I like it ...

Great advice I’ll watch for that. I’m my records I see that the intake gasket was changed in 2013 and the power train control computer changed as well. Running great today ..... lol

My newly acquired DJ 3.6 Fwd has 122k on the clock and rising. I plan to keep it forever as I like it that much. What’s the highest mileage you all have seen on a Journey ? 300k ? I am shooting for 300k but at my rate if driving ( 6k per year ) it will be 2050 before I get there .... lol

Wow that is a great review of the DJ !!!! Thank you NavalLacrosse for sharing with us !!!! I have been reading about the brakes being undersized but as I understand the 2013 and up dual piston set up can be retrofitted to the 2012 as long as you have 17 inch plus size wheels. I live in the mountains so brake wear us common I’ll upgrade this summer. I’m used to driving a large diesel pickup so the DJ seems like a fast nimble sports car by comparison lol . I too average about 18 mpg but it’s always stop and go in the mountains so I never get great mpg in any vehicle. The DJ laughs at the mountain grades as I zoom by little fuel miser cars I feel great about my decision everyday!!!! My 2012 has 122k on it but has been meticulously maintained by the previous owner. I have all service records. I plan to reach 300k in her someday !!!!! What is the high water mark on a DJ ???

I work long hard hours and I enjoy the comfort of the Journey. I sort of fall into it and fall out of it....Thank God it almost drives itself !!!! My other vehicles are a 1997 F350 4x4 Crew Cab Diesel and a 2005 Mustang GT. I have had good luck with both but neither compare to the comfort of the Journey. I often drive at lunch and when my friends are with me there are four 6 ft plus guys averaging over 220 lbs each and all are comfortable. Can't say that about the Mustang.... LOL

Not sure where to ask this so please excuse my ignorance ..... I have been wanting to get a Chilton Manual for the Journey but can’t seem to find one ???? I guess because they never tear up ??? Lol Any ideas where I can find one ? Thanks and thanks for the warm welcome from the group. I look forward to many years of enjoyment from both the DJ and the group

Thanks I really think they did a good job designing these. I read about issues with heater controls and finicky transmission shifting but I’ve seen worse in other makes. I enjoy the comfort and visibility the Journey gives me. It feels safe and is fun to drive. I think my favorite complaint I’ve read so far is the one that says “ when it rains and I open my door I get wet “ Makes me smile every time ... lol I look forward to learning much from the more experienced than I on this forum and who knows maybe one day I’ll figure something out that helps someone. For now I could not be happier with my Journey.

My daughter wanted a Jeep Wrangler so we bought her a Dodge Journey .... lol. That went over ok as the Journey seems to be a great car. But she longed for a Jeep still and we were blessed to find a good deal on one. So now I’m driving the Journey and I could not be happier. I don’t understand all the negative reviews .... mine runs well and is very comfortable. What can I say I like it just fine !!!!