Re: NEWER DODGE JOURNEYS
[Re: Magnumguy]
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03/02/19 01:25 PM
03/02/19 01:25 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,713 North Dakota
6PakBee
I Live Here
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I Live Here
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,713
North Dakota
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I don't know how honest this is but I tried to talk my wife into a Journey when we bought our 2012 Subaru. Now I think I am glad we went that way. In talking to Journey owners, there are two happy times owning Journeys, when you buy it and when you get rid of it. The complaints seem to center around electrical problems. One guy I talked to had been in the dealership 20 times for electrical problems. Yes, warranty covered it all but here in ND when you can be up to 100 miles away from a dealership, warranty is not really a comfort.
"We live in a time when intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended".
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Re: NEWER DODGE JOURNEYS
[Re: Magnumguy]
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03/03/19 09:16 PM
03/03/19 09:16 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,918 Calgary, Alberta Canada
a12rag
master
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master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,918
Calgary, Alberta Canada
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So, I am on my 3rd Journey . . . all have been pretty much loaded RT AWD models. First was a 2010, put about 70k miles on it in 3years . . . any the early 2010 and most 2009 had seal issues with the power takeoff unit (think transfer case) - at that time, mopar changed the complete unit under warranty, due to the fact they could not get/change the seals . . . next was 2013 RT AWD, with the newer 3.6 V6 . . . much nicer engine than the 3.5 V6, no real issues with this one, mopar upsized the front brakes, so those were not issue like previous units. Interior WAYYYY better than 09/10 units. Put about 70k miles on it too . . . mpg was betterthan the 2010 3.5 V6. Now have a 2017 GT AWD, about 30k miles on it . . no real issues with this one. On all of the ones I had, no electrical issues. Love the oil filter location on the 3.6 V6, easiest oil changes EVER !! Just watch, that the oil filter housing (lower down by engine) is not cracking/leaking . . . I have not had that happen, but apparently it is a known issue on the 3.6 V6. These have all been fully loaded, 5passenger units, that I have had for a company car. Worst issue is the way tranny is programmed for MPG, floor it, and count as you wait for downshift . . . I have rented a 300 with the 3.6 V6 and 8 speed auto - WOW!!! Makes the 3.6 feel like it is wayyy bigger engine !!! . . .
Overall, as a daily driver, I would not complain about a fully loaded Journey . . . just my 2cents . . .
Cheers, happy hunting !
Mark
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Re: NEWER DODGE JOURNEYS
[Re: 340Cuda]
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03/04/19 02:19 PM
03/04/19 02:19 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 17,844 S.E. Michigan
ZIPPY
I Live Here
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I Live Here
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Posts: 17,844
S.E. Michigan
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It's my wife's daily but I must admit, I like driving it more than I thought I would.
Rich H.
Esse Quam Videri
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Re: NEWER DODGE JOURNEYS
[Re: Magnumguy]
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03/05/19 09:58 AM
03/05/19 09:58 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,072 Niles , Ohio
therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,072
Niles , Ohio
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We have a 12 AWD.Bought it 2 years ago.Clock spring went bad and thats pretty much been it.has over 100K and runs great.Ill replace struts soon as one rear makes some noise but it still rides great.here i see them everywhere.Anyone that thinks electric problems are one vehicle or MFG are simple.At the shop we saw more elec problems with GMs and Fords than any other.Foreign cars are usually pricey to fix as parts are typically 2X US cars.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: NEWER DODGE JOURNEYS
[Re: therocks]
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03/05/19 10:32 AM
03/05/19 10:32 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 34,884 S.E. South Dakota !
bigdad
Still Posting A Lot
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Still Posting A Lot
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 34,884
S.E. South Dakota !
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As I said in that link posted ..
I bought a used one , its a 2016 .. I have put about 28,000 on it in a year .. Has 73,000 on it now
Everything so far is ok ..it will do 23-24 mpg in summer running 65-68
Anything over that and the fuel mileage drops .
right now, its doing about 18-19 --its an AWD ..mine is a R/T
The heated steering wheel is awesome
The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
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Re: NEWER DODGE JOURNEYS
[Re: bigdad]
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03/05/19 03:38 PM
03/05/19 03:38 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,072 Niles , Ohio
therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,072
Niles , Ohio
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Had the 12 to Wva last year Got almost 31 mpg.That was the best. Average is about 25 or so.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: NEWER DODGE JOURNEYS
[Re: Magnumguy]
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03/06/19 11:43 PM
03/06/19 11:43 PM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 235 Central Mississippi
mopar97
enthusiast
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enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 235
Central Mississippi
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Had a 2013,SXT 3.6 engine, 3 seater. Totaled at 140,000 miles. Wife got the check and went and bought a 2018 GT same engine and seats. On the 2013 the only complaint was battery life. I put a new one in at 2.3 years and then at the 4.7 year mark. Other than that it was scheduled maintence and tires. 26 MPG at 75 MPH all with the 2013. The 2018 is a little worse. Maybe the 19 in tires is the difference? Happy wife, happy life! Its a mini van in disguse... Yep, I would get another in a heart beat...
Mopar born, Mopar breed, when I die, call me Mopar dead!
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Re: NEWER DODGE JOURNEYS
[Re: Dan Brewer]
#2629999
03/07/19 01:57 PM
03/07/19 01:57 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,072 Niles , Ohio
therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,072
Niles , Ohio
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Had problems with the rear wiper.Found wires broken by roof and tailgate.Not an uncommon problem with newer cars no matter who makes them.Just spliced them together and done.Only problem I see is rear strut replace.have to pull rear seat and all the plastic.Thats dumb design.Another feature not uncommon to new rides.Im thinking about cutting plastic above mount bolts and then just putting it back in place.Wont be perfect but lots easier.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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