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1.88 out of 5 stars

Worst new car ever!

T, 04/09/2010
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Within the first few months the thing that squirts windshield wiper fluid broke (twice), the stick that holds up the hood broke (dangerous!), and both cover over the visor mirrors broke off. I need to replace a tire and it was extremely difficult to locate a Kumho. After 2 years I needed to replace all 4 tires at $250 apiece. And the brakes needed replacing. The stain resistant seats are not stain resistant. Still had 3 years left on my loan - took a loss and traded that sucky lemon in!

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2.25 out of 5 stars

lemon of a car

Kiki, 03/30/2010
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

One month after purchasing my 09 Journey, I was locked out in the extreme cold because the computer system went dead. I brought it back twice to be repaired. I noticed a rotten egg smell that I brought the car back for twice and was told there was nothing wrong. Then it leaked water through the roof, that was repaired. Now as I was driving 60 miles an hour on the highway, a very loud bang and then the speed immediately dropped down to 2 miles per hour and barely moving. I have been without a car for 2 days while they replace the ptu unit in the transmission. To say this car is a lemon is being nice.

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5 out of 5 stars

Keep Waiting For the Other Shoe to Drop

BarryE, 03/23/2010
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am approaching 36,000 mi & have had no problems at all. I keep waiting for something to give me a reason to trade, but its almost perfect. I'm in Eastern NC & easily average 28 mpg on our rather flat terrain. My wife likes the vehicle size & heated cloth seats. My hands-free phone through my cell is better than her setup through her Camry.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Hope the new ones are better than 09

tess, 04/09/2010
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Needed to replace a tire and it was the biggest pain to find one. Needed all new tires after 2 years @ $250 apiece. The thing that squirts windshield wiper fluid out broke - twice. The stick that holds up the hood broke off right away. Both visor mirror covers broke off. Brakes needed replacing. All within 2 years! Crummiest new car experience ever.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best SUV nobody knows

Juan Marcos, 03/27/2010
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

First time I saw the Journey was on the road. Chrysler was not advertising at the time and then early last year went on a trip and rented one. I was very impressed by the sure footed handling, styling and interior design. Then I bought one. I tow a medium sized boat so I got the 3.5L V6 AWD and the optional 19" tires with the sport suspension and trailer package. The handling is almost sport car like, towing the boat is very secure, love the convenience of the interior compartments, IPOD in the glove box and I get great millage on the highway. Compared to other crossover SUVs, the performance and looks is as good or better, and a much better value. This is to me, the best SUV nobody knows.

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