Journeyman425

So true!

I'm in the Chrome Wheel camp too! Congrats on your purchase. The SE is a great deal! http://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/gallery/image/1810-polished-chrome-clad-wheel/

Welcome! Nice car!

Heineken Light please Happy to be of service. I have pictures of mine in the Member's Gallery if you'd like an idea of what they look like.

I own a 2013 FWD Crew. The primary differences between the Crew and the R/T lie in trim. The Crew is geared more toward luxury and the R/T has a sportier flare. Mechanically, the only difference between them is the R/T is equipped with the firmest suspension tuning available regardless of whether it is FWD or AWD. A Crew comes standard with Touring Suspension (softer) in FWD trim, and if it has AWD then it comes with Performance Suspension (a bit firmer than Touring but more compliant than R/T) Feature-wise, they are both loaded. The Crew (or Limited as of 2014) comes with chrome trimmed door handles, grille and roof rails where the R/T is monochromatic and features more black trim. Chrome wheels were not available on 2013 R/T models. The R/T features unique red seat stitching. As much as I love sportiness in my vehicles, I opted for the Crew since I preferred a little chrome on the Journey and I like chrome wheels - I think the chrome trim suits it well and is not ostentatious. The Journey has inherent sportiness built into its character, and even with the softer Touring suspension it rides firmly enough and does not wallow over bumps or in turns, yet is very comfortable on road trips. We have 44,000 miles and love the car. The only defect was with the navigation maps which became corrupted and necessitated replacement of the radio to correct. Otherwise, it has been perfect. My wife was in a major collision eight months ago and was uninjured and the car continues to perform flawlessly even after being repaired.

The common denominator here is the coolant temperature. The engine oil cooler uses engine coolant to transfer heat from the oil to the cooling system. The transmission oil cooler is located in front of the radiator in the A/C condenser. If the coolant temperature is too high, it directly affects the temperature of the transmission and engine oils. We recently took a camping trip with my 2013 Journey with 42,000 miles.Our pop-up camper weighs 1200 lb. dry. We had all of our gear, two bikes, and four people in the car so we were well-loaded. Towing 65 MPH in 90 degree temps with the A/C on, the coolant temp never went over 210 degrees, the tranny stayed under 190 and honestly I don't remember the engine oil temp but it was not high at all. Your cooling system appears to have a restriction, or is airbound, or has a circulation issue. Has any work been done to the car, either mechanically or any collison repair work? Mine was in a major accident late last year and I was curious to see how it would perform after having the radiator, A/C condenser, transmission cooler and all associated hoses and lines replaced. Normal. Have yours checked out when you can.

A couple of times per month we have an extra teammate or two to drive home, so the third seat is unearthed and everyone piles in. There always seems to be enough room for everyone.

Are you certain that it is the beauty cover getting wet and not the cowl at the base of the windshield? There shouldn't be any water on the engine after a wash. Also, there aren't any ignition cables. The coils sit directly on the plugs.

Your assumption is probably correct. It's too early to tell how many vehicles are involved at this point. Once the recall is officially launched by FCA then there will be a figure published for the number of vehicles involved. Everyone who is included in the recall will be notified.

Yes it is. The converter on the 2.4 is on the back of the engine behind the beauty cover. The cover could become dislodged from its mounting point and rest on the converter which could melt the plastic. Feel free to remove the beauty cover and store it until the recall is announced if you are concerned about potential danger outlined in the recall, or if yours feels like it will not stay on securely. The cover performs no critical function to the operation of the engine; it is simply a dress-up item.

This is an advance communication to the dealers - the recall itself is not out yet so hold off on calling your dealer for an appointment just yet. If you own a 2.4 litre Journey, then watch your mailbox for a notice in the future. _____________________________________________________________________ 07/02/2015 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – R32070215 FCA US LLC announced a safety recall on certain 2011 through 2015 model year (JC) Dodge Journey vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. Some of the above vehicles may have engine beauty covers that could detach from the engine and come in contact with the catalytic converter. If the engine beauty cover remains in contact with the catalytic converter, underhood smoke and/or a fire may occur without warning. FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all involved vehicles to install a revised engine beauty cover mounting system. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles. Customer Services Field Operations FCA US LLC

You'll be fine. Mine was hit even harder in the front and it's perfect again.

We have a 2013 and love it. We have 40,000 miles on it now and the only factory defect was in the radio. The unit worked perfectly but the navigation map became corrupted and the only way to correct it was to replace the radio - a warranty repair. It is as smooth and silent as it was on day one. 2013's received the larger brakes which makes a huge difference in wear and reduced vibration. Ours has been hit three times - one was a major collision - and yet the car continues to be flawless. Very, very happy with it. I work for a dealer and Journeys have been very reliable from 2011 and up. Fewest recalls of anything in our lineup, too. Good idea to get a Maximum Care Service Contract from Chrysler, though - even though the car has been great, all it takes is one major failure to recoup the cost of a good service contract. Those radios, for instance...$$$$!

My Journey was hit three times in a year and a half. The paint matches perfectly and it's Copper Pearl which is very tough to match. A reputable bodyshop will get it right.

That is exactly how I describe my Journey to people when asked about it (so many still do not know what a Journey is - unless you live in Canada!) Anyway, it;s great to read about your positive experiences. I feel pretty certain that you will still feel this way later on down the road.Two years and 40K miles later, I sure do. Last week we drove 600 miles in one day for our son's baseball state semi-finals, and I was so glad to be making the trip in this car. Super comfortable, 28.1 MPG, smooth and silent. We love the car and it is the perfect fit for my family of four.

I was surprised that your claim was denied the first time around. I'm pretty certain that it was never submitted. We receive near-instant approvals on paint work almost anytime we submit them - on vehicles that are much older than yours, I might add. The only denials that we've received are the ones where it is obvious that the sheetmetal was damaged as opposed to an outright defect. Keep us posted.

Mine does too. Even when the fuel light comes on (and I rarely let it get to that point) It never takes more than 16-17 gallons (my tank is 20.5, FWD tanks are smaller) and it only takes that much if I sit there and top it off repeatedly. And my gauge only goes past full if I top it. My 300M also reads a bit on the low side, too. It'll only take about 14 gallons (Tank is 17) when the light is on. I prefer it to be this way, honestly. You're never really in danger of running out because the gauge gets you to fill it up a little sooner than absolutely necessary. Not a bad thing, IMO.

How about that SRT8 Challenger lurking behind the 'Vette?

I have a small, detatched one-car garage which houses my wife's 49,000 mile 1988 RX-7 GXL 5-speed: In the driveway alongside DJ is my trusty, 301,000 mile 2000 300M: Soon to be joining it - if he passes his road test this summer - is my semi-retired 1999 300M with 140K miles which we have given to my 17-year old son: ...and down the street, on a mooring off of the beach, our 1989 Concord LS-7 with a 200 Merc:

It's all been put back on!

For anyone concerned about the crash test ratings: First of all, if you crash the exact same car two times at the same rate of speed in the same fashion, the results will be different each time. This has been proven countless times over the years with many different vehicle makes and models. Second, my wife sustained a major front-corner hit with absolutely no injury:

For what it's worth, neither my original nor my replacement 8.4N radio displays a volume number higher than 38. Not saying you're wrong - could be software related - but 38 is the max number that I've ever seen on either one.

The 3.6 has this noise, it is most pronounced in the minivans and the Journeys where the engine is transverse. In the Jeeps and Durangos it is not as noticeable. Goes away after running a couple of minutes. When I (or Chrysler) can determine what the cause is, I will post the repair. MIne has 38,000 miles on it and the sound has not affected anything. On your radio - go to "Audio" and select "Speed Adjusted Volume" in the menu. Set it for level 3 and you'll find that the volume is much louder while driving. The numbers do not go past 38 but the level will be louder on 38 than it is when Speed Adjusted Volume is turned off, as long as you're moving.

$250.00 is robbery, plain and simple. A half-hour labor is the most that anyone should pay, and it takes maybe half that time but most dealers have a minimum labor charge. DO NOT pay $250.00 for a reconfiguration please!!