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Update.. let car cool down for hour. Oil level was way above top line. Ran car for about 15 minutes, shut off, checked level. Level was dead in the middle of safe zone. Called some car buddies and they say the hot reading is the most important. As long as the oil level is in the safe zone when engine is hot, doesn't matter what the cold reading says. Still can't believe it took 7qts though.

Just completed the first oil change on the 2014 Journey Limited V6. Checked the dipstick prior to starting and the level was a tad bit higher then the top safe line. Didn't think anything of it. (yes, the engine was hot) Change the oil and filter and filled it up with 6 qts of 5W-20. Manual says to use this and states it takes 6 qts. Check the level on the dipstick and it was right at the BOTTOM line of the safe mark. I thought some of the oil hadn't made its way down to the pan yet and proceded to start the car. Ran fine. Pressure was high, then came down. Let car run for a few minutes. Check dipstick again after shutoff. Same level. Right at bottom. Added a 1/2 quart MORE and level came up to middle of range. Thats 6.5 total!!! Waited about 20 minutes with engine off and check level again. It rose a tad to just below the top safe mark... I was curious, so I measured the used oil I took out. (yes, catch can was empty prior to oil change). I drained a total of 7.2 qts. I am estimating the .2 part, but it filled up the 5 qt jug and two more qt bottles. Anyone else have this??? 7 qts of oil seems like alot for a V6. I am discardng the .2 as I stated, the level was a tad high prior to changing. So, 7 qts fills it up to the top of the safe mark. I have a buddy at the dealership and will talk to him tomorrow to see, but just seeing if anyone else had this.

Update... 2014 Journey Limited has 4k on it and zero issues. Brakes are still good.

I do believe the problems stem from small brake components. Judging by the significant upgrade in size on the 2014s.. I would say the engineers at Chrysler agree with that opinion as well. The 2014 DEFENITELY has a more confident feel when you step on the brakes.

Just traded up our 2011 Journey Lux to a 2014 Journey Limited. Exact same options. Couldn't pass up the deal. Our note actually went down. Dealership gave us a really good deal on our trade value and the price of the new one. $1500 in rebates right now. We were having continued brake problems on the 2011. 32k miles and on our 4th set of brakes. The 2014 front brakes are MASSIVE.. They dwarf the 2011 in comparison. Rotors are a full 1" wider and calipers are darn near 30% larger. Rear discs increased, but not as dramatic. Transmission problems are gone as well. 2014 all and all is a great ride. Wife loves it.

had to change my OEM kuhmos at 30k. Just put new Yoko's YK580 and went to the 235/55 size. Looks and drives great.

I not only think it will rub, it will look pretty funny. That will be a fat wide tire compared to the 225/55.. I just put Yoko's YK580 235/55 on mine. rides and looks great.. only a 1mph difference on speedo..