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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.
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Dodge Journey other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

17561 mi Rear "liftgate" hatch electric lock stopped working. Local Dodge dealership found faulty latch & replaced it under vehicle warranty. 

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2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

9000 mi Second row, driver's side seat belt was diagnosed as faulty and replaced under warranty. 
10920 mi Transmission hub bolts were not properly torqued from the factory causing a noticeable "clunk" when shifting from Park to any selection 
39680 mi

C $140
Uneven tire wear and shaking at highway speed. Already tried wheel balancing, alignment performed 

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2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

16800 mi Replace missing/ineffective windshield wiper cowl retainers, repaced bent drivers side wiper arm 
34000 mi Water spray clip 

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2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

16060 mi upper part of the jack bent during flat tire change. Jack was replaced. 
20000 mi wiper fluid dispenser mechanism 

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2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

14880 mi Radio had no column, navigation went wonky, radio ordered. I returned had new radio installed, it failed. Ordered 2nd radio came back a third time to have it installed, finally works. 
102000 mi

US $310
Replace broken passenger belt buckle receiver 
115000 mi

US $900
Replaced washer fluid feed lines due to original dry rotting and breaking 
25000 mi Driver's seat was creaking. Dealer replaced the entire seat adjuster system. 

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2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

27280 mi

C $640
drivers side pwr window, very slow and screeches when operating, rear drivers side, same issue. Both windows and pwr motors and trim being replaced under warranty. 
35340 mi Front windows have been replaced twice now. Window tracks are squeaking and scratching the glass. Auto window will not go up .. halfway than back down. ... Issue still ongoing 
59000 mi

US $250
Replaced belt molding and the driver's window works as expected. 

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2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

22000 mi engine cover recall 
33000 mi

US $601
4 OEM tires were replaced with 4 brand new tires 

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2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

97000 mi They did not know what the problem was. It will take 3-4 weeks before they could check it. 
84300 mi

US $292
Tire pressure sensors were corroded and cracked. 
20000 mi There is a ticking noise my car is making 
74000 mi

US $5
Tire valve failed (TPMS). Temporarily fixed with a non-TPMS tire valve. Estimated cost to repair properly is ~$70-$112. Still investigating options. 
100400 mi

US $80
Right front TPMS valve had failed previously and replaced with a regular tire valve temporarily. With new tires being installed a new TPMS valve was installed. 
2400 mi Front passenger seat would not stay in upright position--repaired. 
18900 mi weather seals on drivers door window 

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2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

3000 mi

US $400
To fix PTU seals, axles needed to be removed. Wheel lock was needed to get the wheels off, however, dealer never supplied wheel lock so service dept had to "special" remove the lugs & replace. 
60300 mi

US $600
rim and tire pressure sensor valve repair/replacement 
2000 mi Driving down the road and the car just died. No codes came up so they could do nothing to figure what was wrong. We drove it for 50 days before this happened. 
19220 mi Driver window squeak when going up. 

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2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

31000 mi

C $200
The tire pressure sensor had to be replaced on one tire due I corrosion. Have been told other 3 will need replacement when spring tire change over is done. 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

6500 mi Tyre valve has plastic shaft and it shattered. No spare with vehicle only some tyre goo to fix puncture. No good as no tyre valve left. Towed to dealer and replaced. 
7800 mi Plastic tyre valve split effectively making the car undriveable as no spare on this car. 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

17200 mi Temp. spare tire would not hold air. Never used, never lowered from car. Valve stem replaced. 
65000 mi

US $15
Windshield washer nozzle broke due to being brittle from engine heat 
3100 mi Return of door lock problem. (Alarm problem, apparently unrelated, was fixed by earlier repair.) diagnosed, door latch ordered. I will return in January to have door latch replaced. 
3720 mi Left rear door latch would not lock consistently and was replaced. Fixed.  
1100 mi Rear windshield wiper power harness had come unplugged on delivery to the dealer. We had our first rain and it didn't work. Dealer repaired it. 
4000 mi NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT-DEALER INSTALLED INNER WHEEL WELL PINS-NOISE GONE SO FAR 
6000 mi Noise began after a week or so. I took info about tsb into the dealer and they ordered the part 
2500 mi Plastic screen at base of windshield (wiper area) was loose from factory. Dealer tried to reinstall but was unsuccessful. Finally replaced part (after weeks on backorder)and original problem of vibrating noise went away. 
16740 mi Driver door seal split 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

6200 mi Power windows/mirrors and door locks stopped working, were told part was on Backorder and the dealer would not get it until August. Nothing was done, we were told we would get a call when they got the part in(power control module drivers 
82840 mi

C $250
Lug nut on drivers front tire came off, had to replace the stem, and lug nuts 
74800 mi

US $1005
Broken windshield washer nozzle. Replaced 
100 mi Wiring plug for window control panel on driver's door was not fully seated. Mechanic popped out the control assembly and correctly fastened the connector 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

34000 mi seat adjustment lever does not work. parts to be ordered and installed under warranty 
36000 mi seat adjuster replaced - N/C 

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2008.5 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

12000 mi AS THE VEHICLE HAS NO SPACE SAVER TYRE JUST AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND ATTACHED CAN OF TYRE SEALANT, THE SEALANT WENT OFF IN THE TRUNK SPACE ALL BY ITSELF WHEN I WAS DRIVING ALONG, VERY MESSY TRUNK TO BE CLEANED AND DEVICE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY 
12000 mi The entire car dead locked everything,dealer had to force entry also kept having electrical malfunctions, vehicle now replaced by Chrysler Uk and Dealership for new replacement 

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