My mom has a 2011 model with almost 150000 miles and it has never given her any problems and it makes me sad they are dropping the Dodge journey such a great automobile and it has a lot of room inside of it
My wife has a 2010 with 179k on it the only problems we've had have been self inflicted its been a really good car I don't care much for the lack of power the v6 has (I'm used to v8) but I wouldn't personally want to trade it for anything lots of room for the 2 kids and drives perfect after 179k miles
Owned 2013 dodge journey awd crew. 135k miles, no issues, just basic oil changes plus air filter, one transmission fluid/filter change at 100k, and one time brake pad changes all corners. I do drive conservatively probably why the Journey served me well and gotten me and family all around the states. If you treat your car well it will treat you well. My take. 😎👍
I can see what Dodge was trying to accomplish with the Journey. They wanted to provide a vehicle for budget conscious SUV buyers. I think its a great looking SUV. Having not changed the vehicle much in almost 10 years, parts should be cheap and plentiful.
@@joeytasha7080 look at them next to each other, you’ll only notice the Journey is smaller and doesnt have sliding doors which is why its considered a crossover and not mini van. They have the same type of platform
The Dodge Journey has been a relative success for Chrysler. It has been a consistent seller for a long time. It is on a dated platform, and hopefully a replacement will be considered.
We have an 18 crossroads with the 19in black rims and we really like it. It IS super underpowered because we specifically requested the 4 cylinder, I'm a mechanic and that engine is as easy to work on as 90's Hondas were, but we definitely lack get up and go, lol. But for the price, we got a fully loaded black leather nice entertainment system an 7 seat capabilities. Literally just got back from a 2600 mile road trip and it worked great. Having worked for multiple dealerships, there isn't a better cost to feature vehicle out there in the price range.
I am a retired mechanic and got a used 15 Journey (144K miles). I was driving a 92 Plymouth Voyager mini van (192K) when finally the transmission needed some work so I parked it for a while and got the 15 Journey with 2.4 L, (144 CI) 4 speed auto driveline and so far I like it a lot. Yes it is a bit underpowered but not noticeable in town. I have seen 29 mpg on the hi way. Getting on the ramp is where you notice the lack of power (used to a 3.3 V6) but the fix is to apply more throttle lol. This vehicle is very comfortable and fun to drive despite being under powered. The mpg makes up for it and that is what I wanted from the SUV. The engine is quite small @ 144CI but is serviceable and fixable and has good reliability potential based on how you drive it. Not a hot rod so drive it for what it is, economical transport.
It just kills me that people want these huge wheels and tires on their vehicles. Damn it don't you realize those big tires are a killer when it comes time to replace them?
I own a 13 journey v6. I strongly recommend Raysbestos brake combos off RockAuto. Nice touchy brakes. The rotors are coated for rust prevention. You also don't need to use brake clean to prep rotors. It's important to sand rust away under caliper hardware to restore the tolerance required to allow pads to slide back off rotors upon release. This the most common cause of premature brake failure.... pads don't have clearance to freely slide in the caliper bracket. Techs don't have great attention to this detail and are paid more for quantity than quality.
We have a ‘15 Crossroad AWD with over 100k miles now. We’ve had no problems with it. Just regular service and upkeep. It feels faster and is smooth at high speed, or at least ours does. Upgraded headlights would have been nice.
I have a 2015 too. I bought it used in 2018 with low miles. 50,000 miles later I have only needed regular maintenance. It is a plain car especially from the outside. But it’s nice and gets the job done. Can’t wait to see if dodge new stuff is worth a change.
Personally, I had two of these in the R/T versions and have had very little issues and both reached over 100 000 miles with very little maintenance. Very good $/value ratio in my mind. Hope Dodge will go ahead with the mentioned Hornet.
Even with all the so called flaws, the Dodge Journey and Grand Caravan were still doing well in sales. And both vehicles were only 12% away from being responsible for almost 50% of Dodge sales regardless. Newsflash: If a vehicle is on the market for 9 seasons, it's a success. Let's face it, Dodge probably didn't think that they could draw enough attention to their new vehicles as long as the Journey and Grand Caravan ( cash cows) were still on the market.
In 2013 when Marchionne rolled out his 5yr plan both the Journey & Caravan were to be axed by 2019, even the Viper was cancelled. Chrysler Town & Country was to remain as the sole minivan & Fiat was to supply all new SUV's, Hence Absolutely no money was to be spent on these programs. Simply keeping machinery up & running to build the vehicle was a daunting task. Dodge pickups was spun off as its own brand "RAM" you have "Jeep" & now "SRT" as its own brand. Lives of certain models were extended due to slow launches of new products since Marchionnes death
My 2015 was th4 best model. For $27k, it had nice extras that many suvs at similar prices didn't have. The Infinity 7 speaker sound system with th3 subwoofer wad nice and I think th3 Amp was 200watts. 9i had moonroof, camera parking assist, 16" alloys and 4v3n though it was a 4 cylinder. I had a tow bar that allows up to 6000lbs of towing and I towed a trail full of stuff many times. It simply didn't have good take off. With my 2017, I made sure to get the V6. It is pretty peppy, but I try to use mid-grade fuel for better excelleration. I'm not in a hurry so I don't need to power or size of th3 Durango. When I had the base model, I only had to change the front rotors one. When I trade my 2015, I had less than 2 years of miles on it and my deal bought it back and sold it the same day when I bought my 2017. I had no brake changes at all on it. My 2017 just now had 24k miles and it 4 years old. No brake work needed yet. Though I do hear some rattling noise on one of th3 struts. So I know I need to check it. I didn't have any issues with any of the 3 models. I got rid of the 1st 2 simply because I got such a good deal on trade. My 1stbwas financed at 14%. 2nd at 11% and I got 3.9 on my 3rd. Gonna keep this one. I still see plenty 2009-2015 models and lots of 2017/18 crossroads and GT. They tried to sell me a GT but I felt it looked too identical to my SXT. Drove the SXT to Florida and back on 2.5 tanks of gas. I managed to get the milage up to 29mpg and hot 545 miles from a tank and instill had 1/8 left. I've pulled at least 1000lbs with no issue with 2 models with zero issue. I've pulled uhauls largest trail packed with zero issues. Yes this is amiss opportunity because the truck is great and it handles well in winter. And I don't have AWD. I hate they dropped the Infinity sound system. But it still sounds pretty good for a car stereo and th3 bass still kicks.
I am in Australia and have a 2012 Journey. Despite a gearbox issue I have really enjoyed the vehicle. It’s a bit more masculine for a seven seater. Sad to see it go.
Bought an SXT new 2010 in UK - Car was fantastic value for the cost - As soon as Dodge pulled out of the UK we noticed the service costs increase and interest from the previous dealers had wained. Main problem was brakes and disk(rotor) wear was dramatic for normal use and also seized calipers. Resale price in 2014 was nearly 1/3 of the purchase price as I guess people just didnt want them in the Uk. Shame really as it was a superb car.
I have a 2014 Jouney SXT AWD. I have to say I have had no problems with the powertrain which is the 3.6L mated to the 6 speed auto. I do have an issue with the cheap interior plastics. Also, for an SUV, it has a very low approach height causing frequent curbing in parking situations. The, so called, skid plate under the engine is also plastic offering little protection. The transmission cooler is just under the front bumper and is subject to damage due to the aforementioned curb height and lack of real protection. Maybe FCA can revive a mid sized SUV under the Ram badge.
I have a 2015 journey R/T AWD and Its been amazing I bought it used 3 years ago with 106,000 miles I have since added 26,000 miles to it and other than a battery going bad I've had no issues just routine maintenance like fluid changes and I thinks it might be time to do the coilpacks all in all fun to own and drive
Thanks for the informative video. My daughter has a 2015 FIAT Freemont Lounge version, with the 2.4ltr engine. She loves it, and is yet to have any major issues besides having to replace the battery. I've driven it, and besides the lack off get up and go, it's nice and comfy do drive. We (Wife & I) have a 2018 Jeep Cherokee 3.2 v6, and the difference in up & go is huge. One day while out picking up some furniture in a trailer with the Cherokee, out on the highway, my daughter in her FIAT was beside me at around 80kmh. We did a 3,2,1 countdown & went for it. The Cherokee just walked away, and that's with a trailer full off furniture I'm guessing weighing in at around 1 ton combined. Her boyfriend was laughing in the passenger seat off her car, while she looked crestfallen. Even though, she loves her car, and that's all that matters. BTW. That's here in Australia.
@@Eldomibori Germany Yeah I know the issues of the 2.7 ;) Regular maintenance/oil change and it runs very well (currently 52k miles) - no issues so far
I knew someone who used to own a journey, it had a hilarious gremlin where for whatever reason the stereo would be at full volume when ever the car was turned on. It would be BLASTING!!😆😆
I just bought a new 2020 Dodge Journey back in May. Granite color (gray). Blacktop package. I find that it has adequate head and legroom for me. I am 6'4" . My only real complaint, which was addressed in the video is the lack of space in the back. Furthermore, the tailgate entry is too small. I find myself struggling to squeeze my bicycle in. But the ride is good. For me, the power from the 4 cyl is adequate, as I gave up my Speed Racer habits years ago. I traded a Lincoln MKS for it. I get more compliments on the Journey than I ever did with the Lincoln. Most importantly: My wife is finally happy with the vehicle I have chosen. Brand new with a factory warranty, after all rebates, was just shy of $19,500.
Avoid the 4 cylinder at all costs and get the V-6. Change the oil every 3500 miles and watch the front brakes and inner tire wear caused by worn out upper and lower control arms. Could be a good buy if you find a well maintained v-6 version.
I have had a 2012 Journey 4cyl for 12 years and is a great unit. It gets 40 to 43 mpg canadian. And the true hp is around 200. It is one of the best vehicle I have had. It is a little weak on large hills, but I still like it.
The only real issue I've had with the Journey was the steering wheel going out of alignment when I had my 2019 SE. Bought it brand new and had to have it serviced 5 times in a 9 month period the first year I had it because it kept going out of alignment for different reason. When I did my research about the different higher level trims is when I traded it in for the 2019 Crossroad. I love the V6 with the duel chrome exhaust tips, the 8.4 screen with the infotainment and fog lights (even though my SE did have fog lights) and better looking wheels. So far she is holding up.
Still have my '14 R/T. 3.6 awd. Never really had a problem with it, some wear and tear stuff over the years but other than that no a single hiccup. Definitely a few minor annoying things like the doors don't stay open with the notches, the 19" rims are prone to hold snow and unbalance super easy, if snow packs in the wheel wells the awd will kick off when you need it most, our navi hasn't worked since maybe year 1 and dealership just says they can't fix it. It is not make for larger people, I am not big and neither is my wife so we fit in just fine. We have had 3 full sized car seats in the vehicle at once for quite some time and it was fine, not much space left in the back though with 3rd row up but the car isn't a boat either which is nice so give and take. Engine is pretty good and smooth still, I tow a lot with it, and beat the snot out of it, with decent tires it does great in the snow. Ours has a few rust spots now but living in the NE where they put who knows what on the roads it's no surprise. I hope it keeps ticking for many years.
He thoroughly explained many features and options, but did not say much about flaws. Mostly mentioned that Dodge simply dropped the vehicle from the line; which I feel can be expected for any vehicle that's been made for 20 years.
I think the Journey is a solid car, we have a 2009 SE in the family, has around 130k on it, got it as a cheap used vehicle for my son, the only things wrong when we got it was the leak detection pump was leaking, ironically, so it had EVAP codes and the gascap message on the odometer, replaced it myself for $30 and that was fixed, and the intake manifold runner solenoid was sticking causing a check engine light, took it apart, cleaned and lubricated it, and put it back on, took twenty mins, error free since then. Sees daily driver use of 70-80 miles, hasn't really had an issue. Brakes seem fine to me when i drove it, must be driver related brake failure, that happens a lot on many vehicles because people are so foot heavy drivers these days. The 2.4l gets great gas mileage, don't need a speed demon, an economic daily driver is what it is. I don't know, overall its not a bad car if you ask me. If it lasts a couple years it will be well worth the $600 we have into it, that was including purchase, previous owner was told the ECM was bad because the intake runner solenoid wasn't working and quoted thousands for repair, we got it cheap and put a couple hours and less than $50 into it and its been a daily driver now.
We had a 2014 R/T AWD 3.6. It was a great little car. Plush comfortable interior, decent amount of features, but it only had two rows. The oil cooler was leaking and instead of fixing it and trying to find parts to convert it, we just traded it for the exact same color 2015 R/T AWD. That had three rows. The granite crystal metallic is a gorgeous color, when paired with the black and small shiny accents it really pops. I do wish they would have added some. Features like cooled seats, sunroof or even a panoramic roof, and they could have smoothed out the body lines some and updated the lighting further. The refresh to LED taillights, black bezel headlights, and soft touch interior bits was a major boost to the car. And really made them desirable. For some reason their value has absolutely tanked. The AWD is very confident in inclement weather. I would definitely recommend a 14+ model with lower miles. The biggest thing with these being so cheap now is that they tend to get picked up by folks who neglect them. Find one with low miles, that's in visibly excellent condition and you got a winner. Preferably find something with service records to prove upkeep.
I had a nice RDX but was already 11 years old and needed shocks and a lot of work. Sold it and got a 2017 journey with 23k miles. No complains. Will drive it for a few years and upgrade.They do the job.
Originally, it was supposed to be replaced by a RWD/AWD crossover! Now that PSA has merged with FCA, Peugeot may develop a replacement for the Journey based on one of their platforms!
I'm currently going through the motions of purchasing a 2016 journey. The reviews I've read really, really worry me. But in amongst the bad ones, there's ones like this saying it's a great sub to buy! I'm extremely conflicted.
I could never see this as an SUV. It is really a station wagon with larger wheels. AMC was doing that in the 1970s with their station wagons. Even the extra available third row of seats was available in many station wagons. I’ve ridden in my son’s and it reminded so much of my old 1981 Aries K-Car wagon.
It's indeed a big mistake of Dodge to abandon The Journey & Grand Caravan. I don't see as many Pacifica's & Voyager's on the road like I do The Caravan & Town & Country!
I have I 2017 SXT V6 AWD. I bought it used from Enterprise with 17K. Overall, it's been a good vehicle to date. Got 100k now with just routine maintenance. Negatives are ....it is an uninspired boring vehicle, The hvac contros are a pain to use, Hard to see backing up and no camera, gas milage sucks and transmission shifts sometimes feel weird. Positives are... it's AWD, plenty of power with the V6, very comfy seats and comfortable quiet ride. Good car for family road trip vacations , soccer moms and grocery getting. We have been through a few bad winter storms and has handled the snow impressively well.
my mom has a 2016 journey (either se or avp) and it has 106k miles and hasn’t had any major issues. the only issues it’s had/has was a sensor went bad and kept the brake lights on 24/7 even when the car was off, and the battery died and needed to fully die before it let us jumpstart it. but it also is the 4-cyl with the 4 speed and the transmission is ok, just when you’re cruising at highway speeds it hesitates to shift and vibrates until u mash the gas to force it to shift
If I was the head, I’d drop that power train for the multi air 2.4 and make it the base engine (SE trim) and Add the turbo 2.0 for like a mid trim engine (SXT and Crossroad) and 3.6 for GT trim.
That’s luxury! I was a 1980’s kid. We went uphill with the a/c on, 7 passengers, with a 1985 Dodge Caravan with a awful Mitsubishi 2.6 4cyl that made 100 hp hooked to a 3 speed auto. I bet the 4cyl journey would feel like a race car in comparison
Just doing the Pentastart w/8-spd automatic, would've done wonders for this. This was one of the cars I was interested in--in V6 form of course--but I ended up getting something else.
2016 SE 63k. Brakes were replaced with slotted drilled rotors ceramic pads. Wheel base widened with hub spacers by inch n a half , tires 1 step wider two steps taller. No pitch when turning. Roof basket added to take care of space with hitch basket.Knock on wood lucky. So far but trading in next year.
I just bought a 2020 journey in February 2020 . I didn’t drive it much and had to let it sit cause a loved one passed away , now that things are more settled we drove it cross country from fl to Minnesota only have 3400 miles on it .. as we drove it around and put it away at 6400 miles . When it began to snow we went to start it up it didn’t . I have tried now for a month to get it to turn over and try and figure out why it won’t turn over , can’t find the problem yet . Battery read fine so . It’s brand new still so it’s gonna have to go to the shop since it won’t do anything.. so sad
@@CRAPO2011 I have no clue honestly. I mean it has served my ‘97 Stratus well. You just have to keep the proper fluid (ATF +4) in it. Of course change the filter and fluid as well.
@@jeremystout412 Ahh, some people knock the recently retired toyota 4at yet the thing never breaks, i dont care if 4 speed sounds like 1991haha gimme reliabilty
basically Dodge couldve gone frankenstein with them sinking the V8s or 6-cylinder powertrains, introduce new models, redesign them and a whole laundry list of things with the Journey. it's missed opportunity FCA/Stellantis.
Love my Journey and hope that the "Hornet" makes a good name for itself. Journey has the infamous CRANK but don't start issue, which sucks considering most peynow a days have a solu
The 2.4L is great on fuel and great on flatland areas (where I live is flatland) but when i take it to the mountains in the summer to visit family, it SUX!!!! its constantly downshifting in the mountains etc.. underpowered!! if I lived in the mountains I def wouldnt have it!!!!! id get rid of it fast
I didn't mind the Journey but my only usage was as a rental on a couple road trips where we didn't want to take our family sedan. Not sure if I would have liked owning one, though.
2013 sxt fwd owner here. ive replaced the the brake system, rotors, calipers, ect, transmission, throttle body, cv shaft, driveshaft, alternator, tie rods, balljoints, batteries, its at like 160k miles, bought at 85k miles. the front struts are bad. it goes through tires more than any other vehicle ive owned. theres prolly more stuff im forgetting. ive only owned it for 5 years. screw the dodge journey lmao
No not really I have 2016 SXT I got the premium audio with DVD player back up cam/sensors. No heated seats or steering wheel. Manual adjusted seats. Only difference is that you get leather and heated seats, heated steering wheel. Maybe 4WD. Is it worth it? It's your choice my friend. I won't be getting another Jouney.
It sucks that manufactures keep getting ride affordable vehicles for average people. Sometimes you just want a decent vehicle for a affordable price. My 2018 gets 28 mpg with a 3.6 litter, I can tow 3,000 lbs and haul stuff or people at half $ of the competition.
And again..watch the video..see tons of stuff on complaints & issues from the WWW.. then read comments and it is 95+% positive from owners who had largely fabulous experiences :D We got a '14 Journey 3.6L SXT AWD used in '16 with 90k mi. Excellent. One of the best veh, i have driven in wisc winters, esp with unidirectional Cooper Weather Evolution (discontinued, amazing tire) tires. Fast, fun, reliable, safe and far more handsome than the more updated and all look alike crossovers out there..i swear the vehicle designers all just either hack the competitions computers, or wait for someone like Toyota to release something and copy it. ..like how Toyota used to do to Chrysler, copying the Sebring convertible with their Solara, RAM truck with their Tundra & a few others. Lover yer ch. Marspeed, thanks for the video, hope you had a fabulous Independence Day in Canada, ahaha.
I used to like the Journey especially the Crossroad Plus only with the Penterstar V6 a few years ago, but now I don't feel the same it's the only product from FCA I try to avoid when my grandmother's 19 Pacifica Limited needs to be in shop. It's design inside and out is ancient, the 2.4 and both 4 and 6 speed auto is terribly outdated and poorly tuned. You can clearly tell that FCA didn't care for the Journey since UConnect and some other components weren't ever updated compared to other products on older platforms. I honestly didn't like the majority of the cars based on the JC platform, never liked Chrysler's older transmissions and engines, the Penterstar and new ZF transmissions they use now is way better than older Chrysler parts.
Yeah I felt the Journey had real potential if they upgraded/updated it around 2017, even small additions like the 8-speed and new fascias would have gone a long way. They just left it to slowly fade away (despite the fact that it was still SELLING reasonably well!!)
@@MarspeedCars yeah, I feel they should’ve dropped the base engine with 4 spd for the multi air 4cyl with 9-spd, but base only. Then for SXT and Crossroad, add the 2.0l turbo with 8-9 spd. Then for GT just the 3.6. The 4 cylinder with newer transmission will slight improve efficiency and won’t kill the car like 4spd.
I can say. I also have a 2002 Town and Country Limited with 3.8. It’s peppy, soon as it downshifts it gets Accelerating. Especially justo to have 215 hp with over 4,000lb curb weight.
I've owned a first model with 2.4l, it was the worst car I ever had, the car was in mint shape, but the engine was too weak to move such a relatively heavy body. I had electrical problems but thank God it was not the ignition, but it was mostly headlights, tail lights and interior, I had multiple brake failures such as clinging, locking, and fast wearing, overheating. The interior was horrible hard plastic. The weather striping was not well fitted and kept getting off especially the back doors side, it looks like it is not designed for it. The front suspension links used to wear quite often. I used to disconnect the traction control to help the engine to move the car, even on snowy uphill the traction was very stupid, it kept cutting off the gas leaving me stranded, so I had to turn it off until I get out of this situation, you can imagine the picture how it skids without traction control. I forgot to mention that it was a fwd. The first time in my life I was happy to sell a car even it had a clean body and interior
My mom bought one with 15,000 miles and the journey would randomly shut off while driving. The dealership “said” they didn’t know what the problem was. She got rid of it. She had purchased 3 or 4 dodge vehicles and after that no more
I had a 2013 Journey SXT and really liked it. Lots of power, drove like a smaller car. I bought a 2018 Traverse though and ended up 'selling' the Journey to my brother's ex and shortly there after it was totaled due to wiring harness damage. It was a good car! It had tons of internal storage space. I've never seen so much storage space in a car..
I always say that the Dodge Journey should have been a Chrysler crossover. Dodge already had the Durango, and Chrysler could have had a luxury crossover that was a successor to the Pacifica crossover.
Hi Yo tengo una Dodge Journey 2009/ r/t 3.7 tración delantera no se porque dicen que confiable porque la que yo tengo no sirve ,me ha dado tantos dolores de cabeza que no se imaginan.Transmicion computadora .todos los códigos que tiene el dash . problemas de frenos prácticamente todo lo que tiene que ver con lo electrónico Bomba de frenos hidráulicos y electrónico ,todos los buhslng son nuevos,soportes de motor se dañó la transmicion,sistema de suspención delantero y trasero completo,gasta aceite Antes de las 3000 millas ya hay que añadirle 2 cuartos de aceite adicional de momento no quiere bajar los cambios sistema electrónico interior no sirve poder lock no funciona la cerradura de la compuerta hubo que cambiar se le ha tenido que invertir mucho dinero estamos hablando de unos cuantos Miles de dólares bomba de gasolina nueva,switch Master puerta chófer el módulo power wiindors y powerlocks Y todavía sigue dando problemas. Si los que están dando este reporte me quieren contactar favor al email luiscruz2005@gmail.com Pero MI GENTE LAS JOURNEY SON UN DOLOR DE CABEZA SON UN LIMÓN SON UNA PORQUERIA LUIS CRUZ PUERTO RICO
With the Penstar 3.6 why did the tow capacity have to drop from 3500 to 2500. Meaning what. What size camper physically could you now tow and or size of atv. Does this mean cargo capacity in weight go down also.
What's the deal with the slow car bashing. People expect a car to jump out the gate.You want a car like that get a sports , muscle or hyper car.The Jouney was nice .Too bad it got axed.
It’s not a bad looking suv, I like how it’s relatively boxy, my only problem with the Journey is that the interior looked kinda cheap, same with the Patriot. And I think they both had some mechanical issues. Other than that I kinda like both, I like the styling, and practically, but I don’t like the cheap looking interior or how some of them had major mechanical issues.
sadly it hurts to see the Jouney go after my mom had a 2019 Dodge Journey in 2019 and my mom was driving to the esso gas station puts the gass in tells me that the screen crashed i was crying at home cause the 2008 used Dodge Ram broke already ended up witht the red dodge grand caravan rental got the Jouney fixed was okay after miss it so much sadly being replaced by the ulgy hornet makes me discusted cant belive it something even more ugly coming out even though Dodgde was my moms favourite company before she died just brings alota memories seeing these videos
This is a vehicle that Dodge should have made little improvements since the 2011 refresh to keep it interesting to potential buyers. Sure the Journey wasn't perfect, but it worked for a buyer who didn't want the size, or the price, of a Grand Cherokee, or Durango. And the Journey had good yearly sales. Dropping the car from the catalog was a mistake.
@@xhonkeri4066 For some people, yes, and for others, it worked. I guess it depends on which year Journey a person purchased, or if the vehicle was a lemon from the start.
My neighbor has a 16 SXT 2.4l fwd strippo. He's got almost 117k on it, and has had few issues with it. It should be noted that he drives fairly long distances though, so nearly all of that is highway. 1 complete set of brakes with rotors, 1 battery, 2 sets of tires with 1 alignment, 1 UConnect software update ( yes he had to pay for that) but not much else. Is the 2.4 and 4 auto way underpowered and outclassed? YES and he'll tell ya that with the fam aboard and with the a/c on, you'll have your foot in it ALOT. Mileage will suffer. But he says with just him aboard on longer distances, he has frequent 30 mpg highway returns. Bargain basement no frills smaller SUV that could be had on the cheap. If you need more cargo room or expect to tow, buy something else.
I've towed around 2000lbs with a 2.4 Journey numerous times. It did fine. No drama at all. Manual shift around 3500rpm, stay in 3rd on the highway around 3000rpm. The car handled it very gracefully. It pulled better than my v6 Ranger. Much better brakes and more stable.
Thank GOD, FCA is no longer in charge. In my perfect world, every FCA Manager would be shown the front door, let the French take over. They have much more common sense, style and quality.
My mom has a 2011 model with almost 150000 miles and it has never given her any problems and it makes me sad they are dropping the Dodge journey such a great automobile and it has a lot of room inside of it
My wife has a 2010 with 179k on it the only problems we've had have been self inflicted its been a really good car I don't care much for the lack of power the v6 has (I'm used to v8) but I wouldn't personally want to trade it for anything lots of room for the 2 kids and drives perfect after 179k miles
yeah my mom had a 2019 i think and in 2019 and knowing its being replaced by an ugly hornet makes it even seem worse not happy
Owned 2013 dodge journey awd crew. 135k miles, no issues, just basic oil changes plus air filter, one transmission fluid/filter change at 100k, and one time brake pad changes all corners. I do drive conservatively probably why the Journey served me well and gotten me and family all around the states. If you treat your car well it will treat you well. My take. 😎👍
I agree
I can see what Dodge was trying to accomplish with the Journey. They wanted to provide a vehicle for budget conscious SUV buyers. I think its a great looking SUV. Having not changed the vehicle much in almost 10 years, parts should be cheap and plentiful.
I drive a 2010 journey, it's 4500$ for new aftermarket parts specifically for the front end. Not even factory.
Dodge Journey: literally a Caravan, just without sliding doors.
We have a journey and other family has caravan and I can say unequivocally you are wrong about that comparison
@@joeytasha7080 It’s literally the same platform. They are fundamentally similar
@@joeytasha7080 look at them next to each other, you’ll only notice the Journey is smaller and doesnt have sliding doors which is why its considered a crossover and not mini van. They have the same type of platform
Actually it's like a Dodge Avenger Cross. It shares more parts with the Avenger than the Caravan.
@@jeremyladue4702 except the dodge journey was built on the jeep patriot frame, same as the avenger, same as the caliber. All on the same frame.
I had three dodge Journey. Still driving one of them. I love them. Love the room. Hate they ended them.
The Dodge Journey has been a relative success for Chrysler. It has been a consistent seller for a long time. It is on a dated platform, and hopefully a replacement will be considered.
Theyre coming out with a dodge hornet but it will be compact and not midsize
We have an 18 crossroads with the 19in black rims and we really like it. It IS super underpowered because we specifically requested the 4 cylinder, I'm a mechanic and that engine is as easy to work on as 90's Hondas were, but we definitely lack get up and go, lol. But for the price, we got a fully loaded black leather nice entertainment system an 7 seat capabilities. Literally just got back from a 2600 mile road trip and it worked great. Having worked for multiple dealerships, there isn't a better cost to feature vehicle out there in the price range.
I am a retired mechanic and got a used 15 Journey (144K miles). I was driving a 92 Plymouth Voyager mini van (192K) when finally the transmission needed some work so I parked it for a while and got the 15 Journey with 2.4 L, (144 CI) 4 speed auto driveline and so far I like it a lot. Yes it is a bit underpowered but not noticeable in town. I have seen 29 mpg on the hi way. Getting on the ramp is where you notice the lack of power (used to a 3.3 V6) but the fix is to apply more throttle lol. This vehicle is very comfortable and fun to drive despite being under powered. The mpg makes up for it and that is what I wanted from the SUV. The engine is quite small @ 144CI but is serviceable and fixable and has good reliability potential based on how you drive it. Not a hot rod so drive it for what it is, economical transport.
It just kills me that people want these huge wheels and tires on their vehicles. Damn it don't you realize those big tires are a killer when it comes time to replace them?
Still driving my 2009 SXT still runs like a top! No major issues!
How's it holding up how many miles?
@@kason3900 Engine runs great, few electrical glitches. Rear wiper runs when shifter in R lol approx 140K
I live my 2012 dodge journey sxt awd. I have put all but 32k miles on it, and she is still kicking it.
I own a 13 journey v6. I strongly recommend Raysbestos brake combos off RockAuto. Nice touchy brakes. The rotors are coated for rust prevention. You also don't need to use brake clean to prep rotors. It's important to sand rust away under caliper hardware to restore the tolerance required to allow pads to slide back off rotors upon release. This the most common cause of premature brake failure.... pads don't have clearance to freely slide in the caliper bracket. Techs don't have great attention to this detail and are paid more for quantity than quality.
We have a ‘15 Crossroad AWD with over 100k miles now. We’ve had no problems with it. Just regular service and upkeep. It feels faster and is smooth at high speed, or at least ours does. Upgraded headlights would have been nice.
I have a 2015 too. I bought it used in 2018 with low miles. 50,000 miles later I have only needed regular maintenance. It is a plain car especially from the outside. But it’s nice and gets the job done. Can’t wait to see if dodge new stuff is worth a change.
Personally, I had two of these in the R/T versions and have had very little issues and both reached over 100 000 miles with very little maintenance. Very good $/value ratio in my mind. Hope Dodge will go ahead with the mentioned Hornet.
Even with all the so called flaws, the Dodge Journey and Grand Caravan were still doing well in sales. And both vehicles were only 12% away from being responsible for almost 50% of Dodge sales regardless. Newsflash: If a vehicle is on the market for 9 seasons, it's a success.
Let's face it, Dodge probably didn't think that they could draw enough attention to their new vehicles as long as the Journey and Grand Caravan ( cash cows) were still on the market.
In 2013 when Marchionne rolled out his 5yr plan both the Journey & Caravan were to be axed by 2019, even the Viper was cancelled. Chrysler Town & Country was to remain as the sole minivan & Fiat was to supply all new SUV's, Hence Absolutely no money was to be spent on these programs. Simply keeping machinery up & running to build the vehicle was a daunting task. Dodge pickups was spun off as its own brand "RAM" you have "Jeep" & now "SRT" as its own brand. Lives of certain models were extended due to slow launches of new products since Marchionnes death
I am only $950k away from being a millionaire, very impressive
My 2015 was th4 best model. For $27k, it had nice extras that many suvs at similar prices didn't have.
The Infinity 7 speaker sound system with th3 subwoofer wad nice and I think th3 Amp was 200watts.
9i had moonroof, camera parking assist, 16" alloys and 4v3n though it was a 4 cylinder. I had a tow bar that allows up to 6000lbs of towing and I towed a trail full of stuff many times. It simply didn't have good take off.
With my 2017, I made sure to get the V6. It is pretty peppy, but I try to use mid-grade fuel for better excelleration.
I'm not in a hurry so I don't need to power or size of th3 Durango.
When I had the base model, I only had to change the front rotors one. When I trade my 2015, I had less than 2 years of miles on it and my deal bought it back and sold it the same day when I bought my 2017.
I had no brake changes at all on it.
My 2017 just now had 24k miles and it 4 years old. No brake work needed yet.
Though I do hear some rattling noise on one of th3 struts. So I know I need to check it.
I didn't have any issues with any of the 3 models. I got rid of the 1st 2 simply because I got such a good deal on trade.
My 1stbwas financed at 14%. 2nd at 11% and I got 3.9 on my 3rd.
Gonna keep this one. I still see plenty 2009-2015 models and lots of 2017/18 crossroads and GT.
They tried to sell me a GT but I felt it looked too identical to my SXT.
Drove the SXT to Florida and back on 2.5 tanks of gas. I managed to get the milage up to 29mpg and hot 545 miles from a tank and instill had 1/8 left.
I've pulled at least 1000lbs with no issue with 2 models with zero issue.
I've pulled uhauls largest trail packed with zero issues.
Yes this is amiss opportunity because the truck is great and it handles well in winter. And I don't have AWD.
I hate they dropped the Infinity sound system. But it still sounds pretty good for a car stereo and th3 bass still kicks.
I have a 2018 Gt Awd, I’ve been enjoying since I first got it last year.
Put a air intake on it. You'll love it even more. V6 craves cold air.
I have a 2013 SE 4Cyl.with 98,000 miles and have only done regular maitenance. It's been a good suv.
Same. Changed oil and spark plugs regularly...now at 110k
I am in Australia and have a 2012 Journey. Despite a gearbox issue I have really enjoyed the vehicle. It’s a bit more masculine for a seven seater. Sad to see it go.
Bought an SXT new 2010 in UK - Car was fantastic value for the cost - As soon as Dodge pulled out of the UK we noticed the service costs increase and interest from the previous dealers had wained. Main problem was brakes and disk(rotor) wear was dramatic for normal use and also seized calipers. Resale price in 2014 was nearly 1/3 of the purchase price as I guess people just didnt want them in the Uk. Shame really as it was a superb car.
I always like the Journey. I thought it was a good looking crossover over the years. However, not being able to tow really hurt it.
I had a hitch installed on my sxt and you’d be surprised with the towing capacity
Wow....4 speed automatic 2020. Have those words ever been put together besides by Dodge!!!
It also has an available 3.6 v6 that’ll do 110.
@@mcgusto82 V6 Not available on the 2020 Model.
That is literally the K car transmission.
I have a 2014 Jouney SXT AWD. I have to say I have had no problems with the powertrain which is the 3.6L mated to the 6 speed auto. I do have an issue with the cheap interior plastics. Also, for an SUV, it has a very low approach height causing frequent curbing in parking situations. The, so called, skid plate under the engine is also plastic offering little protection. The transmission cooler is just under the front bumper and is subject to damage due to the aforementioned curb height and lack of real protection. Maybe FCA can revive a mid sized SUV under the Ram badge.
I have a 2015 journey R/T AWD and Its been amazing I bought it used 3 years ago with 106,000 miles I have since added 26,000 miles to it and other than a battery going bad I've had no issues just routine maintenance like fluid changes and I thinks it might be time to do the coilpacks all in all fun to own and drive
Thanks for the informative video.
My daughter has a 2015 FIAT Freemont Lounge version, with the 2.4ltr engine. She loves it, and is yet to have any major issues besides having to replace the battery.
I've driven it, and besides the lack off get up and go, it's nice and comfy do drive.
We (Wife & I) have a 2018 Jeep Cherokee 3.2 v6, and the difference in up & go is huge. One day while out picking up some furniture in a trailer with the Cherokee, out on the highway, my daughter in her FIAT was beside me at around 80kmh. We did a 3,2,1 countdown & went for it. The Cherokee just walked away, and that's with a trailer full off furniture I'm guessing weighing in at around 1 ton combined. Her boyfriend was laughing in the passenger seat off her car, while she looked crestfallen. Even though, she loves her car, and that's all that matters.
BTW. That's here in Australia.
I just wonder why FCA/Stellantis didn’t make the 3.6 the standard engine instead of the 2.4 towards the end
Sabotage to make room for a European based replacement.
We own a 2009 Journey R/T 2.7 V6 and we are very happy with it :-) Great Family Car
Not the 2.7 😭
2016 rt I love it
I’m assuming you’re not from the US since the 2.7 wasn’t offered on the Journey here. That 2.7 was an awful motor though.
@@Eldomibori Germany
Yeah I know the issues of the 2.7 ;)
Regular maintenance/oil change and it runs very well (currently 52k miles) - no issues so far
@@jesseseipel6776 I figured it was Germany. And wow, only 52k miles, now is the time to sell it while you can and upgrade before it’s too late haha.
I knew someone who used to own a journey, it had a hilarious gremlin where for whatever reason the stereo would be at full volume when ever the car was turned on. It would be BLASTING!!😆😆
I just bought a new 2020 Dodge Journey back in May. Granite color (gray). Blacktop package. I find that it has adequate head and legroom for me. I am 6'4" . My only real complaint, which was addressed in the video is the lack of space in the back. Furthermore, the tailgate entry is too small. I find myself struggling to squeeze my bicycle in. But the ride is good. For me, the power from the 4 cyl is adequate, as I gave up my Speed Racer habits years ago.
I traded a Lincoln MKS for it. I get more compliments on the Journey than I ever did with the Lincoln. Most importantly: My wife is finally happy with the vehicle I have chosen. Brand new with a factory warranty, after all rebates, was just shy of $19,500.
This was very helpful. I'm shopping for a cheap SUV and this vehicle is one of the options. Now I know to avoid the earlier models. Thank you
@Jonathan Losito babe that’s the shitty Ford Escape.
Avoid the 4 cylinder at all costs and get the V-6. Change the oil every 3500 miles and watch the front brakes and inner tire wear caused by worn out upper and lower control arms. Could be a good buy if you find a well maintained v-6 version.
Go 2014 and up. Then get the V6 and the 6 speed
I have had a 2012 Journey 4cyl for 12 years and is a great unit. It gets 40 to 43 mpg canadian. And the true hp is around 200. It is one of the best vehicle I have had. It is a little weak on large hills, but I still like it.
40 miles to the gallon? You must always be going downhill.
The only real issue I've had with the Journey was the steering wheel going out of alignment when I had my 2019 SE. Bought it brand new and had to have it serviced 5 times in a 9 month period the first year I had it because it kept going out of alignment for different reason. When I did my research about the different higher level trims is when I traded it in for the 2019 Crossroad. I love the V6 with the duel chrome exhaust tips, the 8.4 screen with the infotainment and fog lights (even though my SE did have fog lights) and better looking wheels. So far she is holding up.
Still have my '14 R/T. 3.6 awd. Never really had a problem with it, some wear and tear stuff over the years but other than that no a single hiccup. Definitely a few minor annoying things like the doors don't stay open with the notches, the 19" rims are prone to hold snow and unbalance super easy, if snow packs in the wheel wells the awd will kick off when you need it most, our navi hasn't worked since maybe year 1 and dealership just says they can't fix it. It is not make for larger people, I am not big and neither is my wife so we fit in just fine. We have had 3 full sized car seats in the vehicle at once for quite some time and it was fine, not much space left in the back though with 3rd row up but the car isn't a boat either which is nice so give and take. Engine is pretty good and smooth still, I tow a lot with it, and beat the snot out of it, with decent tires it does great in the snow. Ours has a few rust spots now but living in the NE where they put who knows what on the roads it's no surprise. I hope it keeps ticking for many years.
He thoroughly explained many features and options, but did not say much about flaws. Mostly mentioned that Dodge simply dropped the vehicle from the line; which I feel can be expected for any vehicle that's been made for 20 years.
We had a 2020 Crossroad (2.4) for a rental when we went to New Jersey for parts for my dart, and OMG it was so uncomfortable and that Engine was CRAP
Same it was a bad rental you had to floor it if u wanted to move
@@andraedominguez3760 Yep I won’t ever get one unless it’s a V6
@@codycrawford2385 Why was the V6 dropped for the 2020 model year?
@@joshbacon8241 Make it cheaper dodge was waiting to cancel it for a few years
I think the Journey is a solid car, we have a 2009 SE in the family, has around 130k on it, got it as a cheap used vehicle for my son, the only things wrong when we got it was the leak detection pump was leaking, ironically, so it had EVAP codes and the gascap message on the odometer, replaced it myself for $30 and that was fixed, and the intake manifold runner solenoid was sticking causing a check engine light, took it apart, cleaned and lubricated it, and put it back on, took twenty mins, error free since then. Sees daily driver use of 70-80 miles, hasn't really had an issue. Brakes seem fine to me when i drove it, must be driver related brake failure, that happens a lot on many vehicles because people are so foot heavy drivers these days. The 2.4l gets great gas mileage, don't need a speed demon, an economic daily driver is what it is. I don't know, overall its not a bad car if you ask me. If it lasts a couple years it will be well worth the $600 we have into it, that was including purchase, previous owner was told the ECM was bad because the intake runner solenoid wasn't working and quoted thousands for repair, we got it cheap and put a couple hours and less than $50 into it and its been a daily driver now.
We had a 2014 R/T AWD 3.6. It was a great little car. Plush comfortable interior, decent amount of features, but it only had two rows. The oil cooler was leaking and instead of fixing it and trying to find parts to convert it, we just traded it for the exact same color 2015 R/T AWD.
That had three rows. The granite crystal metallic is a gorgeous color, when paired with the black and small shiny accents it really pops.
I do wish they would have added some. Features like cooled seats, sunroof or even a panoramic roof, and they could have smoothed out the body lines some and updated the lighting further. The refresh to LED taillights, black bezel headlights, and soft touch interior bits was a major boost to the car. And really made them desirable. For some reason their value has absolutely tanked. The AWD is very confident in inclement weather. I would definitely recommend a 14+ model with lower miles. The biggest thing with these being so cheap now is that they tend to get picked up by folks who neglect them. Find one with low miles, that's in visibly excellent condition and you got a winner. Preferably find something with service records to prove upkeep.
To bad they haven't improved that model. I have one for work and never had problems 200k plus
Has it been discontinued. Because I heard it's coming back on a rear-wheel drive Fiat platform.
I'm on my 3rd one
2010 base.
2015 sxt
2017 crossroad
I had a nice RDX but was already 11 years old and needed shocks and a lot of work. Sold it and got a 2017 journey with 23k miles. No complains. Will drive it for a few years and upgrade.They do the job.
Originally, it was supposed to be replaced by a RWD/AWD crossover! Now that PSA has merged with FCA, Peugeot may develop a replacement for the Journey based on one of their platforms!
Love my 2016 6 cylinder Journey. Practical, and reliable. Room for kids, and has never given me a problem.
I have the 2016 as well, I loveeee it!
I'm currently going through the motions of purchasing a 2016 journey. The reviews I've read really, really worry me. But in amongst the bad ones, there's ones like this saying it's a great sub to buy! I'm extremely conflicted.
@@gmabmb For the price, with the 3rd row it made sense for us. Hope yours works out for you. Only go good places in it.
I could never see this as an SUV. It is really a station wagon with larger wheels. AMC was doing that in the 1970s with their station wagons. Even the extra available third row of seats was available in many station wagons. I’ve ridden in my son’s and it reminded so much of my old 1981 Aries K-Car wagon.
Think you`re on to somethin there !
It's indeed a big mistake of Dodge to abandon The Journey & Grand Caravan.
I don't see as many Pacifica's & Voyager's on the road like I do The Caravan & Town & Country!
So true, I still see tons of the Journeys and Grand Caravans around where I live in Toronto, Canada.
"Pacificas"&"Voyagers". No apostrophes.
Who knows maybe dodge might bring it back in the future.
I have I 2017 SXT V6 AWD. I bought it used from Enterprise with 17K. Overall, it's been a good vehicle to date. Got 100k now with just routine maintenance.
Negatives are ....it is an uninspired boring vehicle, The hvac contros are a pain to use, Hard to see backing up and no camera, gas milage sucks and transmission shifts sometimes feel weird.
Positives are... it's AWD, plenty of power with the V6, very comfy seats and comfortable quiet ride.
Good car for family road trip vacations , soccer moms and grocery getting. We have been through a few bad winter storms and has handled the snow impressively well.
2015..no issues except recalls and recent hoses installed, thermostat. No brakes yet.
my mom has a 2016 journey (either se or avp) and it has 106k miles and hasn’t had any major issues. the only issues it’s had/has was a sensor went bad and kept the brake lights on 24/7 even when the car was off, and the battery died and needed to fully die before it let us jumpstart it. but it also is the 4-cyl with the 4 speed and the transmission is ok, just when you’re cruising at highway speeds it hesitates to shift and vibrates until u mash the gas to force it to shift
The car had its run and did it’s job
Imagine going uphill, with 7 people, the A/C on and you have the 2.4L with the 4 speed auto
Stall
If I was the head, I’d drop that power train for the multi air 2.4 and make it the base engine (SE trim) and Add the turbo 2.0 for like a mid trim engine (SXT and Crossroad) and 3.6 for GT trim.
That’s luxury! I was a 1980’s kid. We went uphill with the a/c on, 7 passengers, with a 1985 Dodge Caravan with a awful Mitsubishi 2.6 4cyl that made 100 hp hooked to a 3 speed auto. I bet the 4cyl journey would feel like a race car in comparison
My neighbor has a black on black GT and they keep it waxed so its perfectly shiny. I respect it.
Thank you! I am looking at a V6 2014. All your infos help me a lot!
Just doing the Pentastart w/8-spd automatic, would've done wonders for this. This was one of the cars I was interested in--in V6 form of course--but I ended up getting
something else.
I own a 2016 journey and I love it.
Super comfortable and great when it ran. Then transmission issues. They were the worst.
Maybe you could possibly do a video on the dodge charger models before the return in 2006. I think it'll be interesting
2016 SE 63k. Brakes were replaced with slotted drilled rotors ceramic pads. Wheel base widened with hub spacers by inch n a half , tires 1 step wider two steps taller. No pitch when turning. Roof basket added to take care of space with hitch basket.Knock on wood lucky. So far but trading in next year.
I just bought a 2020 journey in February 2020 . I didn’t drive it much and had to let it sit cause a loved one passed away , now that things are more settled we drove it cross country from fl to Minnesota only have 3400 miles on it .. as we drove it around and put it away at 6400 miles . When it began to snow we went to start it up it didn’t . I have tried now for a month to get it to turn over and try and figure out why it won’t turn over , can’t find the problem yet . Battery read fine so . It’s brand new still so it’s gonna have to go to the shop since it won’t do anything.. so sad
We had a 15 or 16 Crossroads AWD and it was great here in the WI winters. 3.6 was punchy and miss it. I don’t miss changing the battery tho haha
They really drug the 4-speed auto to the grave! I think the 41TE (Ultra-Drive) was used first in ‘88. I can’t remember.
Was it reliable in thr journey?
@@CRAPO2011 I have no clue honestly. I mean it has served my ‘97 Stratus well. You just have to keep the proper fluid (ATF +4) in it. Of course change the filter and fluid as well.
@@jeremystout412 Ahh, some people knock the recently retired toyota 4at yet the thing never breaks, i dont care if 4 speed sounds like 1991haha gimme reliabilty
it’s funny looking back at what people thought the dodge hornet was gonna look like before it was launched.. it was so off lol
2009 dodge journey sxt. I have one and nobody can pinpoint why it shut off while I was driving it home.
We need to get marspeed to 100k 💪🏽😎
And the irony of the motors are the 4cyl are much much more dependable then the V6! So you either get dependability or more power baby 😂
basically Dodge couldve gone frankenstein with them sinking the V8s or 6-cylinder powertrains, introduce new models, redesign them and a whole laundry list of things with the Journey. it's missed opportunity FCA/Stellantis.
Love my Journey and hope that the "Hornet" makes a good name for itself.
Journey has the infamous CRANK but don't start issue, which sucks considering most peynow a days have a solu
The 2.4L is great on fuel and great on flatland areas (where I live is flatland) but when i take it to the mountains in the summer to visit family, it SUX!!!! its constantly downshifting in the mountains etc.. underpowered!! if I lived in the mountains I def wouldnt have it!!!!! id get rid of it fast
2013 sxt awd 160,000 and loving it
I miss that car so much :(
I didn't mind the Journey but my only usage was as a rental on a couple road trips where we didn't want to take our family sedan. Not sure if I would have liked owning one, though.
"Don't stop believin! Hold on to that feeeeelin!" 😁
2013 sxt fwd owner here. ive replaced the the brake system, rotors, calipers, ect, transmission, throttle body, cv shaft, driveshaft, alternator, tie rods, balljoints, batteries, its at like 160k miles, bought at 85k miles. the front struts are bad. it goes through tires more than any other vehicle ive owned. theres prolly more stuff im forgetting. ive only owned it for 5 years.
screw the dodge journey lmao
i wish there was more aftermarket support for it
18:30 11.9 in discs in the front and 12in in the rear? I’ve never heard of a car with bigger brakes in the back than in the front.
It kinda makes sense in some mid engined sports cars, but that's definitely a head scratcher in a front engined SUV :P
That explains fully why my rear brakes outlast the fronts by a 3 to 1 ratio for sure.
Absolutely great content as usual I have a 2017 V6 SXT it's the GT that much better?
No not really I have 2016 SXT I got the premium audio with DVD player back up cam/sensors. No heated seats or steering wheel. Manual adjusted seats. Only difference is that you get leather and heated seats, heated steering wheel. Maybe 4WD. Is it worth it? It's your choice my friend. I won't be getting another Jouney.
It sucks that manufactures keep getting ride affordable vehicles for average people. Sometimes you just want a decent vehicle for a affordable price. My 2018 gets 28 mpg with a 3.6 litter, I can tow 3,000 lbs and haul stuff or people at half $ of the competition.
And again..watch the video..see tons of stuff on complaints & issues from the WWW..
then read comments and it is 95+% positive from owners who had largely fabulous experiences :D
We got a '14 Journey 3.6L SXT AWD used in '16 with 90k mi.
Excellent. One of the best veh, i have driven in wisc winters, esp with unidirectional Cooper Weather Evolution (discontinued, amazing tire) tires. Fast, fun, reliable, safe and far more handsome than the more updated and all look alike crossovers out there..i swear the vehicle designers all just either hack the competitions computers, or wait for someone like Toyota to release something and copy it.
..like how Toyota used to do to Chrysler, copying the Sebring convertible with their
Solara, RAM truck with their Tundra & a few others.
Lover yer ch. Marspeed, thanks for the video, hope you had a fabulous Independence Day in Canada, ahaha.
Why was the V6 dropped for the 2020 model year?
I love my 2018 AWD Journey
in relation to brakes , my personal experience is my 3.6 sxt has 50k miles and I had no replaced neither component of them yet,lol
That is unheard of you must never stop .
I used to like the Journey especially the Crossroad Plus only with the Penterstar V6 a few years ago, but now I don't feel the same it's the only product from FCA I try to avoid when my grandmother's 19 Pacifica Limited needs to be in shop.
It's design inside and out is ancient, the 2.4 and both 4 and 6 speed auto is terribly outdated and poorly tuned. You can clearly tell that FCA didn't care for the Journey since UConnect and some other components weren't ever updated compared to other products on older platforms.
I honestly didn't like the majority of the cars based on the JC platform, never liked Chrysler's older transmissions and engines, the Penterstar and new ZF transmissions they use now is way better than older Chrysler parts.
Yeah I felt the Journey had real potential if they upgraded/updated it around 2017, even small additions like the 8-speed and new fascias would have gone a long way. They just left it to slowly fade away (despite the fact that it was still SELLING reasonably well!!)
@@MarspeedCars yeah, I feel they should’ve dropped the base engine with 4 spd for the multi air 4cyl with 9-spd, but base only. Then for SXT and Crossroad, add the 2.0l turbo with 8-9 spd. Then for GT just the 3.6. The 4 cylinder with newer transmission will slight improve efficiency and won’t kill the car like 4spd.
I can say. I also have a 2002 Town and Country Limited with 3.8. It’s peppy, soon as it downshifts it gets Accelerating. Especially justo to have 215 hp with over 4,000lb curb weight.
I have a 2014 dodge journey had the engine rebuilt at year 3 and year 10. Bought it with zero miles. Radiator went out month 3.
Which engine? Sounds like horrible luck to have it done twice :(
@@MarspeedCars 2.4L) 4CYL
I've owned a first model with 2.4l, it was the worst car I ever had, the car was in mint shape, but the engine was too weak to move such a relatively heavy body. I had electrical problems but thank God it was not the ignition, but it was mostly headlights, tail lights and interior, I had multiple brake failures such as clinging, locking, and fast wearing, overheating. The interior was horrible hard plastic. The weather striping was not well fitted and kept getting off especially the back doors side, it looks like it is not designed for it. The front suspension links used to wear quite often. I used to disconnect the traction control to help the engine to move the car, even on snowy uphill the traction was very stupid, it kept cutting off the gas leaving me stranded, so I had to turn it off until I get out of this situation, you can imagine the picture how it skids without traction control. I forgot to mention that it was a fwd. The first time in my life I was happy to sell a car even it had a clean body and interior
I'm glad I chose the Caravan over the Journey.
My mom bought one with 15,000 miles and the journey would randomly shut off while driving. The dealership “said” they didn’t know what the problem was. She got rid of it. She had purchased 3 or 4 dodge vehicles and after that no more
I had a 2013 Journey SXT and really liked it. Lots of power, drove like a smaller car.
I bought a 2018 Traverse though and ended up 'selling' the Journey to my brother's ex and shortly there after it was totaled due to wiring harness damage.
It was a good car! It had tons of internal storage space. I've never seen so much storage space in a car..
I always say that the Dodge Journey should have been a Chrysler crossover. Dodge already had the Durango, and Chrysler could have had a luxury crossover that was a successor to the Pacifica crossover.
That was the Pacifica.
@@dontelindsey5846 your right, i fixed it.
Hi
Yo tengo una Dodge Journey 2009/ r/t 3.7 tración delantera no se porque dicen que confiable porque la que yo tengo no sirve ,me ha dado tantos dolores de cabeza que no se imaginan.Transmicion computadora .todos los códigos que tiene el dash . problemas de frenos prácticamente todo lo que tiene que ver con lo electrónico
Bomba de frenos hidráulicos y electrónico ,todos los buhslng son nuevos,soportes de motor se dañó la transmicion,sistema de suspención delantero y trasero completo,gasta aceite
Antes de las 3000 millas ya hay que añadirle 2 cuartos de aceite adicional de momento no quiere bajar los cambios sistema electrónico interior no sirve poder lock no funciona la cerradura de la compuerta hubo que cambiar se le ha tenido que invertir mucho dinero estamos hablando de unos cuantos Miles de dólares bomba de gasolina nueva,switch Master puerta chófer el módulo power wiindors y powerlocks
Y todavía sigue dando problemas.
Si los que están dando este reporte me quieren contactar favor al email luiscruz2005@gmail.com
Pero MI GENTE LAS JOURNEY
SON UN DOLOR DE CABEZA SON UN LIMÓN
SON UNA PORQUERIA
LUIS CRUZ
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With the Penstar 3.6 why did the tow capacity have to drop from 3500 to 2500. Meaning what. What size camper physically could you now tow and or size of atv. Does this mean cargo capacity in weight go down also.
What's the deal with the slow car bashing. People expect a car to jump out the gate.You want a car like that get a sports , muscle or hyper car.The Jouney was nice .Too bad it got axed.
Many Dodge Journey's i have seen resulted very reliable
It’s not a bad looking suv, I like how it’s relatively boxy, my only problem with the Journey is that the interior looked kinda cheap, same with the Patriot. And I think they both had some mechanical issues. Other than that I kinda like both, I like the styling, and practically, but I don’t like the cheap looking interior or how some of them had major mechanical issues.
My mother has the 2016 SXT with the FlexFuel Pentastar V6
Hey what happened to the Chill Day song in your backgrounds that you used to use? I haven't heard it much in recent videos
sadly it hurts to see the Jouney go after my mom had a 2019 Dodge Journey in 2019 and my mom was driving to the esso gas station puts the gass in tells me that the screen crashed i was crying at home cause the 2008 used Dodge Ram broke already ended up witht the red dodge grand caravan rental got the Jouney fixed was okay after miss it so much sadly being replaced by the ulgy hornet makes me discusted cant belive it something even more ugly coming out even though Dodgde was my moms favourite company before she died just brings alota memories seeing these videos
I got one. My wife still in love by the car.
Dodge killed this car
I liked it my dad's journey it's very good vehicle
This is a vehicle that Dodge should have made little improvements since the 2011 refresh to keep it interesting to potential buyers. Sure the Journey wasn't perfect, but it worked for a buyer who didn't want the size, or the price, of a Grand Cherokee, or Durango. And the Journey had good yearly sales. Dropping the car from the catalog was a mistake.
It was a P.O.S.
@@xhonkeri4066 For some people, yes, and for others, it worked. I guess it depends on which year Journey a person purchased, or if the vehicle was a lemon from the start.
It got cancelled because Steve Perry stopped singing its praises.
the dodge car SXT jouney was my car for 2019 2020 AND 2021 but thats not all 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 AND LASTLY 2011
My neighbor has a 16 SXT 2.4l fwd strippo. He's got almost 117k on it, and has had few issues with it. It should be noted that he drives fairly long distances though, so nearly all of that is highway. 1 complete set of brakes with rotors, 1 battery, 2 sets of tires with 1 alignment, 1 UConnect software update ( yes he had to pay for that) but not much else. Is the 2.4 and 4 auto way underpowered and outclassed? YES and he'll tell ya that with the fam aboard and with the a/c on, you'll have your foot in it ALOT. Mileage will suffer. But he says with just him aboard on longer distances, he has frequent 30 mpg highway returns. Bargain basement no frills smaller SUV that could be had on the cheap. If you need more cargo room or expect to tow, buy something else.
I've towed around 2000lbs with a 2.4 Journey numerous times. It did fine. No drama at all.
Manual shift around 3500rpm, stay in 3rd on the highway around 3000rpm. The car handled it very gracefully.
It pulled better than my v6 Ranger. Much better brakes and more stable.
Thank GOD, FCA is no longer in charge. In my perfect world, every FCA Manager would be shown the front door, let the French take over. They have much more common sense, style and quality.
I'm a shareholder and I voted to have Elkhan off the board..... Didn't work.
Stop
“French” and “quality” have NEVER been synonymous 🤣🤣
@@californiadude999 can it get worse than Italian? Lol
@@dontelindsey5846 LOL touché!! 🤣🤣
We own a 2014 SXT and we love it. 3.6 is a great motor. Maybe upgrade to a 2018 at some point..
They should have changed the Journey name to Dodge Nitro hybrid suv segment for the future upcoming small crossover suv.
No lol
some said it has overheating issue after 100k miles?
146k on my old Journey.. never did