Used 2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Giving my Journey back due to so many problems
costafamily5, Moose Lake, MN, 01/10/2012
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 journey about 6 months ago and it has been sitting in my driveway the last 2 months due to grinding when trying to drive and transmission fluid pooring out of it:(I bought it because it's roomy and my family and I like to take road trips but this was a bad buy we had to replace 3 tires already and to me the problems we are having means its not a safe family vehicle.I am not paying on it anymore and I refuse to buy another one,not worth the headache or the money its sad to say but true.Good luck future buyers if you want a lemon this would be a good choice.
Now a Granny Car / SOLD FOR A NICE TRADE IN
TwiceaDodge Owner, Jackson, MI, 01/28/2017
updated 02/15/2024
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
**Update, I sold the Journey because I got a heck of deal on a trade in. It only had 26000 miles on it and had I not fallen in love with another Durango, I would still have it. Use it a lot. I purchased brand new and still am under 20,000 miles. Switched jobs and now only drive 6-7 miles a day, but drive around town. When the first set of brakes needed replacing, along with the next 3 times, the guy at the dealer would say, "you're not driving enough", WHAT? What does that have to do with brakes rusting? The car drives fine, space to pick up from Lowe's and car pool. My biggest complaint outside of how many sets of brakes I've purchased, the keyless entry, sets off the alarm sometimes and then it takes, using the valet key to get in, which triggers the faster alarm, put the key back together and sometimes putting it into the ignition and starting it. Or hitting the unlock button while the key is in the ignition, or drive like I stole it. That is a real madden problem that a lot of people have yet nothing ever addressed. I will be selling it very soon and buy a smaller car..my first priority is that the alarm on the keyless entry button is far away from the unlock or lock button. That alarm crap is old. UPDATE***2019 I traded this car in because the back passager side door kept collecting water inside of it. Clearing the holes let it drain, but weird. Also the sun/moon roof started leaking into the sunglass holder. So while driving, I'd brake and water would leaking all over me, the radio. Well I have a used 2015 Durango now and so far, none of the quirks from the Journey but I miss that wonderful radio I could load my cds into the computer and listen to my music.
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$$$ gonna spend alot!!!!!
Don, Sacramento, CA, 01/30/2018
updated 08/08/2018
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
battery in drivers side front wheel well, not a good place, dealer charges $400 bucks to change battery every 4 years. at 40.000 miles range had engine top end replaced 3 times including heads. cost zero, warranty took care of it, breaks replaced at 30,000 miles cost $ $1000 bucks. dealer changed spark plugs , 6 plugs $600 bucks. timing belt replaced by dealer $1500 bucks... then of coarse there's always a few bucks on smaller stuff.. would I buy another, NOT ACHANCE!! IN COMPAIRISION TO A 1989 Toyota I bought new, owned it 15 years and only had about $550 bucks tied up in it in maintence.... Part of this review is dealership crazy thiefin high cost for getting things done. Advice to you, buy a auto with proven stability ... this is not it....
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Never Again
Lori, 08/20/2010
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought our lemon 1 yr ago. Problems started right away. Passenger window works when it wants to. Visor covers fell off. Windows go down by themselves. Replaced brakes, rotors & tires at 30,000. Car runs with no lights, air and radio. Had radio replaced. CDs would not eject. Electrical issue too many to mention. Losing power constantly. Hesitating when you pull out from stop sign, very dangerous! But to date our biggest issue with the vehicle is our paint is gone on both sides of the vehicle near bottom of back doors. We are down to bare metal. In fact it is rusting at this point. We are told its an environmental problem and its not covered. Huge chips of paint coming off the car. NEVER AGAIN
Worst Car I've EVER Owned
kysmommy07, Fayetteville, NC, 02/11/2012
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car because I wanted something. I previously had a pontiac g6 but after I gave birth to my son I needed more room for my son and all his accessories (car sear, stroller, diaper bag etc). I am a VERY safe driver. I checked for recalls, I've tried different brake pads. NOTHING! I took it to multiple dodge dealerships and 3rd party mechanics. I finally contacted Dodge's corporate office. I was told that I could be reimbursed for all my repairs up to 36,000 K-$500.00. Now my transmission went out at 46k. It's a 09 with 46K and no warranty. 110$ Junk! Several class action lawsuits. Worse car ever. Life threatening defects.