I have had 2.
My first one had a fuel pump problem from day 1 but I think that was created because it sat on the lot 1 1/2 years and the crappy fuel clogged it up. I will say it liked batteries but that could be my fault. I listened to the satellite radio a lot. It was a 2013 V6 FWD model. That one was hit from behind at a redlight and totaled with 140,000 miles. I would still be driving it if not for that.
After the total i gave my wife a choice and she said she wanted another Journey. We now have a 2019 GT V6 FWD. I bought it from Enterprise with 16,000 miles. It now have close to 60,000. Tires and oil changes so far and 3 adults and 4 kids rode from Mississippi to Orlando and back with no problems.
I do agree a mini van may have more room but the wife says the Journey rides higher and has a better field of view.
Yes I would get another one and with the seats flat it will haul a good load.
MOFWIW.
Allen