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Used 2009 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews

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1.75 out of 5 stars

dealer want help

class6kayak, 08/23/2008
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

Owner

Patricia Fleischhaue, 02/14/2010
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I love driving my Journey. I like the idea that you have the feeling of a larger vehicle in a crossover. The interior is very convenient in many ways. My only complaint is that for a 6 cyl I do not get good gas mileage. I am getting only 10.4 to 11.1mpg on local traveling. I get the same mileage as on my 8 cyl Tahoe which is a much bigger vehicle. After reading all the other reviews I do not understand why I am getting so low mileage. On a longer trip I only get 14mpg. I truly hope this improves because I would highly recommend this vehicle to others if it was not for that one complaint.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Brakes and Peeling Paint

Frustrated, 09/05/2010
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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2.25 out of 5 stars

don't buy this one

nywoman77, 09/21/2008
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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All I can say is don't ever buy a dodge journey. I have had the worst experience with this car. It's been in the shop four times and I'm still having problems. Check engine light has come on three times. The wire harness in my engine has been repaired. I've had three O2 sensors replaced and I've had continuous transmission problems that Chrysler engineers are supposedly working on. I got a lemon. I hate my vehicle. Don't buy dodge!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Just bought one

Mom, 04/17/2008
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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My husband and I just bought one tonight. Traded in our beloved Escape. So far I am happy, the kids like it (well, my son thinks we should have went for a Mustang GT--oh well). Affordably priced and there was a $1000 rebate on it. Fine family car, drives nice. It probably wont turn any heads but that is not what I am interested in anyway. If it gets me to ballgames and gymnastics meets safely then I am 100% satisfied.

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