We have a 2010 AWD Journey with the six cylinder motor. On the first long trip we were going to take with it, we suddenly heard a loud noise coming from underneath and then a steady vibration. Just thought we had hit a differant patch of road, but when the vibrations did not go away, started to worry. By the time we got to our destination there was a very loud clanking noise coming from under the car. I slid down under and found that the rear drive shaft had come apart at the connection to the tranny. Could not get the local dealer to see us ( too full) so ended up driving 22 miles to the next town. They pulled the drive shaft (very helpfull Kalkaska Dodge!) and told us to bring it in to our local dealer when we got home. Advantage to a AWD, if the rear drive shaft goes out it still drives! Anyway with only 1300 miles we now have a new drive shaft and are waiting for the #5 thrust bearing to be replaced. I hope this is not a sigh of things to come!
