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2013 3.6 L Dodge Journey SXT - about 28,000 km.
4_ur_info, 07/03/2014
2013 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
On June 1, 2014, was getting off a highway onto a ramp, stepped on brakes to slow down to ramp speed limit and then the brakes locked suddenly, and the vehicle came to an abrupt halt with the ignition still running. As expected everyone in the vehicle lurched forward. What a major scare! Have not had another incident since then. Have limited confidence in the vehicle now and am not willing to take it on long distance trips.
Great Value on Dodge Journey
sarasotadon, 06/26/2013
2013 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
I just purchased the base American Value model, and don't regret it a bit. The RAV 4 and the CRV were close to being the winner, when I gave Dodge another look. I don't feel short changed at all, except I saved thousands off the sticker compared to those two. Beautiful inside and out, with great build quality. My kids love the back seats that move and recline, great for long trips. The rebates the other guys did not offer really made it a no brainer. Living in S. FL I didn't need or want a sun roof, so don't feel cheated out at all. Runs smoother than the other options, less get up and go with the 2.5, but will save on speeding tickets.
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What a beast
PoolShark101, 03/27/2022
2013 Dodge Journey Crew 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My wife bought one of these in the early days of COVID. It had just under 99,000 KM on the odometer at the time. Overall, this automobile is a beast. Fuel economy is not the greatest however the V6 engine will get you where you need to go. I find that the transmission sometimes is slow to shift when going from 2nd gear to 3rd gear (and from 3rd gear to 2nd gear). There's plenty of room for your stuff or other passengers. We went camping once, and with the seats folded down, we put all of our camping gear as well as a bunch of firewood in the back. My wife can't get enough of the hand-free features for her mobile phone. The heated seats and heated steering wheel are also a bonus on cold winter mornings. With the usual maintenance (oil change, swapping out air filter, etc) this thing runs like a dream. Occasionally the Check Engine light appears but for some reason it goes away when the gas tank is nearly empty. The mechanic can't explain it but the car has not failed us at all. I would highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a spacious ride that can hold all your stuff or your family. We initially went looking for something smaller, like a Ford Escape, but we got a good deal on the Dodge Journey and we absolutely love it.
Total junk after only 5 years!
JC, 07/14/2020
2013 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2013 Journey SXT brand new just under 7 years ago. The blacktop trim package was impressive, but what's that worth if the car won't last more than 7 years. The first few years were just ok. Within the first year something was somehow soaking the floor mats and filling the rear floor storage compartments. Come to find out it was a faulty hose under the steering wheel that was spraying liquid from the A/C onto the floor and me, unknowingly, when driving. There have been at least 4-5 recalls on this vehicle, including several electronic "fixes" which always seemed to cause other issues once "fixed," such as the radio now skipping channels if you drive over a bump. The steering wheel controls (radio and cruise) are all finicky and the cruise control does not maintain speed well at all. Once it hit 100,000 miles, the car began to malfunction in multiple major areas, including a faulty clock spring, ($600 part) and a broken flex wheel not 6 months later; ($1200 fix). After looking into the last two issues in particular, it seems to be a very common issue for Dodge & Chrysler vehicles. Even when one of their own dealership mechanics tell them these repairs are NOT normal wear and tear, Dodge refuses to acknowledge the flawed design and manufacturer defects in their vehicles. I will never buy another Dodge after my experience with this vehicle and the company's lack of accountability! Buyer beware on this one!!
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Great fit for us
tshoe, 02/22/2014
2013 Dodge Journey Crew 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
We have had our Journey for 1 year now and it is perfect for us. Compared to Terrain and Sante Fe and Rav4 when we were shopping new and used. This size (need to fit 2 vehicles in 2 car garage), options and value were our reasons we bought it new. $7000 off MSRP! Rides smooth, accelerates quickly although transmission can be clunky and/or unsure of it self at times. Gas Mileage is as advertised 16-17 city, 23-24 Hwy. Wife loves deep red metalic color.