RedRT

I have a 2009 Journey RT and have really enjoyed it yes the brakes are a problem. I had the roters replaced in warrenty by Chrysler and am going to replace the pads at 20,000 with a good ceramic pad that's not original equipment. For what I paid for this car $22,000, I couldn't have even gotten close in any other similar vehicle so I am willing to spend a couple of $100 on pads prematurely.

Hi Dave: I also live in Michigan and purchased a Red RT in February 2009 I got a great deal and so far I am really happy with the car. I towed my 17.5 foot boat around the State with the Journey last summer and was pleased with it's towing ability when compared with the 2005 Grand Caravan SXT I replaced. Keep in touch about your experience with your new car.

My RT didn't have the tow package when I asked the place where I had my hitch installed they said they didn't have engine oil cooler only a transmission oil cooler so they installed that. Do I need a engine oil cooler too?

I have had my Journey RT with sun roof since February and have not had problems. I took it to the dealer at 10,000 miles to have the brakes checked and they replaced the rotors but not the pads. Purchased the Journey with a hitch and transmission cooler installed for $22,900 probably the best auto deal I have ever made. I have owned nothing but Chrysler products for over 25 years and have had normal problems nothing horrible.

As a result of the information posted here I took my Journey RT with 10,500 miles into the dealer to have the brakes checked. They replaced the front and rear rotors under warrenty but said the pads were fine. I don't understand brakes well so could someone tell me why the rotors and pads would be bad in some cases and just the rotors in others? How long can I expect the replacement rotors to last?

I noticed the same thing after I bought my Journey, asked the dealer about it and he said it was normal condensation being release from the exhaust system.

Did you use mid grade one way and regular another? If so, which provided the best mpg?

I have towed my 17.5 foot Larson runabout several times now with my Journey RT. It tows just fine but it is difficult to see any traffic that is directly behind the boat. The car's side view mirrors don't extend far enough from the car body to get a view of what is behind the boat. Any ideas on how to remedy this?

I have a red RT with chrome wheels that I have had for 3 months so far it has been a great car that I paid $1,000 of dollars less than I would of had to pay for a comperable car from another manufacturer.

The owners manual for my RT says that mid-grade gas is recommended. I have been putting regular rather than mid-grade in the car and it seems to run fine. Why is mid-grade recommended?

I have had my red RT for 3 months now and really like the car. The deal I got on it was unbeliveable. So far I have found nothing wrong with it.