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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (46%)

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2015 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

118000 mi

US $1400
Replace front struts & mounts Replace front wheel bearings 

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2015 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

26040 mi Wheel bearings front and rear on drivers side failed 

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2015 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

143000 mi

US $110
Changed front sway bar bushings Replaced front struts 

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2014 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

21751 mi dealer aligned car but never checked for popping sound 
36070 mi

US $806
new struts, strut mounts and 4 new tires 

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2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

122117 mi

C $2800
replaced tie-rod stabilizer bar replaced 
55200 mi Upper strut bushing ans sway bar ends replaced. TSB was issued for this but dealer did not perform prior to my purchase 
22820 mi

C $150
Creaking from front end. Dealer diagnosed and replaced swaybar under warranty but problem remains and vehicle is now out of warranty 
58900 mi

C $900
Noticed howling while driving. Driver front wheel bearing was failing. Bearing was rusted into hub and couldn't be removed. Replaced hub, bearing and shaft with used parts assembly from junked Journey. Front shocks worn out. Noticed noise and tire wear 
40000 mi

US $1000
Both front wheel bearings needed replaced 

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2013 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

111000 mi

US $100
Struts 
36580 mi Ruptured power steering pressure hose 
47740 mi Rear Upper Control arm bushing worn, replaced arms on both passenger and driver side. 
62000 mi

C $600
Strut assemblies, both sides and stabilizer bar end links both sides 
63240 mi

C $256
Rear toe links, both sides and the accompanying alignment 
38000 mi

US $225
Power Steering Pressure Hose replaced. 
52800 mi Right stabilizer link was not correctly reinstalled after transmission seal was replaced. Link was damaged and required replacement. 

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2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

158000 mi

US $450
Wheel bearing 
208000 mi

US $350
Wheel bearing 

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2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

106640 mi

C $172
replaced back bearing hub 
149000 mi The rear struts were replaced. 
132680 mi

C $1500
Drivers front wheel bearing hub Replacement of worn links and bushings. Still safe, but near end of lifespan 

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2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

28520 mi leaking hose, loss of fluid 
45880 mi

C $500
Power steering cooler 
111000 mi

US $1200
I noticed pulsing in the steering when braking and looseness in the steering during normal driving. 1 lower ball joint and 2 tie rod ends were failing and replaced. Both front and rear brakes, including rotors were also replaced due to warping and wear out. 
34540 mi

C $350
PS Return Hose failed, replaced at dealer with new custom-built hose + full synthetic ATF 
18600 mi Replaced passenger side tie rod end 
36160 mi

C $863
replace wheel bearing front driver side lower ball joint tie rods 

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2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

27280 mi Power steering pump was making alot of noise and dealer had to replace the pump. It was under warranty. 
56260 mi Power steering fluid leaking, had to bring it to the dealer and they tightened up the clamp on the return line. They also added a better less viscous fluid for the very cold climate here. 

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2010 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

32860 mi there was no symptoms a loose bolt was found they replaced unit under extended warranty 

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2009 Dodge Journey

Engine not specified

9000 mi I came home from a trip to the coast, a couple of days later a light came on and they had to replace a part in the steering wheel. 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

136400 mi

€280
Front right wheel bearing renew 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

9300 mi Power Steering TSB repair. The power steering pump was making a whining noise on acceleration and left hand turns. Dodge ordered a new pump and replaced for free. 
88000 mi

US $188
Vehicle was not tracking properly and seemed to pull to the right but not all the time. The left outer tie rod end was replaced followed by a four wheel alignment. 
10000 mi Noise while turning. Ended up being sway bar bushings. Replaced under warranty at dealer. The dealer also performed a recall transmission flash. 
40780 mi Was hearing an unusual noise at times when turning left. Dealer replaced the power steering unit which was under warranty. Only had this problem fixed now for two days and I think the noise is gone. 
3100 mi Diagnosed steering noise on left turns. Steering pump ordered. Steering pump replaced, problem solved.  
3720 mi Power steering pump reservoir replaced as per "Rapid Response" (TSB) 
17980 mi Strut Bearing punctured by Strut Spring Bearing is made entirely of PLASTIC 
67580 mi Both front wheel bearings replaced as a result of previous seized caliper causing bearing to overheat & dry out 
11000 mi Grinding while making hard left turns. Turned out to be power steering fluid resevoir...too small. Ordered larger resevoir...fixed problem Squeaking coming from driver's side rear wheel well. I hear it on every bump, but was told three seperate technicians could not replicate sound.  
17000 mi Squeak in rear driver's side wheel well. New bushings were ordered and installed. 
12000 mi Replaced power steering resevoir. 
6000 mi TSB performed. Didnt know when taking the car in there was one though. 
12400 mi makes noise when left turning, could not replicate. Problem returned three days later. To return to dealer. Suspect steering pump. 
19220 mi left inner tie rod worn. replaced complete steering rack as no one makes inner tie rod for this model yet. 
17700 mi Whining noise while turning to the left. Dealer replaced power steering resevoir per TSB that had been issued. They also installed rear-hatch latch/shim per TSB 
65000 mi

US $100
Both rear shocks, control arm, r side attaching arm, springs, bushings 
78000 mi Replace L Lower Ball Joint/Control Arm 
154000 mi

US $600
Replaced struts and shocks 
86000 mi

US $320
Inner & outer tie-rods were worn out and had to be replaced. 
37000 mi Power steering reservoir replaced again due to leaking. The pump and reservoir were replaced last year by the same dealer 
24180 mi Outer Tie rod end loose. Replaced and alignment completed under warranty. 
132000 mi

US $750
Control arms need to be replaced ASAP. 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

38000 mi

US $425
Right front wheel bearing replaced. 
5000 mi front end sound when driving 
16049 mi Power Steering Leak Return line cracked and line was leaking fluid. Replaced Return line gear to cooler. Vehicle was in shop for 2 days, as they had to order in the part. 
17670 mi Power Steering Intake hose cracked, all the fluid drained out Power Steering Intake hose cracked, all the fluid drained out, could not be driven had to be towed to the shop, replaced hose, and vehicle is being detailed to remove the burnt oil and power steering fluid smell. 2 days in shop 
31620 mi Once again my power steering hoses and pump are causing problems, rather then wait for the vehicle to be undriveable they are replacing when it goes for rear axle work.  
32320 mi as well as power steering hoses. 
81840 mi

C $235
outer tie rod on passenger side had to be replaced 
89340 mi

C $1100
Both front wheel bearings and hubs failed...resulting in a tow and day in the shop. Both front bearings and hubs replaced, as well as a 4 wheel alignment 
102300 mi

C $970
Both outer tie rods had to be replaced. I noticed a clunk in front end, was in for an oil change, discovered both needed to be replaced. 
109120 mi

C $1135
Struts both front and strut supports had to be replaced Power steering leak. Return line cracked. 
110360 mi

C $700
Tie rod inner passenger replaced. 
142080 mi

C $900
Wheel bearing- left rear seized up & couldn't be removed with puller, had to replace the spindle as well as the bolts melted on. I noticed this issues months & months ago, mechanics told me it was tires on pavement or I was hearing things! 
155600 mi

C $400
Took in for oil change, shop boy blew power steering pump by forcing steering wheel past where it should be, Hubby was there, it made a horrible squeal & started leaking fluid. They said oh well not their problem, never going there again 
152000 mi

C $600
Camber kits were replaced as my tires have been wearing unevenly and on the inside of the tire. Camber bolts replaced and new kits installed 
4000 mi Noise when vehicle made left turn. Power steering pump needs to be slightly over filled to solve. 
12000 mi Noise while making left turn, modified power steering pump. 
20000 mi Replaced rack and pinion steering 
8000 mi  
117180 mi

C $330
Rear struts worn out causing the car to bottom out over dips in the road. Replaced both rear struts. 
16740 mi Grinding sound turning left 
41000 mi

US $532
Grinding noise when making left turn, first noticed 2010, previous dealer could not fix. Found cause of problem on this web site! Larger power steering fluid reservoir ordered & installed; no more noise. 
3000 mi 1st service oil change. Car was also checked for left hand turn noise (cavitation) Overfilling the power steering reservoir corrected the problem 
42000 mi

US $220
front wheel bearing 

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2009 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

7440 mi Left Tire Rod End Issue. 
65780 mi

C $350
front tie-rod was replaced & wheels needed to be realligned due to replacement of rod. 
101060 mi

C $1050
replaced front end wheel bearings 
135000 mi

US $300
Worn struts 

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2008.5 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

102000 mi INNER TIE RODS 
110000 mi

£150
both bottom wish bones 

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