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3.5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Value For The Money

sfriend, 08/21/2009
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I have read other reviews here and I have to say that most of the complaints about the Journey are just absurd and elementary. Most all brands have plastic interiors,power wise this is not a sports car,we are consistently getting 18mpg in town and 25mpg highway. As far as transmission problems,we have have not experienced any,but that's not to say there aren't a few. As I drive around town I can't help notice all of the well marked courtesy vehicles from Mercedes, BMW,Acura and Lexus. Why do your think they are out there? Its not because they are getting an oil change! Most All brands have issues & recalls. We have the SXT model. Overall we feel the Journey is a fantastic value for the money.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Loving It for The Most Part

Diane, 09/03/2008
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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It is making a strange baffling noise that is coming from the exhaust system. My dealer-ship has tried its best to fix problem, now need to wait for Dodge to fix. Noise gets on your nerves at time. Radio should be where ac/heat unit located, more detail on dash and interior.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Worst vehicle I have ever owned!

wjwheeler, 08/29/2009
2009 Dodge Journey R/T 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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My transmission has had problems since day one and the dealership has been unable to duplicate the problem. 2 weeks ago it stuck in first gear. I drove it about 3 miles to the dealership and let the service manager ride with me to verify that I had a valid complaint. We drove several miles and it would not change out of 1st gear. I left it at the dealership and returned several days later only to learn that the transmission was working fine. Normally the transmission will slip and jerk in to gear after a delay. The Journey also will "die" for no apparent reason. The seats are uncomfortable and the ride is terrible! I would not recommend this vehicle.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Classy and Fun to Drive

Momcat, 07/12/2008
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Got this car in May to replace my previous SUV. So far, I love it! It has so many great features, and my kids love the comfort. I love the safety features. I would have the the R/T, but I did not want leather seats (I hated them on my last SUV) - these cloth seats look great, are comfortable, and I am quite happy with my choice. Drives beautifully,and is so very quiet. My only complaint to date is there is a pretty good blind spot in this car, but it helps leaving the extra backseat mirror down to help with this. I love this vehicle and would recommend it to anyone not wanting to be a minivan mom!

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Not HAPPY With My Journey!

gd1234, 09/05/2009
2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Have only had the car 4 days and the engine light has been on twice, going in the shop for the second time! Makes a noise and the car vibrates between 40 and 45 mph. I am concerned that I have bought a LEMON! Only 4 days and going in the shop again and they don't know whats wrong! I should have never bought this car! Buyers beware!

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