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

3.6 out of 5 stars
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2.5 out of 5 stars

**WARNING DON'T PURCHASE A Lemon!!**

snlewis, Corona, CA, 04/22/2011
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased this Journey 6/6/08. I've never owned a vehicle with more problems! Delivery miles 145 8/6/08 Replace 1 tire=$120.00 Rear body panel popping off 1/29 13K Rotors glazed & visor vanity broken 3/28 17K Rotors & front pads Replaced 6/16 20K Steering wheel replaced, peeling 7/14 23K Rear pads 12/1 33K Passenger seat belt Broke Wheel locks R the wrong ones-installed by the dealership! 2 tires $346.80 Alignment $99.95 Front Brakes $318.00 Throttle body & combustion chamber flush $230.95 6/9 42K will not start 6/15 will not start 10/5 48K Engine Isolator Broken 12/1/10 52K rear brakes Replaced Radiator 4/20/11 Won't start AGAIN and stopped running in the middle of an intersection.

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3 out of 5 stars

Everything that could go wrong, will!!!!

mommaturkey, San Jose, CA, 09/10/2013
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased my 2009 Journey SXT in July 2008 and have had problems ever since. I have wierd noises coming from the back by the exhaust pipes, the car will not start sometimes until I move the shifter in and out of park, the brakes are horrible (having to replace them every 12,000 miles or so) and now the sound I had in the front is now a blown out motor mount. This car has been to the dealers so many times and they could never figure out any of the problems. Once it is paid for, I am selling it!! No more "US" made cars for me!! Oh and I get shocked every time I get in and out of the car!!

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2.13 out of 5 stars

PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE

strat1163, Piffard, NY, 07/26/2011
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Purchased a 2009 Journey new in June 2009. Since this time I have had never ending problems with this vehicle, and I am NOT exaggerating. Here is a list of what was wrong with it: 6/2009: Air conditioning stopped working and needed system replaced. 9/09: developed a water leak causing mold in interior and rusty seat frames. 10/9 Both vanity mirrors broke. 1/10 water leak returned and at this point car smelled like a musty wet dog. Dealer "fixed" again 6/10: Transmission went and needed replaced. 3/11 Both exterior mirror paint was peeling: were painted. Both exhaust tips were rusting badly and exhaust was replaced. But dealer installed new exhaust with bent tips. cont.....

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4 out of 5 stars

3.5L v6 sxt trim

Dominick, Elwood, IN, 03/07/2019
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I’ve have had my 2009 Dodge Journey since 88000 miles and it is now just hitting 20000 miles haven’t had any issues until now timing belt broke which is just normal wear and tear for its age and mileage

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1.63 out of 5 stars

Journey Front Brakes are Faulty.

chris_baker13, El Paso, TX, 06/03/2011
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have had my Journey for about a year now and my brakes keep failing. I have had the rotors resurfaced many times and replaced brake pads and yet I only have 39,000 miles on it and its a 2009. I think there is something worong with the design or engineering of the setup.

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