2011 Dodge Journey

Rating from journey

(3)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I really have no problem with this car other than the miles per gallon. I have 4 kids who are very busy and the many storage compartments and convenient 3rd row are fantastic! We've had it for 2 years exactly and have had no real engine trouble. The only thing about this car that gets on my nerves is the MPG. I usually drive streets and I can't seem to get above 15 MPG no matter how I drive. My previous car was a Honda Element which gets awesome MPG so it's very frustrating. The highest MPG I ever got was 21 on a 500 mile camping trip we took last summer. If you value the money in your pocket book, you may want to look for a more fuel efficient SUV. But if you don't mind the extra trips to the pump, it's a great car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from travel lover

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have owned this vehicle for about 10 months and after the initial shock of switching from a Town and Country I am really happy with it. The bluetooth and touch screen are great. I had a hard time getting used to looking out the windshield at first, but worked it out after a couple months. The biggest minus I would say is the delay in "Pick Up" when you ask it to move out. I have the 3.6 engine. It gets about 20mpg in daily use with lots of short trips and in the 1000 mile trip to the beach it got 25mpg fully loaded with 5 people, cooler, etc. I would definitely purchase again."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from pico

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I'VE HAD MY DODGE JOURNEY FOR A WEEK AND I LOVE EEVERYTHING ABOUT IT I GOT THE R/T RALLEY IN RED IT SURE IS AN EYE CATCHER YOU SIT HIGHER THAN OTHER SUV'S BUT NOT HARD TO GET IN THE NAV. IS THE BEST. CANT WAIT TO GO ON A LONG TRIP TO CALIFORNIA.CHRYSLER IS BUILDING BETTER CARS THAN BEFORE."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Bogz

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Dodge did a great job with the remake of the Journey 2011. 2010 model is not even close. Lot of car for your money."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from woodmark

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I rented an SUV over T-giving. I expected a Chev Equinox but got a Journey. Pleasantly surprised with the handling, comfort, storage, gas mileage (avg 26 mpg). Put on over 1400 miles in a week. Handled various weather and terrain. Bottom line - would I buy one to keep for 5 yrs - no. Lease one - yes. My only complaint is fit and finish of some exterior body panels. For the right price it would be very useful. For me as a daily driver not so much."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from mel

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I love this car. Seven seater with plenty of room. I do wish it had better "pick up" when getting on highway."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from family man

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"have journey awd v-6 model. enjoy great power,nice seats cargo area has decent room we have the 5-passanger version. love the big screen for info. Gas mileage is what you except for a 4000 lbs car with awd."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from redtomatoman

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I have had my Journey R/T for 1 month. Reliability is TBD. I have a 1991 Dakota with 212K on it and its still going strong. I suppose that influenced by purchase of the Journey. The exterior styling is right on. Strong muscle feel to the appearance like the other Dodge muscle vehicles (Charger, Challenger). The interior is to die for. Literally better than both an Acura and Mercedes that are owned by friends. The Uconnect is perfect, except that it does not allow me to play my iPod playlists. I can play all the songs but only by artist. Not a big deal. Phone, climate, audio, nav are all right on. The engine is strong. The Journey has muscle but its computer is tuned with MPG and not performance in mind. BUT, I have had my Journey up to over 100mph with two mountain bikes on the roof, and it didn't hesitate getting there either! Love the space. More space than all competitors that I drove. Gear? No problem. Great vehicle. Again, only had it for one month, but I am VERY happy with my purchase."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Outdoor sports (hiking, cycling, etc.)

Rating from Hicks512

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This crossover wasn't even on our list when we went to the dealership. We were actually looking in the used lot. Our sales rep showed us this vehicle after looking at a few other used and new vehicles. We started looking for a smaller used car, a Nissan versa. We looked at it, but there was little room for anything considering we have two dogs and plan on keeping the vehicle for quite a few years. There's a TON of room in the front seats. I'm a bigger guy, 6'1" and 230 pounds. I sit very comfortably in either the driver or passenger?s seat. The back seats are exactly the same. The two back seats are exactly the same situation, thanks to the fitted bucket seats. I have enough room in the back so that when the front seat is all the way back; my knees don?t touch the front seat. The thing has so much storage room (with the mainstreet and above). There's under-the-seat secret like compartment in the passenger?s side seat! Awesome for hiding valuables (say like a GPS or something). The interior is beefed up from the previous iterations of this model. Soft touch materials cover just about every surface, very nice makes it feel luxurious. The seats are nice and soft, not hard and unforgiving. The optional third row is small, but we opted out of it. It added to the price and wasn't necessary for us. We did receive cargo nets, and a cargo cover, nice little touch. There are two cooler compartments in the floor behind the front seats. Very cool for a road trip. Allows you to keep drinks cold. They cooler bin is removable for easy cleaning! Awesome touch!! The floor mats, I know it seems like a little detail, lock in place. They don't slide around and cause issues. The LCD display for the driver is awesome. It can display just about any information you want from the vehicle. It will display Speed, Direction, Tire Pressure, Vehicle Codes (for diagnosing), Fuel Economy and more! There's a ton of options. The touch screen LCD in the middle of the vehicle is small around 4 inches. It can control anything from the radio (either satellite (Mainstreet and above) MP3, FM and AM, CD), climate control, vehicle lighting and all kinds of vehicle settings. The menus are clear, easy to read and control with either touch or the dials. There is an optional Bluetooth integration, with a large 8" screen. It would be nice to have it, but the option was too expensive for our taste. The one we choose came with remote start, a nice option in the winter. The vehicle does have a key start, but a push button start. It works very well. I like the idea of not having to strain the starter. It also makes it impossible to lock yourself out of the car. The car won't like if the key fob is still inside the vehicle. The push button lock (a small button on the car handle) is an awesome feature. This makes it so that you don't have to take your key fob out of your pocket, whether getting in or out of the car! It will lock and unlock the vehicle as long as the key fob is on you. The only aftermarket part we may add is a Bluetooth car attachment, for hands free operation. (Cheaper than built in at the factory). The engine we choose was the Pentastar V6 3.6L 286HP, with 6 speed semi-automatic transmission. Much better than the express 2.4L Four Cylinder, with only 170HP and 4 speed automatic transmission. We tested out both vehicles on the highway and in the city. The four cylinder felt find in the city, plenty of horsepower there. Once you get to the highway though, the four cylinder won't cut it. I kept getting stuck in places, due to the lack of acceleration in the four cylinder. With the larger V6, the issues disappeared. The V6 has plenty of get up and go, much more suited for the highway. (May be important to some and not so to others) The fuel economy is much better than expected. The sticker EPA rates it at (The V6) 17 city/ 25 highway. These are the newly rated EPA standards, much more accurate than the old ratings. We reach better then rated standards. In town we get about 20 mpg, on the highway we average about 27-28mpg. Not too bad for a larger crossover vehicle. As long as you don't have a lead foot you'll get a respectable number. Great vehicle, Purchase it!!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Brian

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This is the second expertl review of the "Journey" that I've read. Both got it wrong. This is a VAN that happens not to have sliding doors nor is it trying to be a "Compact SUV". It drives well, is comfortable and at 3960lbs no one should complain at its m.p.g. Also, what a laugh to note that there is not much third seat legroom. If you want this then get a "Caravan" instead. (12" longer, 350lb heavier and 2 m.p.g. less. To consider the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV in the same category is farcical."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A