2014 Dodge Journey AWD Review: Is this really a Man Van?
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- ( www.TFLcar.com ) 2014 Dodge Journey AWD is perhaps the most unique vehicle in the van segment. Dodge is the bad boy brand of the automobile world. The boys at Dodge like to call the 2014 Dodge Journey the Man Van. But is there really such a thing as a Man Van. In another accurate, fun and informative TFLcar review Roman takes the latest 2014 Dodge Journey for a spin and test drive to find out.
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I bought a 2015 R/T AWD a few months ago as a credit rebuilder. I feel like I got great bang for the buck with the amount of vehicle I got for the money. As an almost 10 year old vehicle, it still has great features like the heated seats and wheel, the fantastic Uconnect system, a great Alojne stereo, back up cam and tons of storage and passenger room. I like it a lot because it has just enough of the features I want and none of the new driver assist stuff with bells and whistles and warning lights and vibrating seats and all the nonsense new cars have. The driving position is very comfortable and commanding. This is an excellent long distance cruiser. I commute 120km round trip all highway daily with it and it’s an excellent ride. The highway fuel economy is acceptable for an all wheel drive box on wheels on the highway, I can average around 10L/100k. The city fuel consumption is disgusting, I can be as high as 14-15L/100k which is pretty rough for a V6. J used to do around 10 in the city with my 3.8L Buick Lesabre. The AWD is the fuel killer, however the winter time stability and the extra peace of mind traction do somewhat make up for the extra fuel use. The engine itself is great, but the 6 speed auto can be a little bit laggy and rubbery sometimes. If you’re just driving normally, it’s smooth as can be, but when trying to accelerate quickly or pass on the highway, it gets confused and either holds or drops a gear at weird times and then feels like a haywire CVT. Overall, it does everything I need and want it to do, and I would absolutely buy another one, maybe an 18 or 19 Crossroad. Price point is great for what you get as a used vehicle. Pretty much does everything a Durango can do except have a V8 and a little more room. Solid 8/10 vehicle for a daily family vehicle that will get the job done. This is also the first Dodge I’ve ever owned, in over 100 vehicles in 20 years.
Have the Durango and my wife has the journey they're pretty much the same car it's just one is bigger and badder with a hemi but when we bought them they called the Durango an suv and the journey a mini suv both are very spacious both have DVD player for the kids the Durango is a gas guzzler where as the journey is not I love both cars and so does my wife :-)
we have durangos and caravans and journeys on our rental fleet. journeys are much more similar to the caravan than the durango.
and anything chrysler makes is a money pit after 5 years. do the research on reliability
@@KyLesCaster
Dodge makes the SUVs you had mentioned earlier, not Chrysler. They are the parent company that owns Dodge. Kinda like GM owns Chevy and Buick.
Dodge filmed a commercial at our house for the Journey. It was prety cool to watch the process.
oh no, we have to close the tailgate with our hands? what shall we do...?
Not a fair comparison to the hybrid Highlander IMO - that STARTS at $47,300. You could buy two Journey V6's for that.
I bought a brand new 2014 Dodge Journey FWD last year and I absolutely love it. It has enough pick up for me and it runs extremely smooth. Plenty of room for my vacation needs, very good gas mileage and it looks fantastic. I could not be happier.
What does FWD mean?
@@byron1321Front Wheel Drive: the engine powers the front wheels.
How did the car treat you the following years?
I have a 2015 Journey SXT and I love it. Excellent quality car for its price. Only complaint is the fuel economy, it should be way better then it is. Other then that it is a great SUV for families. Drives comfortably, reliable and handles very well. The 8inch Unconnect system is the best in its class for sure!
For having to hit 5k rpm to hold 55 up a hill are you really too suprised
Close the trunk the MANual way!!!! They said man van!!! lol
Thanks for the review! It's Canada's #1 selling crossover
Love the dark blue/teal colour! I drive these quite often at my job and I absolutely love them! They're really nice, smooth and comfortable to drive and have a nice solid ride. Its a great vehicle.
I own a 09 RT AWD Journey and absolutely love it. I use it for work and it doubles as my farm truck, the AWD system works well (traction control off) and I have taken it offroad into some pretty gnarly terrain and it took it in stride. The only limiting factors were ride height (I do have General Grabbers on it) and the size of my balls! I understand my DJ is no jeep but just thought I would pass my experiences along. Don't be afraid to get your DJ dirty, they love it!
The Dodge Journey AWD is one of the best vehicles in it's price category.
except for the caravan which has more cargo room
Oh yeah they are great value, but not new, get like a 2012-14 one now, they are bloody cheap for a nice v6 car, pitting this next to a cheap german car with those specs, this is 5 years more modern, more reliable and tons cheaper to fix.
Mine is awd and has an issue with either a part to the drive shaft or something else
@@sakariaskarlsson634 thanks looking at one tomorrow, to make a camper
Look at it as a Forester replacement. More power, more luxury and deep discounts.
It works!
I LOVE MY DODGE JOURNEY! I'm a Chrysler fan. Who cares if it "outdated". You literally get a lot for your money with this thing. Granted the gas mileage could be a little better but it's a crossover which weighs more and it can haul 7 people thats the way it goes it's a SUV/ crossover. I just bought a 19' model. I have the v6 Pentastar its fast, quiet and it's smooth. The only issue I have is with the uconnect system it doesn't always recognize my phone so I have to redo it either maybe it's my phone cuz I always buy cheap cell phones or it's just the Uconnect system. The radio is kind of wonky you can't change the climate controls as in the direction of air flow when your on the phone using the Uconnect but it's okay. It definitely has power style and overall the look is amazing.
In Mexico, on the highways, in a 2009 dodge journey, I commonly hit 100mph running down. Feels great. Very underrated car. Very fun.
This tester obviously doesn't realize that the Journey IS a Crossover. Dodge themselves even market it as '"an affordable midsize crossover". And whats with that starting MSRP at 35k? The Journey starts at 20k and even the most loaded R/T version with EVERY SINGLE OPTION AVAILABLE will barely tip the 35k price point. TFL has a problem with skewing the facts.
Here in Canada the fully loaded R/T is $50,000 which is expected because everything in Canada is more expensive.
I love my 2010 Dodge journey sxt ,leather, heated seats, power everything. It rides very well and I get better gas mileage than 19 mpg. I am going to buy a 2014 Dodge journey r/t AWD can't wait.
Funny we just test drive a 2012 AWD Rt.Only $7450
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I owned a 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AWD . The car is great and FUN to drive! I don't seen any problem on it. I already change my brake pads once as I reached 65,000 Miles on it, now I'm at 76,000 Miles already. I drove it twice from Maryland to Colorado . and Arizona to Maryland twice. I'm an aggressive driver on the highway. Speeding to +10 or over on the road posted It gives me 23-25 MPG Highway using Cruise Control at 75 MPH . Over all? I WOULD SUGGEST TO BUY IT.
P.S. I change up my factory tire which is the Kumho Solus into PIRELLI Centurato P7 225/55-R19. So smooth and quite on the road.
Wow that's really good. Bragging about driving over the speed limit! Keep it up!!!
I have a 2015 Dodge Journey SXT with third row seat black and black interior love it and I also redesign it to fit my style. Headlight assembly change and all light are hids and fog lights, Autostart with alarm by silencer sl72 works great! Thinkware with park mode surveilance camera , weathertech visors all around. Hitch and thure flatbed bike rack
Im surprised he didn't mention the price vs value! Simply one, if not the, best for 3 row seating.
I was working at a Ford dealer. I got to sit in a lot of cars and vehicles and I really liked the comfort of the front seat and the driving of the Dodge journey. It was an all wheel drive. I don’t think that really matters much but it was a great feel and definitely a big step up from my Chevy Malibu. I’m considering buying this or a Toyota sienna I like sitting up high I used to be a CDL truck, driver and comfort in being able to see everything and be able to haul anything you want is awesome awesome.
I have a 2012, when I press on the gas, doesn't chirp the tires, but as the RPMs climb, it's like a train, lots of moving force. The 6 speed keeps the engine in its sweet spot. You just have to step on it more often. It'll learn how you drive.
It's a mid sized crossover, 3 rows, AWD, and a avail 6cyl. Without the massive size of a traverse, Durango, or a pilot.
You can get a well equipt model for 31k.
This is a bad review. He kept in going about a hemi, but was upset about the mpg of the 6cyl
Which on a recent trip from nyc to Charlotte, 26.4mpg with cruise control set to 70
5 passengers and luggage (AWD, 3row, 6cyl)
I agree my 2012 is a rocket that I use for going to Bmx races the gas mileage is awesome even at less then legal speeds, its fun as hell to drive as well.Not sure if the new ones have been tamed down but I think his review is off as well
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gus h The great thing about Chrysler transmission is they learn how you drive and they will always relearn. Drive it light one week, heavy the next. It is always happy to flip flop around.
Just picked up a 2016 Journey RT black paint with the black wheels V6. Very smooth and comfortable to drive. Ready for some roadtrips.
I have a 2016 sxt awd. I love it. I have 5 kids and they claim theyre is more sitting room then my 06 trailblazer. I love all the stirage area. Gas mileage could definitely be better.
I like that little storage area under the front seat! Looks like a good place to hide fast food money. Or if you have a CCW permit but can't have your gun in the building at work you may be able to hide it their.
so much for the review, it was all about the size. my 2013 r/t is a rocket !!!!! she is fast !!! Looks like a very tight car to work on but so far trouble free at 68k.
Man, they finally come up with a proper place to hide your weed, but now you don't even need it in Colorado.
Haha I was thinking the same thing!
A real man van used to be conversion Econolines, Chevys, and Rwd Ram Vans. Curtains, full carpeting, and a VHS player, aww yeah.
I had a Dodge Sin Bin years ago. It was a 1985 Prospector Conversion. I even got a girl in it once.
Too many movies and dateline ruined the "man van" , i had the grand voyager SE 3.3 with Qtr. Mill miles still smooth. Bought it mainly bc of how cheap it was but really appreciated the comfort and the engine felt massive when accelerating compared to the civic I had. The gutted out USPS shorty van with the 3.8L is a poor mans R/T . You can replace the shocks and get sticky tires for a great ride.
The journey is a mini durango just as the tahoe is a mini suburban they're all in the suv family
Its actually the mini grand caravan
Esnel jean you are right,I have a journey and it is a mini Durango.
Nikki Williams look at the body, its identical to the grand caravan but smaller. Its just slightly higher off the ground
@@MrJerm200 It is slightly similar but not totally,the journey has the look of a SUV style "truck",a mini van and a station wagon.interchangable looks,I have the 2016 journey in red, and black rims, mirrors,roof racks and blacked out grill.i love it.
The caravan looks like a big box,even front and back lights are different.
They sell super well here in Canada.
Automatic tail gates are the worst thing ever. They're slow, annoying, and stop if there is a single hair "obstructing" it. Good that it's missing it.
Oh My! You have to use your arm to close it! WOW, what a drawback. It's not like we have arms for a reason... And we wonder why America is so fat and lazy.
Totally agree with you.
It all started with power door locks. Push a button to get the car to push another button for you.
Actually I wish I had one for when my hands are full of heavy crap like my camera gear. I have to pick it up off the ground to sling it on my back once when leaving the location. With a power liftgate I could slide it right in whereas now I have to set it down on the sometimes muddy sometimes snowy ground first.
Not that I'll take out a loan to get that feature, but it'd be nice and my back would love it.
I actually prefer that look over the traditional van look! When I'm able to start looking for me something fun it won't be anything like a van. I suppose with a bigger stronger motor it could be made fun. But I think this is supposed to be a compromise between fun and a practical family hauler!
This car is awesome, this man is a 4 TFL scale
You're comparing gas mileage of a V6 vehicle to a hybrid?
✊🏾 to all my ppl that just bought one and had to see review!
I'm curious how the manufacturer reacts to those journalists telling their car is boring while keeping cars-to-test for them. Very tolerant people xD
Well they have to let them be honest, if they stopped letting reviewers review their cars because they didn't like their opinion on it then it could turn away potential business when the reviewer tells everyone that a certain company stopped letting borrow their cars to review because they didn't like their review of a previous car they did. That'd let people think that maybe all of their cars suck and they're trying to cover it up by only allowing positive reviews.
good point. thx
I have one of these. Got it used 2 years ago. I have put 40k miles on it since owning it. It hauls my 4 kayaks, mountain bikes, small catamaran on a trailer, and my twin girls, not problem. it drives like a sedan and is very comfortable on long trips. I just wish it had a heavier towing capacity.
I just bought a 12 journey I’m blown away by the features
Ugh - my mother has one of these except it is a R/T version. My wife hates it, and personally think that it is almost a home run. Only problem I could find was its seats, they were horrible for leather seats.
I want one. For a weird reason.
Best SUV you can buy for the buck!
The 3.6 in my avenger dpes 0-60 in 6 sec stock its a beast . Of course if in something heavier like this or the van it wont get up n gp like the 200 and avenger
I can get my Golden Retriever in the back of something like this but not in the so called "rounded" SUV - boxy is good and practical. There is nothing wrong with that.
I think it's main competitor is the Venza.
I want this Dodge Journey so bad now I only have 1 child but I like how It has a modern touchscreen radio and a plug 🔌 outlet for my daughters iPad and all the space and storage compartments. It looks very roomy since I’m 6 ft tall I need lots of leg room.
drove this in January. Not bad at all, and preferred it over the Nissan Pathfinder.
The pentastar V-6 has so-so acceleration?? I drove that engine in the Caravan, and it had me pushed back in the seat while lighting up the front tires. That damn engine is a hoot to drive. I don't know what's your definition of fast if that engine isn't it, cuz that thing is practically a V8 by another name...
Jo LC I know right? V6 Journeys are faster than the vast majority of compact and mid size SUVs.
Yeah i remeber that when i had it. It was a pretty quick car
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Roman you are too kind to the Journey. And inquiring minds want to know, can you fit a Nathan in the trunk or third row? The Journey shines when big rebates, special financing, and a 3rd row compete with Rav4, CRV, and Escapes prices.
In the US that is very much true. Most sales are lower trim level FWD models, which is to say it is the bargain people hauler. That is why Chrysler is trying to spruce it up a bit with the more SUVish package they showed at Chicago. It will be a couple of years before its replacement goes into production so they have to make the most of the current model.
Love my journey R/T 2016
A "man van" would be best represented by the dodge caravan R /T. If you want this journey to be more flashy go for the R/T trim level. C'mon Roman, I shouldn't have tell u this.
I think 2018 is the last year. It must have been very popular because they used that same body style for 9 years and same interior for 7 years.
2019 journey is here.
I have a 2015 Dodge Journey SXT... But to be honest this is a SUV/Cross Over SUV just like mine. About you calling it Man Van. Oh please.
Oh no! I would hate to open and close my rear hatch using my arm strength. I have a 2018 Jouney GT and love it!
It's a modern day station wagon.i have a 2012 stx no 3rd row front wheel with the v6. And to me it reminds me of the cars my parents or aunts and uncles drove when I was a kid the big oldsmobile wagon or the Buick or the Chevrolet they all looked like the same big box. It's kinda low to the ground to be a real suv it's to small to be a minivan but it drives more like a car to me again I have the 2wheel drive version.so I say a bring Back of a station wagon that nobody really asked for.i dont say this as a negative I actually really like it maybe not the looks of it but the driving is nice.its got boring easy drive and to me its quick shifts smooth steady excelleration. And the storage under the passenger seat is really cool.
I agree with this guy: not that much fun, but rides well and very easy to drive.
I just bought my 2rd journey the SXT plus model, our 1st was a 2009 . We test drove so many SUV's and yet we came back to the journey why because they really are nice to drive we went everywhere with ours, long distance vacations with 2 adults 2 young adults and 3 pre-teens. yet are small enough not to get on its own way.The Durango in way cooler to look at but the ride sucks. The highlander is not only way more money but honestly the interior quality is bad so its the interior noise at highway speed. the new escape is beatyful inside and out and the bigger 4 cylinder with turbo is the way to go, but it only seats 4 comfortable 5 in a pinch, the subaru forester or the new impreza crosstrek are nice but only 5 seaters and way too slow. So we went back to the man van that my wife really likes and I like, and lets be honest nothing will drive as smooth like the denali we traded for our journey but we are also getting twice the mpg.
What is your fuel economy? AWD or FWD? Which engine? Do you drive conservatively or heavy footed? It's really hard to figure out what to expect as far as fuel economy, because people often don't mention whether they have FWD or AWD, and that can make a huge difference.
How are you gonna compare this with a hybrid..?
6 years later and they are basically selling the exact same car
So that means ... something?
Roman - the Man Van nickname was given to the Grand Caravan R/T, not the Journey! WTF
It's not a minivan! It's a crossover. Jebus, maybe I should do these reviews.
It's a car SUV crossover lol
Yea like I've said before, this is nowhere as useful as the swb Caravan it supposably replaced! Not that this isn't a useful vehicle itself it just doesn't have the cargo room or stretch out comfort of the caravan at all!
If you can accept the Journey for what it is, an appliance, then it is at least adequate, at worst out of date.
So it's the best in its class then. :-)
These things are nowhere as handy as the short wheelbase caravan they replaced! I hate the fact they got rid of the smaller ones and now I have to buy a Grand Caravan if I want something newer than 11 or 12 years old :/
Fuel efficient engine with 16 mpg!? What would inefficient engine give? 5 mpg? 35k$ for this... There are better choices for sure.
Dodge should get rid of that ancient 4 speed slushbox and replace it with a nine speed automatic transmission for both 4 and 6 cylinder engines in the Journey. Hopefully the Grand Caravan and the Town & Country minivans don't get discontinued because of three row crossovers.
The town and country has been replaced by the Pacifica as of 2017.
I'm getting a "Man Van" Friday!😅 I'll have plates made!
“A little bit long in the tooth” ... it’s 2018 and they still have not changed
william hutchby haven’t needed to. Everyone that owns one loves it and wants to keep it....
Isn't it a stretched patriot? I sat in one and my arm was hanging out the door , I had to lean in to shut the door. Many car co are over stuffing the interiors and rendering them useless and cramped. I bought the patriot with presumable the "cheeper" interior that gave me the room to fit in the car.
i have an 07 equinox and this this is almost the same. except the computer. i got a 15 durango rt an the touch screen system is the best imo
Thinking of buying one.Have a 2004 Durango with hemi and love it.Is this suv quiet?How do those rims/tires stand up to potholes?
roadwarrior280 i have one its great with potholes it stands up well from my experience lol due to my wife hitting a curb dead on at 20mph no problem no dammage
I like croasover more than SUV. I am currently driving 2010 Mazda CX-7 with turbo DISI engine.
When all using upgraded high power engine, what will you say of makinh a comparison between 2016 Dodge Journey , Huyndai Santa Fe sport 2.0T, and KIA aporyage?
I am in the market to replace my car, but I do not know which one to look into.
I prefer a car with excellent maneuverability ( able to make tighter turn), fast acceleration and overall max speed, and reliable/less problem engine, less problem electronic issues.
Which one of the listed 3 cars will you suggest? I saw your video of drag race and side to side comparison of Kia sportage vs Hyundai Sante Fe sport, so I would like to hear your expertise answer.
Thank you.
I just buy dodge journey in indonesia, and this car amazing to compare with japan car journey so fun to drive
I have the 2016 Journey Crossroad V6 AWD
I only think Dodge has the Journey there is due to the fact that the Journey is available with AWD; the Grand Caravan does not have the AWD option.
I can't believe Dodge is discontinuing the Durango and keeping this in its lineup.
they are not discontinuing the durango where did you hear that?
***** Do an Internet search on the Durango. Jeep will introduce a 3rd row model by 2017 based on the Durango platform.
+J High but they didn't and the 2017 Durango was just released
Jayden Thompson
If you checked the date stamp on my post, you'd see it was from Jan. 2015. At that time it was widely rumored that 2015 was to be the last model year for the Durango.
We have any 2019 Dodge Journey Crossroad right now
Why didn't you take it on an off road trail ? Geeze, do a decent review.
They are Everywhere in Ontario 🇨🇦
I love my 2016 dodge journey R/T it just needs better exhaust
I bet it sounds like shit
Not a bad vehicle, but the design does show its age.
I was expecting you to put the AWD to the test. This was a bad review.....
Man, what car was that? I have the same model, but it doesn't sound like that. The only time it would, was when the transmission had dieid out.
If you have dual exhaust you have the v6 if not its the 4 cylinder i think
the Journey oppressed suv.
the vans market is very Competitive
please make a matchup review for the vans.
need videos with journey lifted
dON'T STOP...BELIEVING...
I love my 2010
I currently own an older model of the dodge journey and all I can say is DO NOT BUY ONE. The biggest issue is the brakes. Search the web on lawsuits for Dodge Journey's. They put too small of brakes on this size of vehicle. I have literally changed my brakes 3 times in the last two years. Dodge knows of the problem but still has done nothing to fix the issue. I also have a 2002 2500hd Chevy Silverado and I haven't even had to change the front brakes yet and its 2p15 now. What does that tell you about Dodge. There are also numerous other problems with these cars. The cooling system is another draw back. Not just telling you about my issues but others as well that I personally know. Dodge says it all:
DODGE THIS CAR!
+66blueshifted
no they didnt fix the brakes. maybe on the newer models. if you have an older model you need to fork out the bucks to upgrade them. dodge surely isnt going to pull their heads out of their a** to fix the older models. my opinion, dont buy one. There is other common problems with them. power steering growls and the coolant system are other problems many people complain about and yes im dealing with all of it. SCREW DODGE!
+66blueshifted dont just tell me sorry. tell everyone else who bought one. dont believe me, just lookup all the lawsuits online about the journey's. also its ranked in the top cars people complained about for co sumer reports. this car is a lemon. there is no arguement. the evidence is all thete and just because one person says its a good car doesnt mean crap. thousands of others say differently. i still stand by everything i said. one of the worst cars you can buy.
+str8ng3r mom had a 2012 se with 56,000 miles on it used never had an issue she traded it in for a 2015 dodge journey crossroad near fully loaded but with the 4cyl and only paid 24k for it and it's been a great vehicle for us i suggest you try a newer model they simply look better built than the 09-10 models 11-16 models are nice
***** guess we're lucky people man cause i love our journey crossroad the uconnect system and exterior styling are my favorite
+66blueshifted the crossroad 4cyl stickers at about 30 but with military discount and good negotiating we only paid about 24k for it
Why would you buy this rather than the Venza from last week?
Where's the 3rd row seats?
I love my RT .
...and she's not a van.
Grand Caravan = "Man Van" not this
If you want one buy a low mileage 1 year old for 40% off.
Durango better in every way. Even price.
If you need room for 4 large adults. I would go with a striped x3.
I thought the "Man Van" title goes to the Grand Caravan R/T?
Ford sync system is a good system. It's innovating
MyFordTouch.....not so much.
Chrysler 3.6l V6 the new slant 6? I beginning to think so.
Good people mover if your budget is under 30k. Otherwise many better vehicles out there.
Stop calling it a van. The back doors don't even slide. It's just a stretched out SUV, just like the Ford FLEX. That's like people calling SUVs trucks.
In 2020 it still has no Power tailgate
My Ford Freestyle is the exact same size as the Journey and is not a hybrid and I get 27 MPG! Ford Rules!!!