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Journey To Hell
journeytohell, Gary, IN, 08/09/2011
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
My "2009" Journey was a beautiful show room car and thats all the good I can say about it. This car is a LEMON! New rotors and brakes every 10,000 miles. Won't start 3 times a week. Every time I turn the wheel I have this loud grinding noise like the wheels are going to fall off but, don't bother taking it in to the dealer because they will have it for days and then tell you they have no clue whats wrong and now that the warrenty is up they don't care if it's an exsisting problem or not, your S.O.L. My advise don't buy a Dodge......
love/hate 09 Journey owner
skymel13, Rio Hondo, TX, 06/19/2013
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I bought my 09 Dodge Journey used in July 2009 that's where my love started for the Journey. Everything great- loved that it was a 3 seater and a v6 engine. My Journey took our family on many family outings. My hate for the Journey started around 40,000 miles where it started to have starting problems, everything powered worked and it would start after 5 minutes. At, 50,000 miles starting issues again more often and taking longer to start. Took to dealer 3 times in one month. Told it was the battery (wrong). Starter and alternator good. problem: WIN Module and FOB key price to fix w/o ext warranty $800-$1000. I have ext warr paid $100. Please current Journey owners buy the ext warranty.
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Stop, no and don't.
Pangle, Elgin, IL, 05/25/2018
updated 11/29/2018
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This a PRIME example of why you should never buy the first model year of a new vehicle, especially anything from FCA Chrysler/Dodge. Our transmission blew up mid-cruise; taking the rear differential out with it. The engine pulleys (yes all of them) were replaced twice in 2 years. The front driver and passenger doors both shorted their electronics at the same time. The 3.5 engine is a great performer, but clearly it's worst enemy is itself. The engine and trans combo for that year were disasterous. Others complained about their brakes, but ours were great. Maybe the previous owner went for an aftermarket upgrade. The climate control failed twice in 3 years; shutting down the ability to choose any temp other than smoking hot on the entire passenger side. I enjoyed nice cool air conditioning while my wife didn't or vice versa. Terrible vehicle. Too bad too. On the interstate (when nothing was wrong with it) it was virtually unstoppable and the perfect ride. North Dakota to Oklahoma and back was a breeze...then it broke a week back from the trip. When we brought it in to be traded towards a different vehicle, I was surprised by how much they were willing to give us and you've never seen someone shake a car salesman's hand quicker in your life. Adios, Journey. Never again, Chrysler.
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2009 Dodge Journey SXT AWD is crap
blois16, Charlevoix, MI, 10/10/2011
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2009 Dodge Journey SXT AWD in May 2009. My husband had been told he would be shipping out to Afghanistan the following year and wanted me in a new AWD vehicle. What a wrong decision that was. New brakes at 26,000 miles, transmission leak, shuddering, which took 3-4 times to repair. I was told #5 cylinder was missing, didn't know why. Replaced EGR valve, had to take back in because the replacement was faulty. Power transfer unit went out, got it fixed, under warranty, no problem. Picked it up, transmission problems. They said water in transmission and Chrysler won't fix. 5-6 k to do this. What a piece of crap. Will get rid of this a.s.a.p.
The definition of Dodge is: TO AVOID!
Sundevildaddy, Austin, TX, 02/05/2016
Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
All your needs covered.. Once a month! Statement describes how frequently the car decides to start.. When she runs, she runs like a raped ape.. again, when she runs *sighs* First it was the ignition recall: scary as h*** losing all power and control at 70mph.. About once every 3 months. Finally got the L25 recall notice (2 days after first highway-shutoff).. Delay after delay from dealerships on parts ("oh we have parts..just not all of them")..finally had the recall performed, 2 years later (ironically, after the Feds slapped them with a monster fine for dragging their collective feet over completing recalls). Now our '09 Journey makes beautiful yard-art. 3 batteries later (and numerous, frantic/exhasperated phone calls from the Misses ) I drop in a Red top gel-cell.... Same problem 2 days later. Turn ignition and "clickclickclick". We stopped using the remote/security because of the complaints we've read (and verified by a dealer).. Nope. Not the problem. Now I get to tear the car down and trace/clean/dielectric and anti-corrode every stinking lead and plug on this beast (have you seen the harness? O M G!) Not worth the money or the hassle folks. Avoid at all costs!
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