JourneyMan71

Unfortunately for some of us, all the feed back we can give on here and our dealers and to Chrysler will help make this a higher quality auto in future model years.

I am not telling anyone not to buy a new car, just you must know that with a all new auto it will need some years under its belt to get full quality from it. Bugs and tweeks need to be worked out. I am sorry you got a not so quality Journey. You are right about it being a risk for both parties. Look at the Caravan/T&C they were not that good in start, but now they are one of the Best Mini vans on the market. We are all faced with Hybrids and electric cars coming out soon. Keep you eyes on these as well. I am sure there will be a ton of issues with them from all auto makers. Just remember to get a WARRENTY,lol

It is pretty well loaded. Sticker was $30,335 with all my rebates employee pricing and my trade in tax out the door, under 22,000 I was able to finance 48 months 0% interest, that saved me another 3-5 grand. I love it,lol.5+2 seating 3.5L v6,rear backup camera,rear dvd,etc.

I have seen a rear bumper scuff guard for the Caliber it was made by 3m and it was not 100 dollars. Seems kinda pricey for a non OEM. IMO. I have not seen one for the Journey as yet.

I know they have a few EVIC one where the button is in the dash, and the other where the controls are in the steering wheel. That may have something to do with it, maybe,lol.

One big problem with todays cars is that most all the parts are done by outside suppliers. If they have issues it may take a while to show up. Not an excuse just some insight on the matters. I use to work for a supplier that made the interior door panels for the Nitro and Liberty. They also had suppliers for the speakers and wire harnesses.

It may be the moisture. I know it takes some time for the new smells of engine, exhaust to get the newness worn off. I would say keep an eye/nostral on it,lol. I also love my Journey.

I also have a Caliber I bought new in December 2007. It is a SXT 2.0l with CVT. I love that car. I just bought my new Journey SXT 3.5L on Feb 21,2009. So far I have no issues to complain about. I can not tell you to buy it or not, I can say that I do love mine. I waited for it and when it came out I got a great deal on it, and paid less for it than my Caliber. It rides alot better than the Caliber and has more room.

Have you tried a different dealer? Have you contacted Chrysler about the problems? I do not know, but it may be the dealer you have been too. I know that they should be, but not all the dealers are the same. It maybe that the techs do not see these very much and do not know that much about them. If you have not, I'd look for a different dealer, if you have, then I would call Chrysler until they help you. What kinds of problems do you have?

Any other OHIO Journey owners out there on this forum?

I have always been told not to buy a car in the first year due to problems and bugs that need to be worked out. That being said that really is the only way to make a more reliable auto is to have reall world issues address when they arise. Unfortunately we are the test subjects. I suggest an extended warrenty. We all have the life time power train atleast the US versions do. You can also get a life time max care warrenty (bumper to bumper) at a cost of course. Unlimited miles and time just like the power train, but in the max care coverage.

I am not defending Chrysler, but it is an all new auto. It will have issues and bugs that will need to be worked out. Unfortunately some people like yourself will get the ones that need alot of attention. I only have had mine for just over 1 month and have a little less than 1100 miles on it, so I can not be a good reference to go by. I am sorry you are having alot of problems with your Journey. It really sucks to pay so much for something and hear from others how they have had no issues, or problems with their Journey while you are POed due to yours. With your help on here we can all benefit from your experience and know what to watch out for. Good luck and keep us updated to your issues and their resolutions if any.

I like the door sill plates, but I have an issue with putting my foot on the bottom part of the door when I get out. It keeps it dirty.

Yes, you will love the Journey.

Ok, I have the USA version Dodge Journey SXT 3.5L. Go out (if you have not done so) and press unlock button, then press and hold down the unlock button again untill the windows go down where you want them. It works, it really does,lol. Never call the police to help you get your car unlocked if you lock your keys in the car. I made the mistake today and did call the police. They do not use a slim jim anymore, atleast not my local ones. He used a wedge shaped plastic piece and it scratched and chewed up the black trim on both front and back doors. Having the insurence look at it next week. Yes, it was bad enough for me to call them. My Journey is not even 1 month old yet.

That is what helps us all when we share any issues we have. It will help the rest watch out for these on our Journeys.

Great job and deal Welcome to the forum.

Really, the cable came with my Journey. I had the wireless head sets and rear video as well, maybe they were all a packaged deal?

I have the SXT and it is located in the upper corner of the bottom glove box. If I remember correctly it has a cover or top that needs to flip up to connect the ipod. I have mine plugged in and it charges the ipod so no need to take it out and recharge it. Let me know if you find it,ok.

Looks great!!! Congrats!!!

Yes,I tried mine out lastnight, they do go back a few more inches, pretty cool. I would not have tried that if it were not for this forum,thanks.

Welcome and glad to hear you will be getting your Journey soon,good luck keep us up dated on your travels with it.

Congrats on your new Journey!!! I love my SXT 3.5L v6.

Well,that may come in handy,lol.

I have the Front wheel drive SXT and I can hear something like a tire rub sometimes when I back out and turn the wheel. I am not sure what it is, but I will investigate and post what I find out.