2009 Dodge Journey Consumer Reviews

BAD BRAKES AND ROTORS

Written by: PETE on 10/14/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

my brake pads and rotors went at 16,500 miles. Both front rotors were warped causing me to need replacement. the dealer told me that there was nothing that they could do because the warranty was 12/12 on brakes. i called HQ and they said that until there is a recall I would have to pay for the repairs and that there was nothing that they could do for me. I was told by one of their mechanics that they are using inferior brake components to keep production costs down. If a recall comes out then I could get re- embursed for the brake job at that time. I am not going to buy out the lease now. They are getting this piece of crap back and going foreign. DON'T BUY THIS VEHICLE!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Improve the quality of the parts so they last longer and keep customers.I am no longer a dodge customer!

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Smooth Sailing until 15 months

Written by: kjsherman77 on 10/07/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Overall we have really loved our journey. We purchased when they first came out and the first issues I had were the heat/radio/windows not working at random intervals (I would have to turn the car off and restart several times) The dealership couldn't find any problems with it. I also hear a weird noise when I make hard left turns and my dash vibrates when I go over 50 mph. The latest thing that makes me regret the purchase is that the front brakes/pads/rotors are completely shot and it only has 21k miles on it.

Favorite Features

Storage, free satellite for a year, remote start, exterior look

Suggested Improvements

Fix the quirks like the dash vibrating and the weird noise when turning left. also have a recall for the brakes and rotors since this seems to be a massive problem

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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dealer special....JUNK.!!!!!!

Written by: BAD Journey on 10/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Journey R/T 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This car has been nothing but a headache since a month after we purchased it. It had an axel seal to bust causing oil to leak on the exhaust, the transmission is always shifting gears, sometimes it wont shift down when going up hills, then when it does shift down it wont shift back up, it down shifts to low gear while in cruise control going 70 mph on the interstate & almost got us hit,Chrysler says that's the way the car is designed to work, power steering whins all the time, Chrysler says that is normal also. Any problem that this car has Chrysler says it is normal so it doesn't do any good to call them with your problems. All i can say is LEMON, this car should have been YELLOW.

Favorite Features

the color.....

Suggested Improvements

everything needs work....might be a nice car is a couple years when they get all the bugs worked out of it....

3 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Great Car for the Price

Written by: Acerx1 on 09/25/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Probably one of the quietest cars in it's class. Stunning with the 19 in chrome wheels. More storage than I could ever use. I love the green LED floor board lights, handy if you drop something. A fun car to drive...love that Auto Stick...I'm used to rowing my own gears. Cool the way the middle seats pop up and forward out of the way. The wide opening door are great getting grandma in and out but you must watch the kids opening them to far in tight parking lots. Overall I love this car. Waiting for the Chrysler version.

Favorite Features

Six pack coolers built into the floor boards and the mercedes inspired ignition switch. The rechargable flashlight in the cargo hold is always ready.

Suggested Improvements

Throw in the new Phoenix V6 that dodge is working on.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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NEVER EVER AGAIN!

Written by: Apache on 09/22/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Ok I was so happy at first - never owned a car this nice......never judge a book by its cover they say....it has been in the shop for brake sensor recall, warped rotors X3! MIGIG crashed. Now it's sitting in the driveway the past month pending Lemon Law for the rotors. Us brakes and rotors people got to find each other and DO something about it. We paid alot of hard earned money for this vehicle! Everyone else - don't buy one....just say NO!

Favorite Features

Storage, video, AC plug in rear, quiet ride

Suggested Improvements

Own up to your mistakes and fix our cars! Didn't anyone test drive these darn things prior to releasing them?!

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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The worst vehicle ever!

Written by: Cheryl on 09/20/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I have owned my vehicle for approximately 11 months and my car has been in the shop more days than I can count. Everything that has been mentioned in the other negative reviews has happened to my vehicle. My car acts like it is going to die on a regular basis and the dealership cant find the problem. My radio decides to stop working for no reason. My strut tower was not bolted in. Nice workmanship!! My door locks decide when they will work. Some days the locks will work and some days they wont. I have nothing nice to say about the vehicle or the dealership!!! I do not feel safe driving this vehicle!! Stay away from the dodge product!

Favorite Features

None

Suggested Improvements

Everything

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Bad fit/trim - Beware 19" tires

Written by: mbardsley on 09/19/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

After having this vehicle for a few months, I really am not that excited over it anymore. Lots of interior fit/finish issues that lots of people having. The make-up mirrors on the visor, will be the first to break, very cheap. Watch out on your brakes, this vehicle will eat breaks in 10k, and warp the roters. I do work of a large rental car company, and they have major issues with this vehicle and its breaks. 19" Kumo tires, avoid the 19" option. The tires are cheap crap, went through 3, road hazards, thin sidewalls, soft tread, and you can't get the tires. Discount can get them, order only.

Favorite Features

Seating, size, storage

Suggested Improvements

better quality workmanship better brake design take a different option on 19" tire size, so we are not locked into one manufacturer

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Dodge Journey Rocks

Written by: Impressed Guy on 09/18/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I have had this vehicle for three months now and have had it on two long roadtrips. I get better gas mileage then posted. It is well built and very reliable. I have tried the safety features with almost getting in accidents while driving through Montreal Quebec of which were not my fault. I have owned 4 Chrysler Vehicles and have had no problems with any of them. If people would slow down and actually do the posted speed limit then maybe they would see better gas mileage. Everybody thinks that driving is a right, WELL IT'S NOT. Keep up the good work Dodge.

Favorite Features

Everything it was exactly what I wanted with more then enough safety features to keep my family safe on the road.

Suggested Improvements

None

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A good value for money

Written by: eric on 09/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Journey R/T 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

So far, no probs whatsoever. Good buy.

Favorite Features

Storage, design, looks.

Suggested Improvements

Poss. better fuel economy

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Best choice for our family

Written by: seveninavan on 09/17/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Overall, we have had a fantastic experience with our Journey. One minor trim problem that was corrected quickly. Love the seating configuration for our five children. Easy access to back row. Comfortable ride. Plenty of power. Traded in my Grand Caravan for this. With luggage rack and lots of neat storage, we love it! The seats fold down easily for hauling all kinds of stuff. Be careful of 90° opening rear doors...tend to bang other cars in garage or parking lot. Love the Sirius radio and climate control! So much better than our Honda Odyssey (yes, I know...but we NEEDED one 8- passenger vehicle and the domestic options are so limited). LOVE this car! And out the door for $19000.

Favorite Features

Comfortable driving position, handling, safety. Very well-thought- out features make it easy even for our kids to operate the seats (ages 5-14).

Suggested Improvements

I agree about moving the stereo up higher on the dash. Also, dials get hidden behind steering wheel for taller drivers like me. Wish mileage was better...17-19 so far in mostly city driving. Got better in my 1996 Grand Caravan (19-23 for city).

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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