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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Will never buy another dodge car again! - 2009 Dodge Journey
By Racheal Morrow - March 15 - 11:01 amI bought my 2009 dodge journey in August 2010 and in November 2010 is when all of the problem started. I was on the highway with my family and the car completely shut down on me and it would not start back up until it was placed on a flatbed being towed. Flash forward till 2013, my transfer case exploded on me and then in January 2015 my transfer case exploded a second time. In Feb. 2015 my drive shaft broke, and now in March 2015 my power train module has completely stop working. Called all of this in and the dodge warranty people was very rude and nasty to me. Since the end of January I have spent $6100 and still have a boat load more to spend. This shall be traded w/I the next week!
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DO NOT BUY!!! - 2009 Dodge Journey
By ccknezevich - October 21 - 9:45 pmSo I read the reviews before I bought my 2009 Dodge Journey in May of 2012. I have had this car now for 2 1/2 years and it seems there is always an issue. Multiple batteries, changing the brakes nearly every 10,000 miles, tires are awful, I have had to replace some type of wheel sensor, the key fob doesnt always works so sometimes my car wont crank right away. Electrical problems where the alarm goes off and takes a while to make it stop. This car has been a nightmare.. not to mention, the value. I still owe 15k and its not even worth 9k. It loses so much value every year.. and for good reason. If you buy this vehicle after reading this review.. dont say you werent warned!
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RUN AWAY!! - 2009 Dodge Journey
By jtdupuis - August 14 - 9:08 amBought this car brand new in 2009. I have had the transmission replaced once, I am on my third set of brakes and fourth set of tires. I just ate the cost to replace the motor mount, and now I am having problems with the starter. Needless to say, I will never ever ever ever by a Chrysler-brand vehicle again. I can understand having a finnicky vehicle, but this is too much. Almost $6,500 in repairs and maintenance in 5 years...mostly repairs. Ill never buy Dodge again.
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Run. Run hard, run fast. - 2009 Dodge Journey
By gxbrxnth - September 16 - 9:50 pmThis car is a nightmare. Overheating, electrical issues, I swear this car has a mind of its own. It chugs gas, eats brakes, decides if it wants to accelerate or not, and what is so bad about downshifting? You have to jam the gas pedal into the floorboard, and maybe then (and thats a very strong maybe) it will start to pick up speed. I am not sure what Ill have to do to get out of this car, but at this point, any risk is worth it.
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nice while it lasted - 2009 Dodge Journey
By hannahbgreat - February 28 - 8:18 pmThis was a high school graduation gift in 2009. I was excited to get a brand new car that I could depend on lasting for a long time. Within 2 years, there was a "re-call" on the breaks. This worked out just in time, because I was looking into buying new break pads. My break pads were squeaking so bad, I had to do something about it. I dont think I misuse my breaks. And surprise! One year later, they are squeaking again. The interior parts are falling apart (just getting in and out normally). The tire hubcap/covering paint is chipping off and discoloring. final complaint: there is too many bind spots. I literally have to get out of my seats to see all around me. Very unsafe
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BIG MISTAKE!!! Done with Dodge!!! - 2009 Dodge Journey
By bargomommy - December 29 - 3:01 pmCheck engine light came on within a week of buying this piece of junk! Both O2 sensors needed replaced. Then the alternator to a dump and needed replaced! When you go to accelerate, you dont know whether its going to go or be sluggish and need to push down harder on the gas. N matter how many times I clean it, it is a dust collector. The gas mileage has never been what was stated. Then there are the recalls. We are trading this in as soon as we get our taxes and never looking back!!! I will never buy a Dodge again!!!
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Have a Journey Problem? - 2009 Dodge Journey
By mpnight93 - August 12 - 7:45 pmLike many of you I have had problems with my Dodge Journey also....... Take a look at http://www.change.org/petitions/dodge-journey-s-defects because we all know Dodge will NOT fix them. Brakes, win module and more cost you and me $300 to $600 each time due to their defects! Please take a minute to sign and pass along the link above thanks, Mike
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Do not buy this vehicle - 2009 Dodge Journey
By jessicap - June 30 - 10:55 amI bought a 2009 Journey because it had everything I wanted in a vehicle. Turned out to be the worst vehivle Ive ever owned. I bought it used in 12-2010 from my local Dodger dealership. Within 15 months, Ive had all 4 valve stems replaced, new brakes and rotors and now my transmission died today (its stuck in 2nd). The tires are also expensive to replace, costing around $1200 to replace all 4. When the valve stems starting going one at a time, the Dodge dealiship initially told me it was my problem and Id have to pay for it. The first one went out 3 months after my purchase. next one, 6 months, then 9 months then the last one went out at 15 months after purchase. Not worth it!!!!
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NEVER EVER BUY! - 2009 Dodge Journey
By ccard3 - April 17 - 5:36 pmWe have had our car for less then 2 years... We bought it in 2010 with less then 20,000 miles on it. In that time we have had to replace our brakes, Have our entire transmission rebuilt, our starter replaced, and now it wont start and the dealership does not know why. I am a stay at home mom and do not drive much at all, some days i do not even leave the house and this car is so un-reliable i can not even believe it! Its a 50/50 chance if the car will start or not, and if it does THEN i get my child ready and into the car, No point in getting him ready if we cant go anywhere. Cant wait to get rid of this car, Lemon, lemon, lemon!
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Unbelieveably Disgusted - 2009 Dodge Journey
By heavysigh - March 31 - 3:32 pmI bought this thing because the dealer told me it had the same engine as my chrysler 300. I have had so many problems they are way too many to mention all of them here. I have had 2 recalls and had both problems before the recalls so I had to pay and wait & wait. I never was reimbursed for one of them and now had to pay again. I have had problems with ignition, key fobs, security, transmission, brakes, windows, door harnesses, brakes again and more and more. It has left me stranded at the gas pump at 11 at night because of some mystery problem with radio waves (my god!) It eats brakes and tires. Its the worst vehicle Ive ever owned!! I want to paint it yellow & put "sunkist" on it.
