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2009 Dodge Journey Crossover

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#132 of 162
front rotors on journey bad by prendy
Jul 24, 2008 (10:53 am)
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hi !just got a call from dodge dealer who is repairing my journey,he just informed me ,that the brake rotors are bad on it,have just 4000miles on it,also leak into sunglass case was caused by leak around sunroof rails.i will let you know if they come up with anything else,they have to keep it over night,to get parts for brakes.prendy
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Re: journey dashboard vibration noise [prendy] by 09_journey
Jul 25, 2008 (4:13 am)
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Replying to: prendy (Jul 22, 2008 9:16 am)

hello Prendy,
the transmission problem was caused by a bad seal on the right. Also had the TPMI switch replaced for the electrical problem, had the same recall / problem with my 2007 4 dr Jeep. So watch for that recall as well. I called the dealer about a new problem (noted from someone else on here) about the water pouring from my overhead compartment. Here is what they told me about that... "take it through the carwash and if it doesnt leak then it was a fluke" ....WHAT???? I may be a woman (and blonde) but I am not stupid! I know A LOT about cars. I have been battling Chrysler since fall of 2007... returned my Jeep on a lemon law threat. Not so happy that I will be on my 4th trip in for the vehicle. So in closing the two recalls that I did receive so far are the electrical harness and one for something to do with the hydraulics in the rear hatch... did not receive the last one in the mail the dealer caught it when it was in for the other stuff. I was told that the other two TSB warnings are for a different engine and you are saying that it is for a different lot of journeys and that my vehicle was not flagged for those by my VIN.
Nice chatting!
#134 of 162
wow by crh47
Jul 25, 2008 (5:35 am)
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I haven't had any of these problems that you guys are talking about. Sunroof doesn't leak, rotors are fine, hydraulics are good. Mine was built the last of May. Maybe it missed all of the recalls.
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finally got car back today 7-25 by prendy
Jul 25, 2008 (8:59 pm)
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09 journey,
yeah i just received the recall notice for the wiring harness Wed. the day before i brought it in for leak,my dealer said they found the leak ,it was in the sunroof tray something like that,i didn't receive my receipt for work done,i was in a hurry to go to work,my guy said they would mail it to me,(they have been very good to me over the years this dealership,so i have no doubt they will mail it to me) also told me if problems kept happening with my Journey ,they would help me with a Lemon law suit.
 
as far as the back latch,i never received a recall notice,but they did repair latch anyway,also my brakes with less then 4000 mi. on it, had bad rotors and had to be replaced,i notice it shook a very little when i hit the brakes just alittle,mechanic informed me they were warped from heat,als they have found this problem on the avenger( i think this is the car the jouney platform was taken from and lengthened,
crh47,i hope you don't have any of these problems ,but be prepared,you just might not have received any of the recall notices yet.
 
I didn't look to see when mine was built,but i am not a happy camper,if the brakes go again in 4000 miles or so,i will file a lemon law suit here in PA.
 
i hope i don't experience any transmission seal leaks or anymore problems,but i think Chrysler just threw the Journey in sales circulation ,and figured they would deal with the problems later. I do love the ride ,and the room and styling of the journey, but not to happy with gas mileage,so far about 17 mpg. not to bad but not to good either.
 
So inclosing i hope everyone has really good experiences with their Journies for now on.
 
good chatting with everyone,and i hope we can keep helping each other out when we have probl
 
P.S. Chrysler didn't tell me about the wiring harness recall until the other day when i received recall,i found the recall on another sight with recalls on it,about two weeks before i received the notice
 
also ,didn't see the leak i was talking about until we were in a very severe rain storm and the car was parked in the driveway,next morning wife went out to go to work,and opened case up to get sunglasses,and water came out,not a whole lot, also took car thru carwash to try and duplicat it,no water in case ,but my dealer leak specialist ,who only comes in once a week on Thursdays found it anyway.
 
sorry my post is so long ,but just trying to inform everyone with answers that i received
 
later
 
#136 of 162
Journey is a cheaper CUV than many by coldcranker
Aug 01, 2008 (3:01 pm)
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The Journey is a tad cheaper than the Suzuki XL7, and they are similarly sized. However, for just about $2,000 more, you get a great V6 in the XL7, while the Journey is the price leader at a $20,000 even price for a large-ish CUV, although you only get a 4-cylinder engine and 4-speed automatic.
 
Therefore, for whatever criticisms you have of the Journey, remember it may be the cheapest and that is worth something.
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Re: Journey is a cheaper CUV than many [coldcranker] by albook
Aug 04, 2008 (9:33 am)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Aug 01, 2008 3:01 pm)

The two may be similar sized (the XL7 is 3 inches longer) but inside there is no comparison whatsoever. The Suzuki has a great for class 95 cuft of cargo space, while the Journey has a worst in class 60 something. And a fullsize adult can actually sit in the back of an xl7 (for 20 min). It's a good cuv, only hurt by the suzuki name. In fact, GM shouuld have given it malibu styling and interior and Chevy would have a true Highlander fighter. I thing a CR-V is larger inside than the Journey.
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Re: Journey is a cheaper CUV than many [coldcranker] by 09_journey
Aug 04, 2008 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Aug 01, 2008 3:01 pm)

My kids are both over 6 ft and they have no problems sitting in the rear seat. I wish however that they took the seat stying from the grand caravan and made the head rest so they slid into the seat because they do block your view, I leave my third row down quite a bit. I have had quite a few problems with my journey but am still happy with the styling, handling and engine size and performance I have a 3.5 V6 that has plenty of passing power and the auto-stick is valuable to help when you have a car load of people. I think saying that 20K is cheap is correct however I put everything on mine with the exception of the rear entertainment and mine was 30K. I think that if you do a direct comparison with ANY other CUV at 20K you will find that the Journey is a loser. You really need to upgrade everything, including tire size to get the better vehicle.
#139 of 162
Re: Journey is a cheaper CUV than many [albook] by crh47
Aug 04, 2008 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: albook (Aug 04, 2008 9:33 am)

I really liked the XL7, but my wife hated the styling. She claimed the headlights looked like "bug eyes."
#140 of 162
Re: Journey is a cheaper CUV than many [09_journey] by coldcranker
Aug 04, 2008 (6:13 pm)
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Replying to: 09_journey (Aug 04, 2008 10:30 am)

My main point was that the Journey could be had for $20,000 even, which no other CUV that is this big can. If someone is on a budget, or just tight with their money, and wanted a minivan replacement, and put a $20,000 limit on spending, the Journey is all they could do. They could get a much smaller CUV, but if you need the room, you need the room. At least the Journey can do this.
#141 of 162
Brake light stays on on dash by prendy
Aug 05, 2008 (6:44 pm)
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Hi Again,
 
Found another problem with my Journey,the brake light now stays on all the times,took it to the dealer last week again,he informed me they had 3 more in this week for the same problem,had to order a new Master cylinder brake switch is in the resovoir that tells when there is a problem with the brakes. And so I can't wait to see what is next. I love the drive and room of the Journey ,when i have it,but these problems or some of them should have been found in the development stage,not when the Journey is put out for sales
 
I Will keep you guys informed along the way ,if i have anymore lovely problems,and i hope you guys will do the same.
 
Prendy

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