Vigor34 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 We are looking at a 2009 Dodge Journey so I thought to gain some knowledge first. Glad to found a good community, I'll be lurking around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Harshbarger Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Welcome to the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Welcome! 09's have their share of brake issues due to undersized brake components. Be careful. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigor34 Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Thank you, guys! The current owner said the brake issue was addressed already but will take a look at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 On 9/22/2017 at 10:54 AM, jkeaton said: Welcome! 09's have their share of brake issues due to undersized brake components. Be careful. what he is saying this yr has undersized brake rotors and you might have ongoing warping of the rotors due to heat and hard use,some do and some dont mostly depends on your use and how you drive...welcome to the group.... jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Bare in mind this is the 1st model year for this vehicle the 4 cylinder engine will be worn out and the v6 uses oil and has a timing belt. Also the wiring harnesses were weak and the brakes were terrible...And that is just from comments and complaints on this forum I dont think I would buy one but a 2013 or newer a much better vehicle jkeaton and 2late4u 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 hour ago, larryl said: Bare in mind this is the 1st model year for this vehicle the 4 cylinder engine will be worn out and the v6 uses oil and has a timing belt. Also the wiring harnesses were weak and the brakes were terrible...And that is just from comments and complaints on this forum I dont think I would buy one but a 2013 or newer a much better vehicle larryl is giving you some good advice i had a 2011 and it had some rotor problems but not to bad i traded it for a 2014 and the brakes are so much better, i would advise to upgrade your ride if you havent already bought it to a 2013 or newer if you can afford it, (the cheap comes out the expensive at times)... also unless he has upgraded the brakes to the larger calipers and rotors you might still have problems with them... jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigor34 Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Thank you for the good advice people! I'll be with my friend mechanic to check things. jkeaton and 2late4u 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilejamson Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 hello nice to meet you :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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