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Dodge Journey repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (8%)

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Dodge Journey body repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (91%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

25800 mi Exterior weatherstripping is pealing on passenger side rear window and driver seat plastic bolstering support/cover has broken (connecting clips and top flange). 
30000 mi The weatherstripping on the passenger rear window pulled away, warped, and required replacement. 
31000 mi The weather stripping had deformed and was peeling away from the body and glass around the rear passenger side. Not fixed this time. 
31000 mi Sat dust covers were replaced for the driver and front passenger seats as well as exterior weatherstripping. 

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2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

59853 mi

C $383
Battery randomly falls flat, fully recharge cures the problem until the next episode. Spent 2.5 hours tracing the issue from the IOD of 1.5 amps to finding a corroded and damaged circuit for the sunroof wiring. Specific area was the C203 connector and the M27 and M11 circuits. 

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2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

24100 mi Upper door/window trim on left rear door was coming loose. 

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2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

48000 mi

US $175
Leak from sun roof 

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2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

620 mi A very small squeak in the brake pedal, noticeable every time the pedal was applied....Problem was from factory, not enough grease was applied. 
14260 mi Seat hinge trim came off and cracked due to missing screw. Dealer replaced the trim and screw. 

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2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

7440 mi One of the dsashboard clips let loose where the dash and dash console come together causing that end to lift up and become uneven. 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

3010 mi Warranty repair: Antenna broken in car wash 
8727 mi Warranty repair: Chill Zone Door would not open. 
28000 mi Sunroof began leaking TSB for drains done-still leaked. New glass & frame installed all fixed Small overhead sunglass door with sunglass holder replaced. Sunglass holder door damaged when sunroof replaced. New part installed. Works great 
73000 mi

US $70
Overhead console compartment inoperable. Sprung open. 
7500 mi Sunroof was leaking through the overhead mirror and light areas. Took car in and told me that the drain hose from the sunroof was clogged. They used compressed air to clean it out. 
1000 mi Slight rattle at higher speeds coming from right front of the vehicle. 
28000 mi Right front wheel had loose inner wheel well plastic flapping at speeds above 50mph. Dealer placed foam bumpers to prevent rattle. 
35200 mi rattle at highway speeds caused by loose windshield washer hose at left front fender 
11000 mi Cowl screen on windshield was rattling at highway speeds. Dealer order new cowl with additional clips. Problem fixed. 
1000 mi Flip-up mirror lids on sun visors were broken. New visors installed. 
8060 mi Rubber seal at bottom of windshield had puckered and vibrated loudly at highway speeds. Wiper cowl assembly replaced. 
5000 mi Dent on rear pass door opening.. 
80000 mi

US $100
Sunroof leak, had drain tubes cleaned. 
20460 mi Sunroof leak was repaired 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

33000 mi Went to pick up car after PTO replacement. Bad rattle from engine compartment, and needed an alignment. 
16000 mi Rear bumper seperating from body of the car.Third trip to the dealer for the same problem. 
18000 mi Back bumper separating from car. Also gaps in front bumper near head lights. 
34000 mi Water was pouring from the upper center console. Repair shop never told me what parts the water doctor repaired. They didn't know.... 
61300 mi Drivers side door handle hand pull was cracked during previous maintenance trip on driver's side window. 
63000 mi

US $90
Water would pour on me upon acceleration from between the windshield and drivers side window. Also, back passenger side door had water inside. Water doctors found that my drain tubes were not facing correct direction. 
65000 mi Water poured in from between driver window and windshield and from upper console. Extreme leak. 
71000 mi Water leaking, again from upper console and between driver door and windshield. Found pinhole in trim? 
81000 mi Sunroof drain was improperly routed on last grip and it flooded floor storage.. this was caused by the previous repair. 
24000 mi hinge on door popped when opened. Also had a tire valve that was loose. 
21360 mi Noticed cupholders had water in them, as well as the overhead console sunglass holder. Sunroof was 1/2 " out of alignment causing a water leak. Wind forced the seal up and water would get in. Sunroof re-aligned and checked for leaking. 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

49600 mi mirror visor cover broke-made of plastic (cheap) 
6000 mi overhead light and sunglass fixture broke and was replaced..and...trim piece connector that holds down carpet on door still broken and was replaced 
11400 mi Cloth gray seats stain badly with rain water or snow if not wiped immediately despite being scotch-guarded three times. Dealership detailed the car and then applied Chrysler protective fabric guard via warranty to see if this would remedy the problem. 
22000 mi seat covers stained easily even with simple rain water. dealership replaced all covers to my satisfaction. problem has not resurfaced in 3 weeks. 

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