Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Dodge Journey is an all-new midsize crossover SUV derived from the Avenger sedan and capable of seating up to seven passengers.

• Minivan-like interior conveniences, plenty of advanced entertainment and communications options, quiet highway ride.

• Some down-market interior trim, lackluster driving dynamics.

User Reviews:

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  Different & Fun, Esp. for a Ford Man - 2009 Dodge Journey
  By BigE - September 23 - 4:53 pm

  I enjoyed the fact that I could still have room not like a Excursion but like leg room. It is not a Ford Flex but the dealer was willing to work with me and my situation. Not that it was bad. Larger wheels came with the R/T package and it is a lighter ride then the traditional Larger SUVs

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  Love the Journey - 2009 Dodge Journey
  By Shirley - September 19 - 3:50 pm

  We bouught a Journey rather than another Jeep d/t the gas mileage. We where amazed to get 26 MPH on the Highway and we get around 19.5-20.2 in the city. That is great for the bigger sized engine that we purchased with the R/T. I am very disappointed in the paint job and have had it in 9 times to be done right as it was 2 different shades of blue. Now it is in the shop. Whenever I put the car into drive or reverse, it does so roughly. They say it is a PCM and computer update problem and we will see if that fixes it tomorrow morning when they test drive it. I am over all very pleased with its performance, MPG, interior features and Nav/stereo system. I miss my Jeep though. : )

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  LOVE our Journey! - 2009 Dodge Journey
  By BostonJoy - August 22 - 11:30 pm

  I was a bit skeptical at first about buying a crossover from Dodge but our Journey has proved me wrong! We have a fully loaded red SXT V6 (only missing the sunroof and DVD player) and love every bit of it. Its roomy, easily hauls people and cargo, and has lots of great features. I regularly drive a friends Honda CRV and hands down, the Journey performs better and makes me feel more protected and comfortable. I realize the interior may not be as "polished" as high end models, but you cant beat the price Dodge offers on this vehicle. Havent had the problems others report. Was a slight burning smell that came from exhaust pipe but it went away after first few hundred miles. Avg 20-23 MPG.

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  Wow!! What a car! - 2009 Dodge Journey
  By alexia-1228 - July 29 - 9:10 am

  I have owned this car for about 4 months now and my family loves it. Its very sporty looking, rides smooth, and is VERY quiet. There is TONS of storage, and the seats are SO easy to fold down or move if needed. The 90 degree open doors are great for getting in and out. The gas mileage is very good. This is SO MUCH better that a mini van! I have tons of people wanting to look in it and just wanting to "check" it out!

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  So-So SUV Wannabe - 2009 Dodge Journey
  By joey - June 17 - 10:23 pm

  The engine is "complaining" all the time. noisy & rough. it keeps searching for gears once at a higher speed. rattles like diesel. the ride is so soft that when cornering it tilts and sways. the rpm stays at 3000 rpm all the time. so I doubt about the gas savings as it is a high-revving engine now its mated to a bigger and heavier body

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  Worst car I ever bought - 2009 Dodge Journey
  By TMCC - June 5 - 5:56 pm

  I bought this car in may of 2008, i came home with it and it had to go back to get the DVD installed, which ended up being a huge issue because no one at the dealership was trained on how to work it, same with the MYGIG. then we get it back the air bag light came on, then we were back in the shop for another 6 weeks until they could figure out the problem, now at 19k miles the brakes an rotors have to be replaced, the dealership said that every 9k this is happening...calle the useless folks at Dodge headquarters, they advise that this is normal wear and tear...also there is smoke that comes out from under the hood, which i have been told is brake dust, and that my car is safe to drive...

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  Awesome Family Car - 2009 Dodge Journey
  By Colorado Cruiser - May 23 - 12:06 pm

  Weve had the car a short time and absolutely love it! Were getting 27- 29mpg on the highway and low 20s in town. We have 4 kids ranging from 8 months to 15yrs, and everyone fits comfortably! There is no road noise and the vehicle hands very well! You can definitely feel the German technology and handling in the vehicle! We live in Colorado and with the traction control the vehicle handles awesome in the snow. We purchased the FWD model. If you want the convienence, and mini van features without a mini van feeling, this is the vehicle!

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  Never Again - 2009 Dodge Journey
  By AG - April 19 - 7:23 am

  Very poor vehicle. Brakes/rotors gone at 12k (didnt use Dodge brakes to replace-now rotors warped due to axle problem), front axle repl at 17500, steering wheel moves left to right when braking hard.

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  146,000 km still going with a lot of $$$$ - 2009 Dodge Journey
  By steve - April 9 - 7:16 pm

  Had my journey for two years now and have had most of the problems on this review and more. No trouble with motor or tranny luckily. Here are major troubles I have had brakes, power steering, wheel speed sensors, wheel bearings, tie rods, ball joints, rear differential seals twice, transaxle seals, replaced rear cv axles 4 times due to faulty design, rubber door seals falling off, needed to replace tires after 35,000 km/6 months and was unable to get 19" tires from any tire dealer or Dodge, had to buy new tires and rims. Replaced all struts. Rear heater motor. I drive 75,000 km mostly highway, some gravel. Nice car to drive and handles well but costs way to much to keep running not a good buy

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  journey not reached - 2009 Dodge Journey
  By long journey - March 2 - 8:26 am

  I purchased a journey r/t 1/09 and before it had 2500 miles i had to add motor oil, and had gear oil leaking on the exhaust, the sunglass holder fell apart, the remote start only works sometimes, the remote entry is the same, only when it doesnt work and you finally do get into the car the radio is changing cds, it has been in the garage 5 separate times for days at times, the transmission doesnt shift down or doesnt shift up, there is a whining and clicking that is still there, the dvds play on the dash along with the navigation screen at times,or doesnt work at all, we looked around at many other crossover type cars, and picked the wrong one, for this journey... take the bus...