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2009 Dodge Journey - Consumer Opinions

 

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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 294 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
Best Crossover SUV
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: I love my Dodge Journey!!!! It is such a smooth and quiet ride compared to other SUV's I've been in.
Handles great in the snow too. Having the third-row fold-down seats in the back have saved us more than a few times! Cons: Can't think of any! Overall: Love, love, love my Dodge Journey!...

#2
Great Cross-over
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Flexibility to have 3 rows of seating or just 2, even 1.
The front seats are very spacious. The storage compartments are helpful.
It drives alot like a car but has plenty of power when needed.
Cons: The engine has issues. It stick when shifting gears, almost lags.
(automatic transmission). The turning signal gets stuck as well. The gas mileage could be better. Overall: This vehicle is great for on the go families. It is versitile and attractive...

#3
my ocean blue beast
Source: MSN Autos

...like the material for the seats they seem to stain easy and I am a smoker an ash fell on the seat and immediately put a small burn in it shame on me for smoking I guess, gas mileage I wish was better but for as big as it is its not horrible, I think the 36,000 mile warranty is a bit cheap, considering most give 100,000 miles, I am a bit worried about the resale I bought it last June before the economy took the big dive but no big plans to get rid of it so i think i will get my monies worth Overall: Overall great vehicle I love dodges, practicle for the family, its roomy has many xtra features...

#4
Great value vehicle with plenty of uncertainties
Source: MSN Autos

...Overall: A bit cautious of recommending this product as it lacks the fit and finish of its 'predecessor', the Chrysler Pacifica, and competitors. The $5000 less of equipment and features are notably apparent in comparing the two. Gas mileage is as expected, about 18 around the city, and 24 mpg highway. Our family owns a Pacifica, which has had some minor motor issues. Fits a niche in the CUV market for families that want American company products and can't make the leap to a GMC lambda model or a Taurus X, where neither is competitively priced. Dodge, however, jumped the price over $1500 for...

#5
ok car but too small
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Fully loaded with nav, 6 disc, homelink, u connect, etc.
The navigation is nice but would have been better if it was a touch screen instead of toggle knob.
Cons: Too small to fit car seats or carry a baby stroller
The seats are hard to move back and forth in the second row Leather seats look cheap You can hear a lot of wind while driving Overall: Don't get this car if your a mom who needs a lot of room...

#6
Money Pit
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Rides nice and quiet Cons: Cheap interrior materials, rear brakes have poorly designed caliper brackets.
I had to pay to have them replaced. In my opinion it should have been a recall.
Front right brake caliper locked up and ruined my pad and rotor.
All in all a pain and frustrating to own. Also it was my first vehicle purchased new. I have soured on Dodge. Overall: I don't recommend purchasing one. Dodge needs to own up to their design flaws...

#7
love our journey
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: love the size and versatility without having to drive a van Cons: no power liftgate Overall: my second journey , would buy another one...

#8
Love it!
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Definitely love the amount of storage room it has. Cons: Had to replace my sunglasses holder about a month after purchase, but it was a free replacement, so no worries. Overall: I love it!...

#9
worth the journey!
Source: MSN Autos

...Quality ride and quiet inside. Love the infinity sound and the six speed trans. Like the styling too, looks great with the 19 in. chrome wheels and chrome door handles. Plenty of power form the 3.5 engine with decent fuel economy. fit and finish are very good. Cons: sun visors are kind of cheap looking. Overall: after driving several different crossovers, My wife and I agreed on the dodge journey r/t awd. The options you get for the price are great. the styling,ride and quality are great. I have bought or leased seven new cars in the last 15 years and this one is the best by far...

#10
Its Time To Cross Over
Source: MSN Autos

...I found numerous leap froggers on the way down and back that wanted to run with a big dog and lets make it clear 90% we foreign autos that cost twice as much and all were sent home wondering if it realy was a production crossover. The Dodge Journey Is a Top Contender. Semper FI Cons: Gas mileage!!!! Overall: The Dodge Journey is a well built vehicle that has stood up to a punishment that normaly would have folded many miles earlier with how dodge used to (build-em).This vehicle is still breakin in and only getting better. The handling for this crossover is fine for its size and weight. Its...


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The Journey has many competitors in the crossover segment, including the substantially heavier Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Chevrolet Equinox.

TheCarConnection.com’s favorite vehicles in the class include the new Honda CR-V, which got a controversial new look in its recent restyling; the Toyota RAV4, which now offers a third-row rear seat; and the Saturn Vue, a far more handsome vehicle than it used to be, and one coming in a hybrid version this fall.

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