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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%)
Chart based on 618 repairs.
Dodge Journey engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 115 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15500 mi | Replaced coolant reservoir |
2014 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6975 mi | The oil pressure transducer was defective and was replaced under warranty |
| 94000 mi US $400 |
Overheated, mount for wires became deattached from the engine compartment and landed on a/c lines. This blew two fuses for the fan and it overheated |
2014 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13000 mi | Fluid sensor replaced under warranty. |
2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6200 mi | 1 day for diagnosis, 1 day for repair (part had to be ordered). Vehicle drove fine, but check engine light on. Problem was a fuel vapour sensor said 0 pressure in system. Sensor was replaced in 30 mins when they started work on it. |
| 65100 mi | Engine light was on. Went to mechanics and they read the code. Said something about vacuum in gas system and they'd look at it next time I came in for oil change. Said it was nothing to worry about. Light went away a few days later... Will be going in for oil change soon (and new tires), so they can check again. No cost from mechanic for reading diagnostics. |
| 117778 mi C $450 |
remove and replace water outlet housing & thermostat housing and bleed cooling system and replace thermostat housing and gasket |
| 122117 mi C $2800 |
replace water pump |
2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 61380 mi | Broken oil filter post in fill tube. Oil filler/cooler assembly replaced under warranty. |
| 1240 mi | Dealer replaced my throttle body. However, after I drove off the lot, the noise was back. Took it back again, this time they had no clue, suggested replace the intake. Found out myself it is the power steering pump. Will return to dealer.... |
2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 300 mi | They changed Purge Valve the first time, two (2) days later it went back into shop for check engine light again. Still at the dealer. I am by far a happy customer. They changed Purge Valve the first time, two (2) days later it went back into shop for check engine light again. Still at the dealer. I am by far a happy customer. |
2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60140 mi | Sluggish acceleration and intermittent engine light caused a few trips to the dealer, but as far as I could tell they just kept resetting the light... |
| 86180 mi C $25 |
2 rocker arms were bad and were replaced |
| 89900 mi C $45 |
Noisy rockers on other head needed replacing |
| 85000 mi US $286 |
Replaced motor and trans mounts. A separate trip was needed to replace the driveshaft as the carrier bearings and mount were broken. |
| 115000 mi US $1500 |
The lifters were ticking due to a known condition in the Dodge 3.6L motors. The vehicle was out of the extended warranty period. |
| 159000 mi US $3300 |
Radiator replaced due to a leak. The lifters on the rear head (near the firewall) were replaced ticking due to a known condition in the Dodge 3.6L motors. Both the intake and exhaust cams had to be replaced due to scoring and wear. |
| 90520 mi C $3000 |
A gasket in the oil assembly broke after the oil change (dealer issue?). Oil dropped and had to be taken back for repair. Change of heater core. I am told it was clogged and needed to be changed. There was no heat. |
2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 75000 mi | coolant leak causing engine to overheat replaced lines |
| 76000 mi US $100 |
Engine overheating replaced radiator cap ran fine for a little while then problem kept returning |
| 28920 mi | Some hoses leaking . 3 days to received pieces. Horrible service |
2011 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 69000 mi | Fixed left cylinder head issue, misfiring with engine light, extended warranty for 10 years for problem. |
| 47120 mi C $690 |
Car overheated on the highway, took it to dealership who quoted us $900. Had it towed to private shop, ended up paying $690! |
| 35850 mi | Water pump and belt replaced |
2011 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 54500 mi | Replaced head |
| 131440 mi C $983 |
Section of exhaust |
2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 60760 mi A $1277 |
Engine alarm on require cam shaft sensor replacing |
2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 5580 mi | replaced intake plenum |
| 72700 mi | I had been having problems with cranking my car up! A lot of times, I can put it in Neutral and it would start. |
| 92000 mi | freeze plugs |
| 7440 mi | Neither key-fob would work. Car wouldn't turn on. Horn kept beeping and lights blinked on and off in front and back. Had to disconnect horn fuses and get it towed. I was told that the battery was almost dead and they had to do a reset. |
| 43000 mi | Heat shield above mufflers was rattling for a couple minutes after a cold start. |
| 149000 mi US $700 |
Heater hose assembly. Part of the system that feeds the rear A/C unit. Sprung a leek but entire hose assembly needed replacement. |
| 6000 mi | This vehicle is a POS. Stalls and out of nowhere revs to 4k rpm. Death trap and now traded for a quality Ford. |
| 1612 mi | Thermostat was sticking and giving fault code on check engine light Thermostat was sticking. replaced under warranty. |
| Engine light came on. They flashed the computer all fixed. | |
| 2480 mi | Engine light came on. A part was replaced and the problem is fixed. The engine light came on again. The dealer ordered a part and installed it. |
| 139668 mi US $847 |
Engine overheated. Shop found a Y split of the heater hose (vehicle has rear heating) had cracked resulting in loss of coolant. Required replacing the hose assembly ($211), and refilling with coolant. |
| 60140 mi | EGR valve faulty Exhaust noise. Flex pipe replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $655 |
Heater hose started leaking. Heater hose assembly was replaced. |
| 70680 mi C $460 |
EGR valve replaced |
2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 620 mi | Oil leak Brake vibration Drifting iPod cable not working |
| 17140 mi | Burning oil odour when driving on an incline or hill. Dealer inspected no leaks at all. Advised possible catalytic converter smell when running hot. |
| 91000 mi US $70 |
Coolant reservoir failed (hole in tank) and was changed. |
| 22000 mi | The car continues to leak oil and drive train fluid. The audio systems has had to be reprogramed, the ehgine control computer has had to be reprogramed. I traded in the car on a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, enough... |
| 92440 mi C $1300 |
Losing antifreeze, found it escaping between engine and transmission. Looked like frost plug, had to get towed and confirmed that frost plug rotted away, transmission and exhaust plus transfer case had to be removed to repair |
| 99200 mi | cooling system leak |
| 13020 mi | Transmission would shift hard sometimes when I would shift from reverse to drive. Was corrected by resetting the computer and it shifts fine now. |
| 40700 mi | Had to replace the plenium, engine was making an unusual noise. Plenium had plastic parts inside that was worn out and making noise. Everything fine now. |
| 25000 mi US $400 |
One of the exhaust valves was not closing properly, loss of power and increased fuel consumption. New valves and springs installed. |
| 1240 mi | Inspected lifter noise, installed rocker arm and lifters (one bank) noise still evident. Returned vehicle to dealership, they had vehicle for 2 1/2 days said noise is normal and unfixable. Contacted Dodge/Chrysler and took to another dealer |
2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 58000 mi | oil leak, fixed under warranty |
| 106000 mi US $210 |
muffler |
2009 Dodge Journey
Engine not specified
| 62000 mi C $750 |
Exhaust |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 3000 mi | Noticed coolant water gone from top up tank. Dealer admitted problem with a leak, after all, water was gone/! Couldnt find reason. Topped up and sent on our way. |
| 6000 mi | Water all gone from cooling tank again. Confirmed a leak somewhere. |
| 12600 mi | Cooling fan on constantly even in minus 10c when starting car first time in morning. Engine never got hot, fuel economy suffered. |
| 32140 mi | Ignition key unit and steering lock unit failure to act. Renewed both. The steering wheel lock failed, and the igniton lock had to be renewed in conjunction. Plus two new keys. |
| 127100 mi €200 |
Did not crank anymore. Oxygenated wire connection. |
| 26640 mi €600 |
Problem with oil cooling system |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 620 mi | Not starting when outside temperature below -20 C. Could be a battery charger problem. The engine must be warmed up by other means when located in extreme cold areas. (diesel) |
| 19840 mi | It was a wiring/plug problem, bad contact or a lead cut. |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 67500 mi | Coolant overflow reservoir leaking. Required replacement. |
| 73000 mi | Coolant system leaking |
| 24180 mi | Rough shifting transmission, severe clunking during gear engagement. |
| 25500 mi | Vehicle would randomly die while running, dealership flashed the PCM with newer software. No other issues at this time, Vehicle would randomly die while running, dealership flashed the PCM with newer software. No other issues at this time, |
| 39680 mi | Replaced faulty wire near/at starter. Vehicle would not start at times. |
| 77240 mi | Overheated and loss coolant. Dealer could not find any leaks or issues. Been fine since. |
| 84940 mi C $400 |
Coolant leak. Replaced rad and thermostat. |
| 11000 mi | tapping noise, lifters and intake replaced |
| 100000 mi US $450 |
Water pump leaking |
| 89000 mi US $350 |
Radiator core leaking, required radiator to be replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $140 |
Replace left front engine mount. |
| 109000 mi US $300 |
Heater core flushed due to lukewarm heat. |
| 12400 mi | hard shifting in 6 spd auto trans, corrected by flashing PCM/TCM |
| 17000 mi | TIPM (totally integrated power module) had a short in it causing it to go dead while driving. Knock or tick in engine. Was told they could not replicate. |
| 18000 mi | Rough shifting. |
| 21000 mi | Rough shifting. Much better now, though still not 100 percent satisfactory. I believe it is a design issue having to do with torque management and transmission shifts. |
| 23560 mi | R&R WIN module. |
| 101000 mi | Ignition recall |
| 63000 mi US $100 |
EGR valve and EGR valve sensor |
| 67000 mi US $550 |
Radiator started leaking Heater hose was leaking after radiator repair. Entire assembly had to be replaced. |
| 78000 mi | replace actuator-manifold tuning valve Replace Plenum-Intake Manifold |
| 79459 mi US $100 |
replaced fuel cap, replaced detector-evaporator system, replaced vapor canister |
| 48700 mi US $300 |
Replace fuel injectors |
| 81500 mi | Replaced ignition module |
| 104200 mi US $600 |
Water pump failed and damaged the timing belt. The metal y-pipe that splits to the heater core also failed. Timing belt was improperly installed, requiring additional repair. Timing belt was improperly installed (off 2 teeth on one cam sprocket). On starting the car the first time, check engine light came on. Required an addition two days to repair. |
| 122900 mi | Two failed rockers were replaced under the factory lifetime warranty. |
| 12400 mi | Unusual sound when transmission shifted into 3rd, 4th, and 5th gear when accelerating slowly. When driving with transmission technician in right seat, he determined an exhaust sound. He re-aligned the dual exhaust pipes, and sound has disappeared. Growling noise when transmission shifted into 3,4 & 5 gears at light acceleration in traffic. After driving vehicle with transmission technician, he determined noise was exhaust related. He re-aligned the exhaust pipes and the noise has disappeared. |
| 89000 mi US $15 |
Oil dipstick plastic handle broke off when trying to remove dipstick. Repair required removing oil dipstick tube to remove stuck steel portion of dipstick and purchasing new dipstick. Approximately a 1 hour job. |
| 21000 mi | Engine ticking almost since new. Told by 2 different dealerships engine just cold. Replaced rocker arms and intake valves under warranty. Also front passenger window sticks. |
| 21500 mi | Replaced rocker arms and relapped intake valves. Ticking since almost new, problem discounted by 2 dealers. They finally took notice when in for window problem. |
| 48500 mi US $233 |
EGR Valve Failure |
| 68000 mi US $1100 |
Coolant system collapse. Made it short distance to home, refilled with water, then quarter mile to shop. Replaced all hoses and radiator. |
| 97700 mi US $1200 |
Radiator for the second time, water pump, timing belt, thermostat, coolant, oil flush and change. WaterPump stopped working Radiator cracked because of heat lost coolant overheated more and burnt oil. This is the second time for radiator |
| 133000 mi US $190 |
engine sounds as if missing and power loss. Tune up suggested. |
| 124000 mi C $500 |
Engine light on. remote car starter would not work. Code indicated Manifold tuning valve faulty |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $210 |
Diagnosed problem with EGR valve - needed replacement. Bill would total $680. Not done paying for January repair (nearly $1,000)! Decided I had had enough; traded car for certified pre-owned Ford Escape. Warranties mean a lot. |
| 20000 mi | Went to pick car up from repair, check engine light was on. |
| 20000 mi | check engine light came back on a day after dealer supposedly repaired a malfunction. |
| 29000 mi | check engine light on, they flashed the computer, lasted a few days, light back on |
| 33000 mi | Pinched vacuum hose from previous repair. |
| 2000 mi | Engine developed a knock at 2000 miles,dealer replaced complete engine assembly with authorization of Chrysler district manager. I have only put 200 miles on car since I got it back so I don't know if problem has been corrected. |
| 1000 mi | Car went dead when driving at 70mph on interstate. Dealer replaced fuse and considered it fixed. |
| 6200 mi | Dealership damaged exhaust gasket(s) in process so they also had to be replaced. |
| 16740 mi | Engine rattle |
| 25420 mi | Air Bag light stayed ON. Replaced broken wire in driver door near hinge where harness comes into door. |
| 23000 mi | 25 amp fuse in circuit related to airbag deployment/fuel shut off. |
| 32000 mi | I have always had an issue with cruise control not maintaining speed or suddenly downshifting causing rpms to go in the red. They discovered a repair bulletin and it fixed the problem. |
| 70000 mi US $280 |
Cooling fluid resevoir leaking antifreeze. |
| 72000 mi US $850 |
New radiator and thermostat. Car was overheating. |
| 78624 mi US $586 |
Coolant leaking from under the vehicle. Replaced hose set behind engine that runs to the front and rear heater cores. Was leaking from plastic coupler where hose joined together. |
| 14583 mi US $1500 |
dealer has had car for over a month, claims head is warped. Looked up car history and there was other bouts of car overheating and repairs being made (8064 Mi.) before I owned it so warranty wont be covering this. |
| 120260 mi C $150 |
Replaced the coolant reservoir after it cracked in the middle and leaked coolant on driveway. |
| 140580 mi C $60 |
Heat shield rusted out and was hitting drive train. Didn't cause any issues other than an annoying noise. |
| 10000 mi | After rocker arms where changed 2 times, engine was changed 3 times, O2 sensors were changed multiple times, KEY FOB was changed. After third replacement engine, the dealer returned it and said it was good to go, car broke down on way home. Bought back. |
2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi US $100 |
Vehicle would not start all the time. Wireless Ignition Module was most likely the issue. WIN module replaced. |
| 55000 mi US $157 |
intermittent no start condition - believe to be fault in ignition switch/relay system - dealer could not duplicate intermittent condition so no repair initiated. |
| 97000 mi US $600 |
replace leaking coolant manifold |
| 34000 mi | car would not crank. towed. started at dealership after computer flash |
| 57040 mi C $700 |
cam sensor not working, was replaced |
| 105400 mi C $1000 |
all 3 pulleys, lower drive belt,upper drive belt,engine serpentine drive belt all were cracked because made of plastic |
| 110340 mi C $500 |
resonator was cracked open, a seam came apart |
| 115960 mi C $700 |
Intake manifold was cracked -mechanic mentioned that this was a common problem with dodges since it was a poor grade plastic |
| 68000 mi | ECU failed. Dodge replaced it under the emissions warranty. |
| 77000 mi US $1500 |
Throttle body was broken. |
2008.5 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 362 mi | blown intercooler hose, factory known issue, had to wait ages for repair as part had no number as car too new in europe to have been given a part number - waited a couple of weeks with no Vehicle... |
| 362 mi | at collection car had fuel gauge problems, always read EMPTY.. required loads of sensors etc and even the entire fuel gauge module!!!!! |
| 73000 mi £800 |
Lack of power when traversing hills etc...a recently replaced diesel filter had become blocked or some reason... drained, changed and all good to go, had a recall work down whilst sorting the engine issue.. |
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