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Press Request
by KarenS HOST
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Oct 28, 2008 (9:49 am)
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An advertising agency would like to speak with satisfied Dodge Journey drivers. If you own or regularly drive one of these vehicles, please respond to jwahl edmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Friday, October 31st.
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leaky Dodge Journey
by crusty2
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Nov 03, 2008 (6:37 pm)
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I have returned my Dodge Journey to my dealer four times for the same (and still unresolved) problems.
It leaks from a faulty design in the headliner (according to the dealer where I bought it.) and the power steering pump seems to be faulty..it makes a growling sound when I make a powered left turn. The dealer said there was a recall on the power steering pump...they replaced it and the thing still growls at us.
I was told of a recall on the rear latch at one Dodge dealer last July and my dealer said there was no such recall out there for this model.
I have contacted a lawyer about starting a lemon law lawsuit against Chrysler Motors because they cannot resolve the issues. The dealer ordered a new headliner and I took it in for a replacement. However, without discussing it with me, they opted to attempt repairs on the original headliner because (they said) the one they received came in damaged and marred. Another thing the dealer keeps telling me is...and you will not believe this, "We did not design or build the car" I told them..."yep, we know that, but you sold it to me in good faith!"
I love the ride, we get about 24 - 25 mpg on extended trips. the rear compartment was definitely not made to carry golf clubs.
Now I am worried about all of the other problems listed in this forum...wiring harness, etc. Chrysler certainly hurried this one into production without ample testing it seems.
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Re: leaky Dodge Journey [crusty2]
by concrete1717
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Nov 03, 2008 (9:53 pm)
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Replying to: crusty2 (Nov 03, 2008 6:37 pm)
RE: Consumer Reports - December 2008. While not mentioning the Dodge Journey specifically, CR surveys the Big Three: "Chrysler trails the pack. Almost two-thirds of its products rate below average for reliability...The only above-average models are the Dodge Caliber hatchback and Jeep Patriot SUV".
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Re: leaky Dodge Journey [concrete1717]
by 09_journey
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Nov 04, 2008 (6:36 am)
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Replying to: concrete1717 (Nov 03, 2008 9:53 pm)
Good Luck! as an FYI you do not have to use an attorney for the lemon law unless Chrysler refuses to deal with you. I bought a 2007 4 dr jeep wrangler and had a problem with it that warranted me threatening the lemon law. Chrysler ended up (after 9 months of negotiating) giving me my money back if I bought another vehicle from them. I ended up with this mess called the Dodge Journey. I have had problems with the electrical system, my gig, transmission and the leaky roof. I have had the transmission seals replaced, the sunroof replaced and a new ignition switch installed. I have had two recalls completed including the wiring harness and the lift gate and am currently having an issue with the TPMS light (tire pressure monitoring system) it will not go off. Mine is AWD with 19" tires and only gets 15-16 MPG. In general I am disgusted with the overall quality of this vehicle, overall it looks great and the seating is wonderful and if I was a girly - girl then that would be enough for me. For $30,000 you would think you could drive something that you could be happy with looking good and running well.
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Re: Read it [prendy]
by irismg
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Nov 16, 2008 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: prendy (Jun 12, 2008 8:31 pm)
So, what do you think of it NOW, I wonder? Are you still pleased with it?
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Re: 2009 Dodge Journey [tshoe]
by ShellyBAMF
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Dec 02, 2008 (12:00 pm)
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Replying to: tshoe (Aug 26, 2007 10:35 am)
I do love my Journey but the 3rd row is kinda a joke a small child could fit but not a grown up. I do love the room in the front and in the backseat this is one reason we got it. I am 5'10 and my husband is 6'5 300 lbs so it is hard to find a vehical comforable for us both. We also have a baby on the way. Great for tall big people with room to spare. Lots and lots of storage space also!
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outside temperature display
by clouter
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Dec 08, 2008 (10:44 am)
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the temp. display on my journey is in fahrenheit, has anyone had success changing this to celsius?
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by 09_journey
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Dec 08, 2008 (10:48 am)
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I cannot remember exactly how I did it but it is in the owners manual. They all come with Fahrenheit for some reason.
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Re: leaky Dodge Journey [crusty2]
by concrete1717
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Dec 21, 2008 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: crusty2 (Nov 03, 2008 6:37 pm)
There are two recalls for 2009 Journey: 1) wiring harness on some 3.5L vehicles; 2) power train control module on some Journeys. See http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/
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Re: leaky Dodge Journey [crusty2]
by prendy
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Dec 28, 2008 (9:23 pm)
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Replying to: crusty2 (Nov 03, 2008 6:37 pm)
HI!JUST READ YOUR POSTING ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY,TELL YOUR DEALER HE IS A LIAR,THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE BACK LATCH,I HAD MINE FIXED,AND THE WIRING HARNESS WAS ALSO FIXED,DON'T KNOW IF ALL THE JOURNIES HAVE THESE RECALL PROBLEMS,THERE ALSO WAS 2 MORE RECALLS BUT ONLY SOME OF THESE JOURNIES WERE INVOLVED,LOOK ON THE DODGE.COM SIGHT,YOU WILL SEE A SPOT FOR RECALLS ON THE SITE,HIT THAT AND THAT WILL TELL YOU ABOUT RECALLS OF THEIR PRODUCT,ALSO THERE IS A PHONE # DIRECT TO CHRSLER RECALL LINE,HAVE YOUR VIN # AVAILABLE BEFORE YOU CALL THEY WILL ASK YOU FOR THAT INFO,WHEN YOU CAll.
fred
prendy100
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