick you catch your fingers on.

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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