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3.5 out of 5 stars

Brakes, Brakes, and More Brakes!

Vampi, 08/28/2010
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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This is another issue with brakes. Replaced front brakes at 9500 miles and told that was normal. Now again at 12,500 miles, plus back brakes. Need front rotors replaced as well. Biggest concern is there was no warning, brakes were completely gone, and no noise from the wheels, twice now. Dealer cant figure out why, but will comp our front brakes. Wont offer much in trade either. Seat stains will not come out of the fabric they use, even with stain guard applied.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

dealer want help

class6kayak, 08/23/2008
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I've had my Journey for 3 months and already have had the sunroof, power steering, transmission, and main wiring harnesses worked on. The oil light came on before 3000 miles and I got the recall about the wiring harness about the same time. I made an appointment and had the service department look to see why the car made a load noise when turning left. The Power steering was replaced and the transmission started slipping between 1st and 2nd gear also gets stuck in 5th gear and causes my mpg to be about 16.5. Now the the dealership is leaving it up to Chrysler to figure out.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

SE is a good Common Sense Car

HMK, 12/22/2008
2009 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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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.

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1.63 out of 5 stars

Should of bought a Ford

2009 Dodge Journey R, 09/01/2010
2009 Dodge Journey R/T 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I have had nothing but problems with my Journey. It shakes when I stop. I had to have new rotors at 10,000 miles now at 20,000 its doing the same thing. The front end makes loud noises when I back out of my driveway. About once a week everything in the car shuts down and I have to restart it. It makes a humming noise when in idol. I am so tired of taking it to the dealer. I asked them if others have had problems and they tell me no. Someone told me it was one of the first Journey's off of the assembly line and thats why I'm having so many problems. I have 21,000 miles on it and I want to get rid of it. "My Dodge Journey is a LEMON!"

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Brakes and Peeling Paint

Frustrated, 09/05/2010
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I also had to replace brakes. I am also having the issue with peeling paint on the rear view mirrors now. Of all the cars I have purchased in my life this is the worst experience with a car I have had. I will no longer purchase Chrysler products based on my experience with this car. I was a loyal Chrysler customer prior to this experience. Chrysler refuses to do anything about the issues.

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