The 2017 Dodge Journey's strong suit is affordability, especially for a crossover vehicle with three rows of seating. Otherwise, with minor exceptions, it's hard to sing out many praises for this dated vehicle.
There have been few updates since the Journey first appeared in 2009. At the most fundamental level, no great claims are made for the refinement or performance of the base powertrain, which mates a relatively anemic four-cylinder engine to a behind-the-times four-speed automatic transmission. (Six-speed automatics are the rule in this segment.) And precise handling isn't one of the Journey's calling cards, either, as it brings pillowy characteristics to the task of negotiating a curvy road. Most rivals offer greater athleticism. The Journey started out with a nice design, and it still isn't bad-looking. So if your concerns are primarily budgetary, you'll probably overlook the lack of sophistication.
If only the Journey could compensate other shortcomings by delivering stellar fuel economy. But that isn't the case. Numbers range from an EPA-rated 21 mpg combined (19 city/25 highway) for the four-cylinder to 19 mpg combined (16 city/25 highway) for the V6 with all-wheel drive.
One bright spot is the optional V6 engine. So equipped, the Journey accelerates more assertively than most budget-priced crossovers, and fuel economy is barely affected. Throw in the available 8.4-inch touchscreen ? a longtime favorite of ours ? and the optional third-row seat and rear entertainment system, and you've got a pretty satisfying family vehicle that should still cost less than you expect.
Overall, though, the Journey remains a decidedly mixed bag, so we recommend taking a close look at other models. Our top pick among similar vehicles would be the Kia Sorento. Although it can get rather pricey, it also comes in two- or three-row specification and offers superior handling, features and interior refinement. If you don't need three rows, we'd point you to just about any other roomy small crossover SUV, including perennial favorites such as the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4.
Besides offering seating for five or seven passengers, the Journey is available in five trim levels. The SE has a reasonable level of standard equipment, while the SXT is sportier. The Crossroad and Crossroad Plus add increasing amounts of luxurious touches and creature comforts. Finally, the GT displays quite a bit of attitude while also delivering the most capability and driving satisfaction.
With the information available here, Edmunds can help you find the perfect 2017 Dodge Journey.
Used 2017 Dodge Journey Overview
The used 2017 Dodge Journey is offered in the following submodels: SUV. Available styles include SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A), Crossroad 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A), and SXT 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A). Pre-owned Journey models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The used 2017 Journey comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 4-speed shiftable automatic.
What's a good price on a used 2017 Dodge Journey ?
Save up to $300 on one of 128 used 2017 Dodge Journeys for sale at dealerships within 25 miles of Ashburn, Virginia with prices as low as $12900 as of Apr 22, 2018, based on data from 18 dealers and 74 consumer-driven dealer ratings ranging from 2 to 5 out of 5 stars.
Price comparisons for used 2017 Dodge Journey trim styles:
The used 2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad is priced around $19998 with average odometer reading of 12058 miles.
The used 2017 Dodge Journey GT is priced around $18190 with average odometer reading of 27212 miles.
The used 2017 Dodge Journey SXT is priced around $16514 with average odometer reading of 36151 miles.
The used 2017 Dodge Journey SE is priced around $14986 with average odometer reading of 19382 miles.
The used 2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad Plus is priced around $19293 with average odometer reading of 33634 miles.
Shop with Edmunds for perks and special offers on used cars, trucks, and SUVs near Ashburn, Virginia. Doing so could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Edmunds also provides consumer-driven dealership sales and service reviews to help you make informed decisions about what cars to buy and where to buy them.
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Vehicle SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review I'm an old man. I got my driver's license after learning on a 1967 Rambler American and a 1969 Pontiac Bonneville. I made it this far without a nav/infotainment system, traction/stability control, or bluetooth. The 4-cylinder engine in this thing has more horsepower than many older V-8s. That said, I think the 2017 Journey is a fantastic buy. I bought a $21,000 "stripper" - which still has, standard: a 173 hp engine (shared with Hyundai and Mitsubishi - buy one of their comparable vehicles and get the same motor), 4-speed OD automatic transmission, traction control, a six-speaker touchscreen audio system I can plug a USB drive into and "have my own radio station", dual-zone air conditioning, front and rear stabilizer bars, better interior lighting, automatic headlights, daylight running lights, and a nicely (manually) adjustable driver's seat. They even threw in an outdoor thermometer, and a gadget that lets you monitor your instantaneous and average fuel economy! I traded a 2007 Ford Escape for this, after the transmission grenaded at 146,000 miles. I consider this to be a step up, although still a front-wheel-drive "disposacar". Same ground clearance, same fuel mileage, good looks, with MORE standard features, more horsepower, easier for my wife to get in and out of. a better radio, more room (it's about a foot longer), and a bigger gas tank. Drives just as nice, handles about the same, much quieter, and I don't have to "drive it like I stole it" to get it moving at an intersection or on to the freeway. Controls same quality or better than the Escape. More power ports. Steering has enough feel for the average driver. 4-wheel power disc brakes "stop on a dime and give 9-cents change". Everything you REALLY NEED is included in the base price - this thing has more comfort and convenience items, and a ride and interior that rival a 1990's Cadillac. Good heater, ice-cold air conditioning. Don't option up unless you really need to, as "everybody" says these don't hold their value all that well. At 3800 lbs., it's heavy, and has a long wheelbase - probably why it rides so nice. BTW - if you don't plow your 2017 Journey into anything, it's doubtful you'll ever discover the difference between a 4-star and a 5-star safety rating. The Escape had poorer overall ratings, and in 10 years I never had an occasion to find out. If you're driving a 10 or more year old Escape or other, similar small SUV/CUV, and you are looking for a new vehicle with similar dimensions that doesn't look like every other SUV/CUV on the road, and an improved overall driving experience, you could do far worse than the 2017 Dodge Journey. UPDATE: While I do miss the styling of the 1st gen. Escape, I do have to say that I still like the 2017 Journey. I stand by all I said above, and will add that while the exhaust note makes it sound like you are driving a sewing machine, it has plenty of pickup, as my wife and I aren't closet Autocrossers. So far I have had no issues, and did change the oil, switching to full synthetic motor oil. Gets 22 MPG in town if you don't drive it like you stole it. On the highway, at 75 MPH with the cruise control and air conditioner on, it gets a solid 26 MPG. Maybe not as good as some other small SUV/CUV's - but you'll make up for it thanks to the low purchase price. I didn't buy the 3rd row seat, and saved a good bit of cash. Lots of cargo space with the fold-flat rear seats folded down - swallowed a storage shed kit with no problems. I plan on bringing home a load of patio blocks tonight... P.S. I LOVE the manual driver's seat in this vehicle - most comfortable I've ever experienced! 1-year update: I still like it. Everything I said above still holds true. The nice thing about the Journey is that you can find these equipped a hundred different ways, at prices from $22,000 to $40,000. Don't believe the hacks on the car magazine websites - the Pentastar V-6 and 8-speed automatic (which I have in my work van) is a ROCKET engine. The Journey is a fine vehicle for the money. The interior hasn't started coming apart, and everything still works. The only problem I've had is that I ran over something on the highway that ruined a tire, and broke a plastic cover under the front bumper cover. A replacement cover costs about $80.00 online, but you have to half disassemble the front of the car to replace it. I hope the Journey holds up as long as our Escape did. The only problem is that if it does, this model will have been discontinued by then, and I won't be able to buy another new one...
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Is the 2017 Dodge Journey safe? The 2017 Dodge Journey earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 2.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
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2017 dodge journey SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A), 4-speed shiftable automatic, regular unleaded 21 combined MPG 19 city MPG/25 highway MPG
What options are available on the 2017 Dodge Journey?
Available Dodge Journey 2017 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Dodge Journey 2017 Trims: Crossroad Plus, R/T, SXT, American Value Package, SE, Crossroad, Crew, Limited, GT, Lux, Express, Mainstreet, R/T , R/T Fleet
Exterior Colors: Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Pitch Black Clear Coat, White, Billet Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat, Vice White, Fathom Blue Pearl Coat, Granite Pearl Coat, Redline 2 Pearl Coat, Contusion Blue Pearl Coat, Bright Red Clearcoat, Pearl White Tri-Coat, Stone White Clearcoat, Storm Grey Pearlcoat, Copperhead Pearlcoat, Bruiser Grey Clear Coat, Deep Water Blue Pearlcoat, Blue Streak Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Whtie Noise Tri-Coat, Blue Pearlcoat, Light Sanstone Metallic Clearcoat, Verde Oliva, White Gold Clearcoat, Winter Chill Pearl Coat, Blackberry Pearlcoat, Blood Orange Clear Coat, Brilliant Red Tri-Coat Pearl, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Mango Tango Pearlcoat, Melbourne Green Pearlcoat, Silver Steel Metallic Clearcoat
Interior Colors: Black premium cloth, Black leather/cloth, Black leather, Dark Slate Gray leather, Dark Slate Gray/Light Graystone premium cloth, Black/Red leather, Pastel Pebble Beige premium cloth, Black/Light Frost Beige premium cloth, Black/Pearl leather, Dark Slate Gray cloth, Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige premium cloth, Black/Red premium cloth
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Post-collision safety system, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Third-row seating, Power Driver Seat, Bluetooth, Auto Climate Control, 3500lb Towing Capacity, 2500lb Towing Capacity, Upgraded Engine, AWD/4WD, Parking sensors, Back-up camera, Navigation, Towing Hitch, Alarm, Sunroof/Moonroof, Heated seats, Remote Start, Leather Seats, Upgraded Stereo, Rear Entertainment System, Mobile Internet
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Used 2017 Dodge Journey listings and inventory: Shop Edmunds' used car, SUV, and truck listings of over 6 million pre-owned vehicles to find a cheap used and certified pre-owned (CPO) 2017 Dodge Journeys for sale near Ashburn VA. There are currently 463 used and CPO 2017 Journeys listed for sale in your area, with list prices as low as 12900 and mileage as low as 0. Simply research the type of used car, SUV, or truck you're interested in and then select a vehicle from our massive database to find cheap pre-owned vehicles for sale near you. Once you have identified a used vehicle you're interested in, check the Carfax and Autocheck vehicle history reports, read dealer reviews, and find out what other owners paid for the used 2017 Dodge Journey. Then select Edmunds' special offers, perks, deals, and incentives to contact the dealer of your choice and save up to 8883 on a used or CPO 2017 Journey available from one of 2632 dealerships in your area.
What's a good price on a used 2017 Dodge Journey ?
Save up to $300 on one of 128 used 2017 Dodge Journeys for sale at dealerships within 25 miles of Ashburn, Virginia with prices as low as $12900 as of Apr 22, 2018, based on data from 18 dealers and 74 consumer-driven dealer ratings ranging from 2 to 5 out of 5 stars.
Price comparisons for used 2017 Dodge Journey trim styles:
The used 2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad is priced around $19998 with average odometer reading of 12058 miles.
The used 2017 Dodge Journey GT is priced around $18190 with average odometer reading of 27212 miles.
The used 2017 Dodge Journey SXT is priced around $16514 with average odometer reading of 36151 miles.
The used 2017 Dodge Journey SE is priced around $14986 with average odometer reading of 19382 miles.
The used 2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad Plus is priced around $19293 with average odometer reading of 33634 miles.
Shop with Edmunds for perks and special offers on used cars, trucks, and SUVs near Ashburn, Virginia. Doing so could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Edmunds also provides consumer-driven dealership sales and service reviews to help you make informed decisions about what cars to buy and where to buy them.
What options are available on the 2017 Dodge Journey?
Available Dodge Journey 2017 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Dodge Journey 2017 Trims: Crossroad Plus, R/T, SXT, American Value Package, SE, Crossroad, Crew, Limited, GT, Lux, Express, Mainstreet, R/T , R/T Fleet
Exterior Colors: Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Pitch Black Clear Coat, White, Billet Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat, Vice White, Fathom Blue Pearl Coat, Granite Pearl Coat, Redline 2 Pearl Coat, Contusion Blue Pearl Coat, Bright Red Clearcoat, Pearl White Tri-Coat, Stone White Clearcoat, Storm Grey Pearlcoat, Copperhead Pearlcoat, Bruiser Grey Clear Coat, Deep Water Blue Pearlcoat, Blue Streak Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Whtie Noise Tri-Coat, Blue Pearlcoat, Light Sanstone Metallic Clearcoat, Verde Oliva, White Gold Clearcoat, Winter Chill Pearl Coat, Blackberry Pearlcoat, Blood Orange Clear Coat, Brilliant Red Tri-Coat Pearl, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Mango Tango Pearlcoat, Melbourne Green Pearlcoat, Silver Steel Metallic Clearcoat
Interior Colors: Black premium cloth, Black leather/cloth, Black leather, Dark Slate Gray leather, Dark Slate Gray/Light Graystone premium cloth, Black/Red leather, Pastel Pebble Beige premium cloth, Black/Light Frost Beige premium cloth, Black/Pearl leather, Dark Slate Gray cloth, Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige premium cloth, Black/Red premium cloth
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Post-collision safety system, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Third-row seating, Power Driver Seat, Bluetooth, Auto Climate Control, 3500lb Towing Capacity, 2500lb Towing Capacity, Upgraded Engine, AWD/4WD, Parking sensors, Back-up camera, Navigation, Towing Hitch, Alarm, Sunroof/Moonroof, Heated seats, Remote Start, Leather Seats, Upgraded Stereo, Rear Entertainment System, Mobile Internet
The used 2017 Dodge Journey is offered in the following submodels: SUV. Available styles include SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A), Crossroad 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A), and SXT 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A). Pre-owned Journey models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The used 2017 Journey comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 4-speed shiftable automatic.
