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40,000 trouble free miles
Pink, 02/25/2020
updated 03/08/2021
2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought the car thinking it was a cheap way to have a more reliable car to travel with. Has passed all expectations. Yes there is not a lot of power in the 4 cylinder motor. Yes the gas mileage is right around 25 mpg but it has provided trouble free travels for the last 2 years.
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Poor Performance and Gas Mileage
Erica Pallaron, 05/04/2017
2017 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 19 people found this review helpful
If you're trying to get out of someone's way, you'll have to step on the gas all the way to get it to move. Very sluggish out the gate. I drive approximately 6 miles to work one way. I do highway driving. I stay between 55 and 60 mpg - nice and steady. I have not once his over 19mpg. I have to fill up the tank every two weeks. I drive approximately 500 miles per month. Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep 4cyl vehicles are notorious for poor gas mileage. you would think they could fix that. My friend's F150 Turbo 350 gets 22 - 26mpg. Something's wrong with this picture.
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Not Again
Fred, 01/29/2018
2017 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought it new and within 1000 miles the front-end began to make clunking noises over any kind of imperfection, from small bumps to the lip on your driveway. Headlights "blink" occasionally driving at night. Took it to the Dodge dealer, who said they checked it all out and it was fine. Dumb-founded, I took the mechanic for a ride and he said, yes, he noticed the continual clunking in the front-end,but that this is normal for a Journey. Mentioned the headlight issue and his response was that "if that were happening, it would have logged a code" ( as if I am making it up). Now I see why the dealer tried to hard sell me an extended warranty on their NEW CAR. I am kind of stuck with this rig, so I hope it lives for the life of the loan. But my gut tells me that once the 12 month, 12k warranty is up, all hell will break loose.
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piece of crap dodge
mike, 07/25/2021
2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
the car suffers from bad parts like the rack and pinion system fails around 80,000 miles causing the car not to steer to the right accidents will happen, this is $ 3200.00 to replace not under warranty, battery will die in the first 2 years because of location expect to pay around $500.00 to replace, all 4 struts fail and leak around 25,000 miles expect to pay $ 1400.00 to replace
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Love this Dodge
Scott, 04/20/2019
2017 Dodge Journey GT 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We were not looking fora car and thus found this one. AWD GT model with 3rd row seats and lots of storage space. It's not the biggest but is is bigger than my Hyundai Santa Fe sport was. It also has the 6 cylinder 6 speed with lots of get up and go. AWD and good breaks has sopped me from being in an accident twice since i bought it. I would recommend this to anyone and am someone who never thought they would have a Mopar car ever again. Evenmy wife likes it.
Love my Journey!
Mary Reitsma, 03/01/2023
2018 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I traded in an older Journey for this one I found when driving by one day! I Love it!
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Very poor gas mileage
Michael, 02/18/2019
2018 Dodge Journey GT 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this Dodge journey RT I have a two year is now the car is great the garage heated seat but the problem I have with mine is I only gets 12 miles to the gallon in the city and drinks gas like crazy it’s only a V-6 it’s supposed to get 17 in the city and the best I get is between 11 and 13
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Does not replace a van
Don, 01/20/2018
2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
The third row seat is marginally usable, difficult for an adult to climb into and sit in. The seat rails for the second row are trip hazards, not friendly at all. Bought a mini-van instead.
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I thought it was great ~ I was wrong
KD, 06/22/2019
2017 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I should have listened to my gut! The day I test drove it, it shook but the sales guy told me it was the tires so they put a new set on and I took it! Before I knew it it was shaking again called the dealership and they said it needed to be balanced so they did that and sent me on my way....but then here we go again now I'm angry the dealer said maybe we had a bad batch of tires so they put on another set. That did not work either and at this point I just want out of this car not even a year into owning it. Never did figure out what was wrong with it I cut my losses and got out of my Dodge journey
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Horrible Don't waste your money
Darren, 10/12/2022
2018 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased a brand new 2018 Dodge Journey in December of 2018. It only had 3 miles on it when I purchased it. I did All my scheduled maintenance and oil changes on time. Now the vehicle has 150,000 The interior and body are in excellent shape. However the engine is gone. I purchased the vehicle for 26,000 and I owe 10,600 and the engine is gone. My warranty has expired and I was told it will be 4,700 for a used engine and about 2,000 to put it in. That will bring me up to close what I owe on it. For starters Dodge put a 4 cylinder engine in a 7 passenger SUV. I always said the engine was too small for the car. This is the worst vehicle I have ever owned. I will never buy another Dodge again. Oh BTW I use to be a Dodge guy until I got this vehicle. Never Again!!!!
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a dependable car
tom c, 06/04/2023
2017 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
the awd is great for rain and snow,we have done just normal maintanence.replaced tires .162,000 miles.this is our second one
DODGE SXT AWD Journey for the journey
Way, 11/17/2023
2017 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Has been an excellent vehicle. Replaced battery 3 years ago and recent tune up. Did get new tires but got 65000 miles plus out of the old ones.
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Better than expected
Bryan, 03/05/2024
2018 Dodge Journey GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Journey has been very reliable, good performance comfortable and very affordable
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Love my journey
Jarrp, 11/12/2024
2018 Dodge Journey Crossroad 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My journey has 250k kms in it 2018 crossroad awd. And I've probably spent the most money on tires. Some strut repair due to my gravel driveways having potholes that's about it
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no trunk space
christine s, 09/02/2018
2018 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 15 people found this review helpful
dont try to go shopping with kids you wont have no space to put anything and the 3rd row seating no leg room
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<3 my DJ
Sean, 01/13/2021
updated 01/22/2024
2017 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
PROS: Throaty V6, sporty exhaust, 3rd row, AWD, roof rack, towing capability, comfy like caravan just lower roof height, but nice and wide for hip and elbow room, Spare tire mounted outside of vehicle underneath where it should be to maximize interior cargo space. CONS: European styling caused front end to have way to much plastic and I do not like the dodge intrepid placement of the battery in the front bumper outside of the engine compartment. No front footwell lights, but has lights in door.
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2017 nightmare
Dee, 02/10/2019
2017 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 12 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2017 Dodge Journey in January 2017. The trunk space is small to none. It doesn't come with bluetooth or a navigation system. Today(02/10/19) I went outside and it will not start. I tried to give it a jump and that wouldn't work either. It's basically brand new so I'm not sure what it could be.
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Love it!
Missouri Husker, 10/19/2019
2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad Plus 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
To begin with I don't put a lot of miles on my car since I retired. I have the 6 cylinder crossroad with awd. It handles great, and the 4 wheel drive makes cornering good. The seats are not as comfortable as in my wife's car but on the other hand I can feel comfortable longer in the Journey seats than her more expensive Morano. Love the storage spaces, and even though it is not the fastest car I have owned or the most plus...I love. Cons, not the easiest to get into because of its height being awd. Have had a couple of older friends that had trouble with the height, but easy for them to get out. But like I say I have only put about 7000 miles on since I bought it, I also drive my older dodge pickup.
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Love love love
Brittany, 05/24/2020
2017 Dodge Journey GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Dodge Journey is a hot alternative to a mini-van! The GT has a lot of power and smooth riding!
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Journey 2017 crossroads flexfuel
Rene, 01/15/2021
2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 1st suv for my growing family i wanted to occasionally drive 7 family members and have optional lay flat seats for carrying stuff from home depot without an expensive price tag. Bought it for 16,000$ in 2017 10, 000 miles and I have a flex fuel gas station so save .50 cents on gallon everytime i top up. 80,000 miles so far has never given me any problems in 4 years. Great 1st time suv for someone thats young just starting out. Maybe in 5 years will be able to afford a more luxury suv but for now its good bang for the buck.
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137K and still going strong!!
Deacon 101, 01/22/2024
updated 02/03/2025
2017 Dodge Journey GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought a loaded 2017 AWD GT in January 2018. Had the Chrysler employee pricing (through a grandson) and so got the $35k vehicle for $25k AND the $5,500 lifetime warranty for only $2,700. Have had very little problems with it (only one small leak from the PTO under the basic warranty); recently a replacement of the left rear taillight assembly for $100 under the lifetime warranty. Have changed the oil and filter every 5k with full synthetic; trans fluid changed every 30k; rear diff and pto fluid changed every 60k; changed plugs, belt, hoses, battery, coolant, and brakes/rotors at 100k (90% of the miles are highway). Also changed the gas cap at 50k and 100k because it started giving a code for small evap leak. Vehicle runs great and gets decent mileage, and the AWD system works great in Ohio winter weather (my wife has a job in which she HAS to get to work no matter the road conditions). We hope to get 200,000 or more out of this vehicle. Too bad Chrysler stopped selling the lifetime warranty about 11 months after we bought this vehicle.
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Dodge is Winning
Sven, 09/08/2019
2017 Dodge Journey GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The best combination with a powerful v6, and three rows of seats. We have been driving Didge for 26 years now and this car is great.
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I bought my 2017 Dodge Journey about a year ago.
Tom Rios, 01/27/2021
2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has a good quality ride, driving on the freeway is a very comfortable smooth ride. And I'm talking about the 3.3 V6 engine and six speed transmission. Thus, there are some downfalls like poor mileage if you drive it like a gangster getting away from the mob. The FWD Journey 3.3 V6 is very difficult to control when turning on high accelerated turns. But, since it's not a racing Hotrod, normal driving is enjoyable. I really like my Jounney.
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