Armendegga Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 The epoxy job I did in late August is still holding up well... Let's see what happens during the winter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19InBlkJrny Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 That will be interesting to see Armendegga! I was initially worried that the epoxy would make too rigid of a seal and vibration may crack the panel, but hopefully that won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 if your cars are still under dealer warrenty.it is a covered problem that they will take care of , they had to both sides of my 2011 at different times and they always gave me a free car rental while the repaire was being done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolram62 Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 I'm lucky the rear facia fits well on my '11 but I can see where it could be an issue around the tail lights. Plus there's no support for the facia in the rear lower wheel wells so it just basically hangs there. I know they want flexibility but the amount the Journey has is a bit ridiculus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) OMG, I thought I was the only one. I first thought it was due to the fact whenever they put in the hitch. I wasn't too concerned since it was going to have to go back in the shop whenever the wiring harness got in so I plan inquire about it then. Sad to know it's a factory default. I too have the same problem on my 2010, like you I thought it was due to my trailer hitch installation. I have pointed it out to my dealer and he told me that nothing could really be done. I may do something similiar Armendegga's fix except I may use a small dolip of more flexible white silicone caulking. Terry Edited October 24, 2011 by Windancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armendegga Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 @Terry - That'll be my next try if this doesn't hold up... So far so good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxz24 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 My 2012 is starting to pop out a little. How is that epoxy holding up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 take it back to the dealer as it is covered under warrenty had mine fixed 10 months ago and still holding tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxz24 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 take it back to the dealer as it is covered under warrenty had mine fixed 10 months ago and still holding tight What did they do to fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 dont know they sent it off to a body shop and paid for a rental car for me. they did the left side not long after i bought it and then about 3 months later the right side started poping out and they provided a rental car for 3 days each time while it was getting fixed.NO NEED TRYING TO FIX IT YOURSELF. just take it back to the dealer that way if you ever have more problems down the line you can go back to the dealer.. what ever they did it is fixed right.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armendegga Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Epoxy is still holding strong here! Woot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeceptiCog72283 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Oh noes...this has me kind of worried. I'm afraid to go look at my rear bumper now :S Hopefully I don't have the problem...or if I do, I can fix it easy enough (a la armendegga style) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmttoxics Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Just to update on mine... Someone was nice enough to swipe the drive side rear of my car in a walmart parking lot which damaged the bumper, rear panel and the door. The previous fix had already come loose so I thought here was my chance to get it fixed again. The car came back new, the bumper was fixed, repainted and reinstalled, looked great. Didn't last long though, just a few months after and its popping out again. Not sure if I want to fix it my self, take it in again, or just ignore it. Short of tape or glue there is no official fix. It's just bad design. I love my journey, this is honestly the only thing that really bugs me. Can't all be good I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTboy Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi there, i want to remove the rear plastic bumper (lower side only) for me to wrap up with carbon fibre but it seems that the clips are covered by insulations which is quite hard to remove. I think this piece of insulation that covered the reverse sensors is fixed on the upper bumper. Any idea to remove this lower plastic bumper? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rgwog Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Is this an issue that has been fixed on older models? Or is this something that every one has to look out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batwomanfl Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Not so much the rear bumper yet, but I have the same problem with the Front Bumper. I have a 2013 Dodge Journey and I took it in because it was under warranty and they said there wasn't anything they (Dayton Andrews Dodge) body shop could do for me and the manager was an a-hole towards me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overby Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 On my 2011, I've noticed that the rear bumper (fascia) isn't staying well aligned where it meets the body panels. The line over by the rear headlamps - the plastic rear fascia keeps sort of "popping out". I can push it back in and it stays for a while but after a while I'll look and it'll be popped out again. It's like there's no bolt or clip behind it to keep it locked down... Anyone else seen this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overby Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Yes, my 2009 journey rear passenger side bumper us doing the same thing. Looks like a clip is missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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