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I have a 2013 Crew that my remote start will not work when Temps get to below -15C. Remote works fine above that temp. Any ideas? Could it be vehicle battery is getting weak? Would be very nice to be able to prewarm the car on these cold Canadian mornings.

I installed a Curt hithch on my 2009 Journey and when I traded it for a 2013 Crew I just dropped it off the old Journey and reinstalled on the new one with no issues. Should not be a problem ordering a hitch to fit yours.

Welcome from Alberta Canada. I am sure you will enjoy your Journey.

Sounds like that is all you should need besides determining how much drop (or rise) to the hitch head you will need to accommodate your trailer.

I got the Curt hitch #13335 with 2" receiver. Great fit. Installed it on my 2009 and when I traded it in I removed it and reinstalled it on my 2013 with no issues.

Does not sound right to me. Any vehicle should not gradually go to the floor when holding the brake pedal. Sounds to me you may have a leaking master cylinder. Take it back and demand it be repaired. All else aside, it is a safety concern. What would happen in the case of an emergency stop? Will it hold pressure long enough to stop you or will it leak down more rapidly leaving you with no brakes.

For the cost, I would just take it to a tire shop. Probably you picked up a nail or something but could also be a bead or valve leak. Here in Lethbridge I have taken tires into Fountain Tire and they have repaired it for free and I did not even buy tires from them. You have a Fountain Tire @ 2922 MILLAR AVENUE, SASKATOON, SK. Don't know how convenient that is for you.

I remember factory ordering a vehicle. The anticipation was the worst part. Especially when it got to the final destination and the dealer could not get it off the train because of a rail strike. And the dealer could see it across the street on the train. Waited an extra 2 weeks for it. 11 weeks in total. But it was worth the wait.

I did not even attempt to drive on the stock tires in the snow when we got our first '09 Journey. I looked at the tires and they looked more like a summer tires to me. Did not look like an all season tire at all. Replaced the 19" Kumos with 17" rims and Hangkook winter tires and have had very good results with them. Only once in about 3 years did I have a problem and that was with deep drifting snow. Was heavy going but did manage to get through. Even my wife likes the winter handling as she has made several trips over the winters to Calgary 2 hours north of here.

That is interesting. Seems like it is more difficult around my area to find one without 3rd row seating. When we were looking for our new 2013 Crew we looked all over for one without 3rd row and only ones we could find did not have the options we wanted. Good luck on your search. They are out there.

razor420; I am sorry you have had so many problems with your Journey. Every manufacturer has their Lemons. Having said that, we are on our second Journey. Wife liked the 2009 SXT that when it came time to trade it in she decided to get a 2013 Crew. We have been fortunate and have only had a couple of minor issues (2009, blew power steering return hose Christmas Eve). Most trouble we have had is keeping the body in good shape. 2009 was damaged ($4,000) from a wind storm and our 2013 was hit on the rear bumper when a pick-up with 30 foot trailer could not stop on ice. Have not had any brake issues with either one. So far we have been happy with our Journeys.

We only have the FWD and am very happy with how it handles in winter conditions. Very different story with the stock Kumos however. But with the Hankook winter tires have not had many issues. Only when it gets really deep do I have issues but then any vehicle would in that situation. I have spent most of my life driving winter roads up here in the Great White North and the best tool for winter driving sits on top of your shoulders. Use your head and drive according to conditions and should not have too many problems. Also, know when you should not even try to drive when it gets really bad. PS: Got the DJ out of the body shop last week and all is good again.

2 Journeys so far and only a few minor issues. Can't complain.

We are on our second Journey. Traded our 2009 SXT FWD for a 2013 Crew a year ago. Still very satisfied with it. Only had a couple of minor issues that were resolved with no problem. I know of at least 6 Journeys at my place of employment. With one exception they are all happy with them.

Back to the snow here. Was nice to have a clean DJ for almost a week. Even got to take the motorcycle for a short ride last week.