2012 Dodge Journey

Rating from Shery

(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 love my journey nice car in and out I don't know how dodge sell this car for this price way much better than chev or ford similar model for 10 k cheaper very fast good mpg quality all around"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from madeamistake

(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:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"I bought a 2012 Dodge Journey that had 200 miles on it. After driving it the second day, I noticed a loud squeaking sound from the brakes. I called the dealership and was told to drive the car and get at least 1000 miles in order to give the brakes time to break in. Not knowing that this was just a stall tatic, I did as I was instructed. After hitting 1000 miles, I took the car in and was told that I needed new rotars and pads. If that wasn't bad enough, while waiting over 2 months for Chrysler to send the parts, the check engine light came on and I had to take the car to get the computer flashed. Next, I noticed that there was still a squeak in the brakes so I took the car back and was told that the technician could not duplicate the problem and was handed back my keys. I got into the car and could still hear the squeak. Fast forward 4 months and I am going to have my car serviced because the tire pressure light won't go off and even though I just got had an oil change at 6000 miles, I can't get the change oil signal to go off at a little over 7000 miles. Perhaps I bought a lemmon, but I would not reccomend this car to anyone. I should have known something was wrong when both the salesperson and the finance manager kept trying to convince me to buy the certified used van instead. I wish that I would have just walked out of the dealership because I am sure that they are well aware of all the issues."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from RickS777

(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 SUV has power and a smooth ride. It accelerates quickly and there is no roll moving fast around curves. I have the 3.6L 6-speed trans. SXT. AWD. Digital console is easier than it first appears. But can take your eyes off of road too long if you are not careful. Unfortuanatley my model did not come with a vanity light or visor extension, but this is minor. Like the good gas mileage."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from onlyadult4

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

"I love the 3rd row seat. Not a ton of room, but at least I have the option of more people in the car, unlike the other midsize suvs I looked at. It handles good, and I am getting good highway gas mileage too. 27-28mpg."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Phil from Australia

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

"Dodge does exist in Australia- Just. No marketing to speak of, and they are up against a huge amount of competition- including the excellent locally produced Ford Territory. However we happened across the car and we were "gobsmacked" by the value. Dodge sell the SXT and the R/T here and we went for the 2012 SXT. This has the FWD 3.6l v6, 7 cloth seats, climate, bluetooth but not satnav. It's a fantastically comfortable car for Australian urban roads with great ride, super seats, amazing storage and a feel of quality. When BMW import most of their cars from South Africa, Holden (GM) sell the excrable Berlina made in Korea, getting a car built in Mexico is no big deal and so far I am truly impressed. The school run here is loaded with big 4WD's in the AU$100-150,000 range and the Journey still turns heads and its a third of the price. And the big test- the kids think its "cool" A really good car that should have a far bigger sale then it does. Of course it will drop in value faster than other cars but as it was cheap in the first place we are not too concerned. Incidentally this is a relative thing- cars in Australia retain anything from 60-70% of their value after three years."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Big Wally

(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

"I am a salesman and puton about 45,000 kms per year. Just purchased the STX model, 3.6 ltr. two months ago. Gas mileage has averaged around 20 mpg and up to 26 mpg on hwy with power to spare. I'm 6'4'', 220 lbs and the Journey has the most head and shoulder room of any vehicle I've driven. Feels slightly larger and more solid than the caravan I drove last, not quite as agile but smoother and quieter. I love the dash and instrumentation arrangement for access to information and ease of accessability. It was the lowest price for comparable models with same features. Warranty was not as good as others so hoping that I wont require any major service after it has expired. Never had any problems with the Caravan in 350,000 kms. I love driving the Journey so far and am extremely happy with its performance."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from DDCMan

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

"The performace of the 3.6 V6 is great. Fuel economy is fair for the weight of the vehicle. Ride is a little stiff and not entry room is less. I like the feathers such as keyless entry and start and remote start."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Finally Found it

(5)
Comfort:		4 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

"This is the best 7 passenger vehicle under $30,000 money can buy. Its stylish inside and out and rides like a Luxury Car. I used to have my 3 kids in the back of my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Now I put the oldest in the 3rd row and I don't feel like he's in my ear while I'm driving anymore. In fact if he dosen't speak up I can't hear him. Also love the new "ring of fire" LED tail lights and chrome tip duel exhaust. It adds the $35,000 look without the price tag. The seats all slide easily for quick ins and outs. If I had to list a con it would be that the transmission is not geared towards using all 283 hp the car has. Its not the fastest off the line but if you are on the freeway and get on it you won't have trouble passing or going up a hill with loaded passengers. Also some projection headlights would have been nice instead of the halogan bulbs. All in all I can't complain this is a nice SUV."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Hemi Owner

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

"Spent a ton of time decided what vehicle to get for both my work (I drive a lot) and my family of 5. After considering everything from a Traverse to a CX9 to an Equinox and even a Rav4, I couldn't walk away from the Journey. I would not say the outside is overly stylish, but the inside is incredibly comfortable. I traded in a Magnum R/T with a Hemi, so I was a little worried about the power. Again, pleasently surprised here as well. I purchased the V6 Crew and it is loaded up. The seats are super comfortable and the overall ride is great. I did not have a ton of luck with the Magnum from a reliability perspective, but this car was too much value to pass up. I am extremely happy and would easily recommend it anyone. Coincidently a co-worker just told me that she might get one now that she saw mine!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Dodge lover

(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

"I don't quitre understand why people are having some issues I have had my Dodge Journey since March and love it. I left Dodge for a Buick big mistake. Now I have a Dodge again and fell in love again. This Dodge Journey gets great mileage if you follow the speed limit and use cruise control as much as possible. I get 22mpg in town and just took it for the first road trip and got between 28-29 mpg on the highway. I love the storage features. I would highly recommend this car to another person. It is very comfortable and the kids love it also."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family