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2009 SXT, 3.5, built 07/30/08. Purchased 02/14/09. Driven mostly on weekends, by a little old lady. Has 18,388 miles on the clock and 12 oil changes. Averages less than 1,000 miles between changes. Lifetime powertrain warranty requires following the maintenance schedule which specifies 6,000 miles or 6 months. Oil coming out looks just like it did when it went in.

The connector for the latch is in a difficult area to access. Almost everything in the door is attached to a single module. There is a hinged door on the module, forward of the latch, that has to be opened. The connector has a secondary locking feature that is a clip that has to be slid back in order for the release to work. Although I seem to remember that someone said that they replaced the latch without removing anything else, I had to follow the Service Manual procedures and remove the module assembly, which included removing the window.

The connector for the latch is in a difficult area to access. Almost everything in the door is attached to a single module. There is a hinged door on the module, forward of the latch, that has to be opened. The connector has a secondary locking feature that is a clip that has to be slid back in order for the release to work. Although I seem to remember that someone said that they replaced the latch without removing anything else, I had to follow the Service Manual procedures and remove the module assembly, which included removing the window.

Not sure if it applies in your situation, but my wife's 2009 was doing something similar. In addition to the problem that you describe, the radio wasn't turning off and the dome light wasn't coming on, when the driver's door was opened. I traced the problem to the driver's door ajar switch, which is located in the door latch assembly. I'm not sure, but assuming that the "computer" was not getting the signal that the driver's door was unlocked and wouldn't unlock the others. The rear hatch was also affected. Replacing the driver's door latch assembly corrected the problems. Part number 4589693AD. I paid $83 from a Chrysler Dealer on Ebay.

Recall R03. Replacement accomplished on my wife's 2009 on July 14th.

Just returned from a very pleasant visit to the local Dodge Dealer for the first five year warranty inspection. Haven't been back to this Dealer since the Journey was purchased there on Feb 14, 2009. This is the first vehicle that we have owned that came with a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty, so I wasn't quite sure how to handle it. I have maintained it according to the Maintenance Schedule and kept all of the receipts for oil filters, oil, air filters and coolant. When I presented them to the Service Adviser he politely told me that they were not required! Cool! He asked me if I needed an oil change and I told him that I had just changed it in December. No problem! He then told me that the vehicle had an open Recall for the door wiring harness. I told him that I had already done the Recall (K07) myself, in November. He didn't even question me about that!! An hour later and I was out the door with the required inspection complete. No charge for the inspection and no pressure to add work.
This Dealer, Spitzer Autoworld is not one of the many Dealer chains that occupy this area and constantly bombard you with loud ridiculous commercials. They were here when I arrived here 38 years ago and I think they are part of a family of like named Dealerships, mostly located in the midwest.
I will, of course, continue to follow the Maintenance Schedule in the book. Six month oil changes seem like a bit excessive, but my wife doesn't drive the Journey that much, so it is probably for the best. Got 750 miles on the last oil!!

LOL, don't bring that cold down here!! Bad enough that it's going to be 42° here in the morning. I'm 30 miles south of Miami. I don't appreciate having to put long pants on!

LOL, don't bring that cold down here!! Bad enough that it's going to be 42° here in the morning. I'm 30 miles south of Miami. I don't appreciate having to put long pants on!

The location of the battery was the reason that I did a "preemptive" replacement on my wife's 2009. Build date was July 2008, so battery age was pushing 6 years. There was no indication of problems with the battery, but I have no intentions of having to change that, in the pouring rain, in a Target parking lot. I'm not sure if I'm "old school", but the "old" part certainly fits.

The location of the battery was the reason that I did a "preemptive" replacement on my wife's 2009. Build date was July 2008, so battery age was pushing 6 years. There was no indication of problems with the battery, but I have no intentions of having to change that, in the pouring rain, in a Target parking lot. I'm not sure if I'm "old school", but the "old" part certainly fits.

The location of the battery was the reason that I did a "preemptive" replacement on my wife's 2009. Build date was July 2008, so battery age was pushing 6 years. There was no indication of problems with the battery, but I have no intentions of having to change that, in the pouring rain, in a Target parking lot. I'm not sure if I'm "old school", but the "old" part certainly fits.