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Dealer certified was what I was referring to in my above post. Those criteria can vary wildly from dealer to dealer.  So the question is, dealer or factory certified?

The question is whether or not it is "factory certified" or if it is "dealer certified."  As an industry practice, a factory certified (Certified Pre-Owned) used vehicle will be in "as close to new as possible" condition - little wear, few if any barely noticeable cosmetic issues, no history of accidents, well maintained (with records), etc. Basically, you can tell with certainty that the vehicle is in the best possible condition that it can be.
 
Then there's dealer certified - which isn't worth the window paint that was used to write it on the windshield.
 
It's all still a gamble.  If you aren't familiar with working under the hood and how to check for obvious signs of failure on suspension and drive components, have a trusted mechanic look at it before you spend any real money.  Depending on the state, you may also have a 3 day return window for a full refund.

Did you try starting it with the second key? Depending on what brand/quality of battery you placed in the key it may need to be changed again. If that doesn't work then I would look at the battery, just to make sure you rule out the simple things before you take it in to the dealer. Also unplug the battery and let it sit for about thirty minutes, if there is an electrical "glitch" then this just might fix it. Good luck, and let us know what happens! 

Ah okay... Still I think since mechanically they are very similar the SXT with only 50k miles would be a better choice. Just be careful and make sure the vehicle wasn't used as a rental/fleet vehicle. Some people have good luck with them but I know I personally am not the most delicate rental driver. Also have it looked over by an independent mechanic just to be safe. 

Be careful with that;  The warranty starts with the 'in service' date, which may differ from that of the first registration.  My nephew just learned the hard way, when he had an expensive failure on his DJ, which was purchased used which he was expecting to be covered by the warranty, but it seems that the in-service date was 6 months earlier than the date of the first sale to the original owner.

To know for certain, contact FCA and ask.

There isn't anything other than styling that would make the Crossroad a better buy. I would be more worried about doing business with a dealer that charges more for a vehicle with 90k miles than one with 50k. 

There isn't anything other than styling that would make the Crossroad a better buy. I would be more worried about doing business with a dealer that charges more for a vehicle with 90k miles than one with 50k. 

I think the rear looks good without them! I wouldn't remove the one up front though... In my opinion the little bit of red in the grill makes it look more sporty (or as sporty as a 3 row SUV could look)!

I think the rear looks good without them! I wouldn't remove the one up front though... In my opinion the little bit of red in the grill makes it look more sporty (or as sporty as a 3 row SUV could look)!

Me either... He didn't mention if he had changed the battery since he purchased the vehicle, but if not then it could have been corroded from an acid leak. 

I certainly wasn't kidding... You didn't give much context to when you found out, circumstances, etc. When I take my DJ to the dealer to get an oil change I'm given a sheet with the inspection information on it. If i fact it was rotted, and you had recently taken it to the dealership where they performed an oil change and inspection and they marked it as in good condition have them replace it. I also agree that it would cause an out of control motion, however it hasn't come up as an issue before (other than being an annoyance). 
 
This picture is of a 2011 DJ battery, and the shelf looks like it is in perfect condition. If there was rot, rusting or corrosion on yours it should have been noticed a while ago and you should have mentioned it to the dealer. You are also supposed to check on the battery yourself, as it is your vehicle and ultimately your responsibility. Also, I find it hard to believe that this 2011 shelf is in perfectly good condition but yours was about to cost your life. Are there any extreme weather circumstances? 
 
Here is a video showing a 2009 battery that was changed and still looks to be in great condition. Was your splash guard in place when you changed your battery? That is what prevents moisture from accumulating.  
 

I certainly wasn't kidding... You didn't give much context to when you found out, circumstances, etc. When I take my DJ to the dealer to get an oil change I'm given a sheet with the inspection information on it. If i fact it was rotted, and you had recently taken it to the dealership where they performed an oil change and inspection and they marked it as in good condition have them replace it. I also agree that it would cause an out of control motion, however it hasn't come up as an issue before (other than being an annoyance). 
 
This picture is of a 2011 DJ battery, and the shelf looks like it is in perfect condition. If there was rot, rusting or corrosion on yours it should have been noticed a while ago and you should have mentioned it to the dealer. You are also supposed to check on the battery yourself, as it is your vehicle and ultimately your responsibility. Also, I find it hard to believe that this 2011 shelf is in perfectly good condition but yours was about to cost your life. Are there any extreme weather circumstances? 
 
Here is a video showing a 2009 battery that was changed and still looks to be in great condition. Was your splash guard in place when you changed your battery? That is what prevents moisture from accumulating.  
 

I would buy an OEM one just to be on the safe side. If anything were to happen with the accelerator while you were driving you'd be screaming expletives because you bought one from somewhere else! If anything does go wrong again with the OEM one, the good news is that it will be covered under warranty. That's the main benefit for going with the dealership, once you replace a part that part is under warranty for I believe 2 years (may want to double check that). How many miles do you have on your DJ? 6 years isn't very old

I would buy an OEM one just to be on the safe side. If anything were to happen with the accelerator while you were driving you'd be screaming expletives because you bought one from somewhere else! If anything does go wrong again with the OEM one, the good news is that it will be covered under warranty. That's the main benefit for going with the dealership, once you replace a part that part is under warranty for I believe 2 years (may want to double check that). How many miles do you have on your DJ? 6 years isn't very old

Well since it is causing an issue with both heated seats and the steering wheel I would say that it is probably something wrong with the head unit itself, or the wiring. How many miles are on the DJ? The manufacturers warranty is transferable if you are within the 36k, and up until that point you can also purchase the mopar extended warranty. As far as Honda and Mitsubishi, I'm sure you realize that technology has made mostly all vehicles infinitely more complicated. My 2016 civic cruise control wouldn't work because of a bad sensor on one of the wheels and it took 4 trips to the dealer to figure that one out. Mitsubishi is basically a shell of the company it used to be so I wouldn't put too much faith in them either, they're cheap but it seems like they've been struggling for a while. 

Keep in mind also that the 2010 was an early model... 2009 was the first year they began making it, and this was the time that the chrysler group was cutting as many costs as they could. Common issues for 2010 were the undersized brakes, transmission lock and suspension issues. Have it looked over by a private mechanic before driving away. 

Make sure you get everything they say in regards to the car in writing. Sure it is possible, but like @jkeaton said it is going to cost a lot more than just buying some seats. The entire rear of the vehicle has different trim pieces, cargo area, and floor loading level. You should have looked it up before buying, I make a habit of looking stuff up at the dealer before making a decision. Sales people can be tricky little boogers. 

Make sure you get everything they say in regards to the car in writing. Sure it is possible, but like @jkeaton said it is going to cost a lot more than just buying some seats. The entire rear of the vehicle has different trim pieces, cargo area, and floor loading level. You should have looked it up before buying, I make a habit of looking stuff up at the dealer before making a decision. Sales people can be tricky little boogers. 

Make sure you get everything they say in regards to the car in writing. Sure it is possible, but like @jkeaton said it is going to cost a lot more than just buying some seats. The entire rear of the vehicle has different trim pieces, cargo area, and floor loading level. You should have looked it up before buying, I make a habit of looking stuff up at the dealer before making a decision. Sales people can be tricky little boogers. 

If the car is in limp mode you won't be able to fix that yourself. Take it to the dealer to get a proper diagnosis, you didn't mention how long it has been in limp mode but you should take it in as soon as possible to prevent any further damage to the transmission. 

If the car is in limp mode you won't be able to fix that yourself. Take it to the dealer to get a proper diagnosis, you didn't mention how long it has been in limp mode but you should take it in as soon as possible to prevent any further damage to the transmission. 

Sorry to hear about what happened to your journey, but this is a completely unrelated problem. No automaker is going to take the hit for a something that occurs only once, especially something where they aren't able to confirm what happened. Every automaker comes across issues like these. 2005 Ford Explorers caught on fire when cruise control was turned on, 2014 GM cars would switch off on the highway while driving, Toyotas and Lexus cars accelerated on their own in 2009 are just a few instances. did you take it to the dealership to get it looked at and see if they could find a defect? Below is what the recall for RAM trucks is about. 
 
"Fiat Chrysler said the issue applies to shifters mounted to steering columns, not rotary-dial shifters or floor-mounted shifters. The issue arises when the brake pedal is pressed for a long stretch while the driver is idling in park mode, disabling the brake-transmission shift interlock and then allowing the shifter to move out of park mode."

If the car is in limp mode you won't be able to fix that yourself. Take it to the dealer to get a proper diagnosis, you didn't mention how long it has been in limp mode but you should take it in as soon as possible to prevent any further damage to the transmission. 

It may be the trans lock issue a lot of other people have had with the 09-10.... If you do a search on here you will get a ton of information on it. Youtube also has a few videos that show how to determine whether that is the problem, and a workaround until you can get it fixed. 

You bought it in January and are just now finding out it doesn't have navigation? You have to make sure you have everything in writing before signing the papers... salesman can be tricky little boogers. As bramfrank mentioned it can get expensive to outfit a non-nav Journey with the nav.