2010 Dodge Journey SXT 3.5L from North America

Summary:

Dodge needs to issue a recall and change the entire braking system

Faults:

The braking system is not big enough for this vehicle. I have replaced the pads and rotors 3 times.

The tires are wearing unevenly, due to the fact that it will not stay aligned.

General Comments:

It is not worth the money that is still owed on it, due to the fact that I am having to buy pads and rotors every 10-15,000 miles.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 10th June, 2012

11th Jun 2012, 07:01

Suspension issues - probably due crappy bushings used by Dodge. Look for aftermarket. Get your independent mechanic to install them. Don't go to Dodge, because they'll use the same crappy unreliable ones, as well as the pads and rotors.

Your Journey has a warranty for a reason, so Dodge can find and repair misc items under warranty and bill Dodge headquarters.

If you listen to Service Advisors, you're gonna go mad, because their job is to keep the business coming, offer you a rental and coffee. As a consumer, that's no good.

11th Mar 2015, 17:43

Definitely buy pads and rotors off eBay (read on forums about available quality brands) and have them fitted at a local garage for much cheaper. Some car makers put on pads that wear out quickly so you have to buy them more often.

21st Jul 2016, 02:01

Most people think 'aftermarket' parts mean Performance parts. They could not be more wrong. Aftermarket parts fall into three categories, and this is true for most cars on the market, except perhaps for luxury brands such as Ferrari or Rolls Royce.

When you search 'aftermarket' parts off eBay or any car parts site out there, you will find the regular replacement parts which can be of equal or even better quality than the parts sold at the main dealer, then you find performance parts, then cheap replacement parts. No one is forced to buy the original parts from the main dealer, no matter what the brand is. For European, American and Japanese/Korean cars, there are tons of aftermarket parts such as brakes, cooling system, timing belt kits, air conditioning system components, bearings, suspension components, and the list goes on. Almost always, a regular replacement aftermarket part is cheaper or even much cheaper than the equivalent part sold at the main dealer. Just check the forums for your specific vehicle to find out which aftermarket part brands are good to purchase and save thousands of dollars.

2010 Dodge Journey from North America

Summary:

I would not buy another Journey

General Comments:

The Journey has no power and torque. It moves up a gear on the slightest incline.

It not only has no power, it gets terrible mileage.

The looks and design are great, the power does not match up with the looks. Dual exhausts on a car with no power?

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 26th August, 2011

10th Nov 2011, 18:23

Should have bought the V6 - I test drove an 09 the other day, and it had more than adequate power, and will get into the mid 20's in fuel economy. It also rode extremely well and handled fine. Want even more power? The 2011 has 283hp.

In reply to 10th Nov 2011, 18:23

6th Jan 2012, 01:33

I have a 2010 Dodge Journey with the 2.3 liter four cylinder motor, and I agree that this SUV does not have enough torque, and the 4 gear box does not help when driving in hills.

This SUV consumes 14.5 liters of gas in the city to run 100 km (6.89 kilometers per liter), which is the same as 16.37 MPG (miles per gallon) according to the computer, which almost agrees with Dodge's EPA specifications for the city, that claims it's 19 miles per gallon (MPG).

Note that I put it a high performance air filter in the air filter box.

In reply to 6th Jan 2012, 01:33

5th Jan 2013, 06:29

Now my 2010 Dodge Journey has 23000 km. I have the Journey with the 2.3 motor. This car hasn't had any failures. The only trouble is that the brakes vibrate. I have had to change the brake pads and the rectification of the disc brakes. Dodge should increase the SIZE of the pads and disc brakes, and also they should be made of CARBON-CERAMIC in order to be able to brake an SUV as heavy as the Dodge Journey, and its cargo of seven passengers and their luggage.

Another issue is that the suspension makes the Dodge Journey jump a lot.

In general I'm satisfied with this car. I hope that Dodge Mexico makes a recall for these failures, at least paying 50% of the charge for the brake pads. Or 50% of the new shock absorbers.