Dodge Journey opinions

[JoeR]

I'm starting to look for a new or couple years old used vehicle. Plan to get one of the cross-over type vehicles. Saw a couple Dodge Journeys and wanted to know if anyone has a constructive opinion on them. Read a bunch of reviews on line and they ranged from loving everything about them to hating everything.

 

[dizzydevilrules]

Only you can judge what you like. Go take a look at one. Dodge is discontinuing the Caravan, so the Journey has been tabbed as its replacement. It's a minivan with no sliding doors.

 

[aps45819]

Subaru Outback You can ignore snow

 

[granny45]

I own a 2009 Dodge Journey and i love it. Haven't had any problems with it.

 

[JoeR]

Only you can judge what you like. Go take a look at one. Dodge is discontinuing the Caravan, so the Journey has been tabbed as its replacement. It's a minivan with no sliding doors.

That's what I've heard about it. It's the caravan with a new body. I'm going to try and get closer look this weekend.

 

[Bonehead]

I rented one (Journey) 2011 in August fot 10 days. I liked it a lot. About 20 MPG, plenty of power and all the electronic gizmos people want.

 

[desertrat]

Ok, since all the "constructive opinions seem to be used up, I'll go.

I am not a big fan of either the vehicle or the band.

 

[JoeR]

Ok, since all the "constructive opinions seem to be used up, I'll go.

I am not a big fan of either the vehicle or the band.

Ok. What didn't you like other then it being a dodge? I'm not limiting myself to it. Just happened to look at one the other day. I have no brand loyality, so I'm looking at all the cross-overs in that size range. Need enough space for two 50+ lb. dogs along with passengers. But don't want a full size SUV for economic reasons.

 

[desertrat]

Ok. What didn't you like other then it being a dodge? I'm not limiting myself to it. Just happened to look at one the other day. I have no brand loyality, so I'm looking at all the cross-overs in that size range. Need enough space for two 50+ lb. dogs along with passengers. But don't want a full size SUV for economic reasons.

Sorry, as I said, this was not a serious response. The Caravan is supposed to be a good platfrom. I drove one and liked it. Not familiar with the Journey body.

 

[migtig]

I have a motto that I will share...I will never ever buy a Dodge vehicle again.

Don't do it. Dodge has great designs and great concepts and great looks. I get the appeal. But long term they don't run worth a crap. Over a certain amount of mileage and they don't run worth a crap. Expired warranty and they don't run worth a crap.

It's a percentage game. For every one person that loves their Dodge, there's 10 of us shuddering in the corner sucking our thumbs, muttering about never buying a Dodge again.

 

[JoeR]

I have a motto that I will share...I will never ever buy a Dodge vehicle again.

Don't do it. Dodge has great designs and great concepts and great looks. I get the appeal. But long term they don't run worth a crap. Over a certain amount of mileage and they don't run worth a crap. Expired warranty and they don't run worth a crap.

It's a percentage game. For every one person that loves their Dodge, there's 10 of us shuddering in the corner sucking our thumbs, muttering about never buying a Dodge again.

Like I said I don't have any brand loyality. I have a 02 Dakota Quad Cab right now. It's starting to have some small problems after 250,000 miles. Don't feel like putting more money into it for a everyday vehicle Only bought it because it was on the lot as a used truck (person returned it because he ended up needing a full size) and got a great deal on it from a friend who worked at the dealership.

 

[itsbob]

I'm starting to look for a new or couple years old used vehicle. Plan to get one of the cross-over type vehicles. Saw a couple Dodge Journeys and wanted to know if anyone has a constructive opinion on them. Read a bunch of reviews on line and they ranged from loving everything about them to hating everything.

Apparently Dodge can't give them away!!

The person that found the second Journey declined accepting it.

(Dodge is giving away 5 Journey's hidden around the US, you find one of them and it's yours!)

Consumer reports isn't a fan of Dodge, they just don't seem to hold up, or hold their value over the long term.

 

[itsbob]

I'm starting to look for a new or couple years old used vehicle. Plan to get one of the cross-over type vehicles. Saw a couple Dodge Journeys and wanted to know if anyone has a constructive opinion on them. Read a bunch of reviews on line and they ranged from loving everything about them to hating everything.

Besides, just go to the source and buy a Fiat..

If you aren't going to buy American, don't hide the fact..

 

[RPMDAD]

I have a motto that I will share...I will never ever buy a Dodge vehicle again.

Don't do it. Dodge has great designs and great concepts and great looks. I get the appeal. But long term they don't run worth a crap. Over a certain amount of mileage and they don't run worth a crap. Expired warranty and they don't run worth a crap.

It's a percentage game. For every one person that loves their Dodge, there's 10 of us shuddering in the corner sucking our thumbs, muttering about never buying a Dodge again.

agree with everything you typed migtig, have been burned by 2 dodges. " Don't do it. Dodge has great designs and great concepts and great looks. I get the appeal. But long term they don't run worth a crap." They don't have the reliabilty i look for in vehicles. This comes from at the same time we went through 2 dodges with relatively low mileage on them i put 320,000 miles on a Toyota 4x4 pickup and kept for over 16 years with no major repairs compared to the dodges. JMHO