redtomatoman

I agree.  The DJ is one of the best looking crossovers IMO.   The more I think about this thread, the more I get pissed.  F#*K consumer reports.  The DJ review is completely off the mark.  What does that say about their other reviews?
 
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Have you tried simply re-updating your system again?  Maybe something happened in the update that made the acutal english language file nonfunctional.  Just trying the same update again may be useful.  If you can obtain the same update from a different source, that may be good to do if the original file was somehow corrupted.  As always, I would try certainly unhooking the battery for about 30 mins to see how the system behaves after that.  Good luck.
 
Peace.

Have you tried simply re-updating your system again?  Maybe something happened in the update that made the acutal english language file nonfunctional.  Just trying the same update again may be useful.  If you can obtain the same update from a different source, that may be good to do if the original file was somehow corrupted.  As always, I would try certainly unhooking the battery for about 30 mins to see how the system behaves after that.  Good luck.
 
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I'm on a surf trip in El Salvador.   I caught the wave of the day.  3 feet overhead.   Slayed it for 100+ yards!  That made me smile today.  
 
Peace.

I'm on a surf trip in El Salvador.   I caught the wave of the day.  3 feet overhead.   Slayed it for 100+ yards!  That made me smile today.  
 
Peace.

I agree.  The DJ is one of the best looking crossovers IMO.   The more I think about this thread, the more I get pissed.  F#*K consumer reports.  The DJ review is completely off the mark.  What does that say about their other reviews?
 
Peace.

I agree.  The DJ is one of the best looking crossovers IMO.   The more I think about this thread, the more I get pissed.  F#*K consumer reports.  The DJ review is completely off the mark.  What does that say about their other reviews?
 
Peace.

I agree.  The DJ is one of the best looking crossovers IMO.   The more I think about this thread, the more I get pissed.  F#*K consumer reports.  The DJ review is completely off the mark.  What does that say about their other reviews?
 
Peace.

Trade it in.  The 4 is a good engine, but it's anemic.  The 6 rocks.  There isn't a way to get more power without major $$ and time.  You can trade it in an afternoon and spend less.  
 
Peace. 

I'm on a surf trip in El Salvador.   I caught the wave of the day.  3 feet overhead.   Slayed it for 100+ yards!  That made me smile today.  
 
Peace.

How did consumer reports recruit so many mopar haters into one place?  While the DJ is not perfect, neither is any other vehicle.  I really like mine.  Still runs like the day it came home from the dealer.   My mileage has been pretty darn good.  In New Mexico, speed limits are 75 mph on the highway, winds are often quite strong, the elevation is nearly 7000 ft, and there are plenty of hills; I still get 23-26 mpg. . .   That's even with roof cargo such as bike.  
 
Consumer reports really is unfair and unknowledgeable.
 
Peace.  

How did consumer reports recruit so many mopar haters into one place?  While the DJ is not perfect, neither is any other vehicle.  I really like mine.  Still runs like the day it came home from the dealer.   My mileage has been pretty darn good.  In New Mexico, speed limits are 75 mph on the highway, winds are often quite strong, the elevation is nearly 7000 ft, and there are plenty of hills; I still get 23-26 mpg. . .   That's even with roof cargo such as bike.  
 
Consumer reports really is unfair and unknowledgeable.
 
Peace.  

How did consumer reports recruit so many mopar haters into one place?  While the DJ is not perfect, neither is any other vehicle.  I really like mine.  Still runs like the day it came home from the dealer.   My mileage has been pretty darn good.  In New Mexico, speed limits are 75 mph on the highway, winds are often quite strong, the elevation is nearly 7000 ft, and there are plenty of hills; I still get 23-26 mpg. . .   That's even with roof cargo such as bike.  
 
Consumer reports really is unfair and unknowledgeable.
 
Peace.  

Anything from Ford will definitely damage your wheels.  Probably make the transmission fail too.  
 
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I think you answered your own question.  It's not much of an inconvenience. . .   I would think your 2017 crossroad probably has a lot of niceties that you didn't have on your civic, just not the walk away lock feature.  I am correct?  
As long as you are happy with the other aspects of your DJ, you'll get used to having to push the button when you leave the vehicle, it will become habit, and you'll forget all about the locking feature.  
 
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I think you answered your own question.  It's not much of an inconvenience. . .   I would think your 2017 crossroad probably has a lot of niceties that you didn't have on your civic, just not the walk away lock feature.  I am correct?  
As long as you are happy with the other aspects of your DJ, you'll get used to having to push the button when you leave the vehicle, it will become habit, and you'll forget all about the locking feature.  
 
Peace.   

I think you answered your own question.  It's not much of an inconvenience. . .   I would think your 2017 crossroad probably has a lot of niceties that you didn't have on your civic, just not the walk away lock feature.  I am correct?  
As long as you are happy with the other aspects of your DJ, you'll get used to having to push the button when you leave the vehicle, it will become habit, and you'll forget all about the locking feature.  
 
Peace.   

I have noticed this same thing.  I always try to keep a clean filter in my vehicles.  I have a 91 dakota that not only gets better mileage but idles smoother with a new clean air filter.  I change the filter every 6 months in my DJ.  Still runs like the day I brought it home.  I usually get 19-21 in town.  I live at almost 7000ft elevation so I think a dirty filter affects performance slightly more here.  Not sure.  
 
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I have noticed this same thing.  I always try to keep a clean filter in my vehicles.  I have a 91 dakota that not only gets better mileage but idles smoother with a new clean air filter.  I change the filter every 6 months in my DJ.  Still runs like the day I brought it home.  I usually get 19-21 in town.  I live at almost 7000ft elevation so I think a dirty filter affects performance slightly more here.  Not sure.  
 
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Others will likely chime in, but I don't think seat covers are recommended, generally, due to the seat side airbags and active headrests. I have been hesitant to install them for that reason.  
 
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Others will likely chime in, but I don't think seat covers are recommended, generally, due to the seat side airbags and active headrests. I have been hesitant to install them for that reason.  
 
Peace. 

I have a 2011 and it has been a solid vehicle.  It is not my daily driver so I cannot comment on the daily grind sorts of wear and tear, but it still runs like the day I brought it home with 60,000+ miles on it.  I think one simple rule to avoiding a lot of problems is to let the DJ idle down to below 1000rpm before shifting or driving.  It takes 20-30 seconds.  Definitely get the extended warranty to cover any problems, especially electronics.  
 
Peace.

I have a 2011 and it has been a solid vehicle.  It is not my daily driver so I cannot comment on the daily grind sorts of wear and tear, but it still runs like the day I brought it home with 60,000+ miles on it.  I think one simple rule to avoiding a lot of problems is to let the DJ idle down to below 1000rpm before shifting or driving.  It takes 20-30 seconds.  Definitely get the extended warranty to cover any problems, especially electronics.  
 
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I started my DJ, pulled it out of the garage, and shut it off.  A few minutes later, I noticed a small wet spot under the center of the vehicle.  Looked like water dripping from the central exhaust pipe.  Anyone else's DJ do this?  I figure its better to drip rather than holding onto the moisture, but I've never noticed this previously.  Maybe its because I ran it for such a short time and things were not warm.  I'm not worried, just wondering. . .   My drain holes at the back of the exhaust system drip with fair frequency as well.  
 
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I have been quite happy with my 2011.  I had the cylinder #2 misfire which has been corrected with a new left side head.  I also had a cam phaser replaced.  The motor still runs like the day I brought it home.  The brakes are smaller than newer models.  I replaced my pads with ebc greenstuff pads and rotors with ebc drilled and slotted rotors.  They stop strong.  No signs of any  warping.   I had the sccm in the steering column replaced bc my cruise control was wonky.  No problems with that over the last 4 years.  That's it I think.  As far as AWD, there is no difference between dodge AWD and other AWD systems as far as tires are concerned.  Size matters.   
Lots of electronics.  Not sure how that's different from the others.  I have the extended warranty.  
 
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