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3.5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Should have bought the Charger instead

Pierrefonds, 08/18/2010
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I could not believe that after owning the vehicle for one year when all kinds of problems began. 1) the black decal placed on the doors had to be replaced. 2) the radio CD changer is stuck on DVD mode and won't play CD's. 3) Had problem with the thermostat. 4) THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE CHANGED."Told normal wear & tear with a smile " Yeah right! 5) Funny smell coming from the AC. 6) Turning left funny noise that sound like wheel wants to come off. 7) Using the key less entry system sometimes sets off the alarm. Reading all the other reviews makes me wish I had bought the charger instead. Would also like to know what day this vehicle was produced? Was it after a holiday?

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Loved it until

MommaWhitney, 07/05/2010
2009 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I loved this car and it was perfect for our growing family. It fits 2 very big car seats including one that is rear facing with hardly any problems. It has tons of storage for the kids toys and anything extra. And I love the all around look of the car. BUT at around 2 yrs (20,000 miles) I started having very similar problems as all the other reviewers. Even my mother in law who bought one right after me was having the same issues. I'm sad to say that the way dodge is handling the problems of 2009 journeys is going to cost them many customers. It's not worth buying a new car when you have to replace it two years later. Which is what I will be doing tomorrow, if I can trade it in for what I owe!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Wife's car

Ryan, 06/07/2008
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I don't get to drive this a lot it is the wifes car. She absolutely loves it. I like the AWD and the styling. Add some pin striping and it really makes this vehicle look good. Would recommend this crossover vehicle to anyone not wanting a minivan.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

From Hell

AHHHHHHHHHH, 05/11/2009
2009 Dodge Journey R/T 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've leased a Grand Caravan a Pacifica a Durango a Town and Country and now this and by far the last 5 years have been great but this car is from HELL The AWD coolant case broke and spilled all over my driveway leaking toxic fluid everywere My MYGIG on top of the dash came apart and short circuted causing a minor fire! After backing into a pole in Spokane [my MYGIG is broken] it caused $7000.00 and the dealer is stupid and saying my backup camera is working and I TORE THE WHOLE ______ UNIT APART!!!! Can't through Chrysler without getting a automated message saying Get Lost! THIS IS MY LAST CHRYSLER EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Crossover for the Money

Bestcrossover, 04/26/2010
2009 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love the Dodge Journey. I hadn't even heard of it when I saw it at the dealership! I had been looking for a car with SUV feel and room with better gas mileage than I had been getting in larger truck based vehicles. I have the 4 cyl engine, which doesn't have the power of a 6, but gets the job done for trips and work commutes. It is an attractive car that many people have asked me about, as it is quite uncommon on the road and is a new model.

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