FiremanFrach

I've had a 2009 DJ SXT since 20010 and have had no problems, but I attribute that to decent tires (although there not recommended for deep snow), good plowing in my neighborhood (I have hills on my street) and going into work the night before if we are supposed to get a ton of snow (yes, even in Northern Virginia). I miss my 4x4 but I love my Journey. Has anyone heard of putting cables on the front tires? Just wondering if that's recommended or totally off the radar.

Same here. My next one will be AWD though. I may even look at the 4 door Jeeps also.

I need to replace my PCV valve and have my throttle body cleaned which got me wondering if or what parts would be a safe bet to have fixed/replaced other than going to the dealership to get raked over the coals because the service department (as with all dealerships) is expensive and recommends only Mopar $$$ parts. Any thoughts?

Here's a news flash. ALL models of ALL cars have their problems. Saying the Journey "sucks" is broad brushing it. If you went to a Mercedes forum I'm sure you'd get just as much negative feedback on all aspects. If you don't like it, fine, but don't expect to get the "perfect" ride no matter what you buy. That being said, if you have consistent problems with the car, like an earlier poster said, you bought a lemon and there are lemon laws to protect you. Good luck.

I think a lot of the price differences have to do with locations. Northern VA tends to be expensive. They must think we're all big-time DC exects.

I agree about the gouging. I looked at the estimate again and it says, "transmission service, $230.00", so I'm guessing that includes the filter. I'll have to ask. These guys never seem to have a special. Only oil change coupons. I think I'll check another dealer.

That was what I really wondering; if the type of fluid mattered. Thanks to everybody. NTB wants $145.00 to do it but it may cost more if they have to drop the pan. Dodge wants $225.00 to do it and I'd rather use Mopar fluid. I have 83K+ miles on it so I doubt if I have a manufacturer warranty on it.

Let's try this again. My manual says to exchange my automatic transaxle fluid every 120,000 miles but the dealer was recommending it at 90,000 miles. I looked at the fluid and it is getting brownish (or dirty). I was wondering if it's ok to get it changed at a place like NTB or do I have to have the dealer do it. I ask because I know the dealers like to keep you coming to them and they are more expensive. Thanks in advance.

LOL. Relax. The Zerex G-05 was another one of those hard-to-find items. Walmart (here) doesn't carry it and it looks like nobody else sells it. So I bought the Mopar coolant. $23.00+. Highway robery.

I've heard Zerex G-05 HOAT is the equivalent. I'll look into it.

Thanks. I'll probably go with the Mopar. I contacted Dodge service via email with the same question. Let's see if they reply. If not I'll call.

I own a 2009 Dodge Journey SXT. I need to top off my coolant and the owner's manual recommends Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year HOAT (red [or pink] in color). I was wondering if there is an equivalent coolant I can purchase at an auto store. I'm going on a road trip and I only need to top the recovery tank off. Plus, I really don't want to pay $20.00 for a gollon of coolant at a dealership. Thank you.

I actually got a letter from Chrysler (last year) about the brakes and that they would replace them with better made brakes. I had already replaced them with thicker pads, though. At least the manufacturer contacted me without my prompting. Maybe you should bring this to the dealer's attention?

Still own my 2009 Journey SXT and I still love it. Last winter it handled the snow very well (it's a FWD). But every winter I wonder how it will handle in deeper snow. Just call me paranoid. I haven't had a FWD car in a long time. Always had 4WD. I'm thinking my next car will also be a Journey (maybe AWD), but no time soon.

Northern Virginia. My Journey was originally from Florida before I bought it.

I have a rubber stem in one of my tires and the warning light is on. I got it inspected with no problem.

Worked FANTASTIC in the snow so far. Like with any car, you just need to adjust for the conditions. Too many Wastingtonians drive like it's the summertime and wind up off the road (SUVs included). Anyway, sorry for going off topic.

I posted this in another thread of a similar title: I think Dodge is addressing this (or so I hope). I just had my tires changed and you guessed it, one of the valve stems was corroded. The tire guy said he couldn't order a new one from Dodge because they are all off the shelves for the time being. My guess is that they are trying to rethink the metal they use. Either way I hope they fix the problem. When I bought the car(certified used) it had a bad valve stem so they replaced it. Then another one went. Then a third. Hopefully this is the last one for a long time. I also called the Chrysler hot line to ask them if there was a recall of the TPMS. They said it might be under the manufacturer's warrenty.

Welcome! Nice looking Journey! B)

All is not lost. Read this thread:

Call the Chrysler number for more information. Apparently the press did a knee jerk reaction (according to them). Call anyway. I did and my Journey has no recalls (built in Oct. '08). Have your VIN handy. Happy New Year. :D

Up first, the Journey -- specifically, 2009 Dodge Journeys manufactured between November 1, 2007 and September 7, 2008. According to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, those models may have been built with inferior wiring, which is prone to "fatigue and break". If that happens, it can cause a malfunction of the side-impact sensors; as a result, drivers may see an airbag warning light, and the Journey may also lose the ability to detect a side-impact crash. While the former is merely annoying, the second is potentially very dangerous, since it would prevent the deployment of side airbags in the event of an accident. This recall currently affects 65,180 vehicles. Chrysler expects to begin fixes in Feburary 2011, at which time dealers will replace the units' wiring harnesses free of charge. If you have questions in the meantime, we encourage you to call your dealer, or give Chrysler a ring at 800-853-1403 and reference recall #K07. Alternately, you can call the NHTSA at 888-327-4236 and refer to campaign #10V658000.

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I was visiting in NY when the blizzard hit. worked like a charm!