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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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4.13 out of 5 stars

Good value for the price

Mopar, 12/28/2008
2009 Dodge Journey R/T 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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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.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Why not more???

Yvonne from Vegas, 07/27/2009
2009 Dodge Journey R/T 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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My main complaint is it's a wimpy V6. Now maybe I'm used to the bigger Cummins Diesel power, but this thing needs a little more juice, and the gear ratio makes shifting a full time job when traveling & doing hills. If you want the best performance, you MUST shift manually, and that gets tiring, after all, I bought an automatic! I think they could have done better. I also think the passenger side seat should be power also. The ride is very comfortable, my husband finds it almost impossible to stay awake when we are traveling, thus, I end up doing all the driving! For the price, I love the car, will I keep it? Probably not after 2 years.

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1.25 out of 5 stars

In for a Bumpy ride

Helpme, 09/09/2010
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I bought this 2009 Journey, from Carl Gregory in Columbus, Ga. That was my first mistake! I have 26,000 miles on it. It has been in the shop numerous times. All the plastic glove compartments, visors, back speakers have been replaced. Now I had my front brakes replaced, rotors rotated front tires replaced and I still have severe vibrations in steering wheel, especially when braking, the whole front end vibrates. I just put about $700 in the past 3 months. I owe too much to trade it in. I guess i will have to get a lawyer again, but this will be the last dodge I will ever own! Avoid the Journey if you are smart..

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