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Another alternative: Just rented a Mazda 5 and was shocked by the amount of room and versatility (Chrysler stole the in-seat cushion compartments from Mazda). I would say it had more room than the Journey despite being 10 inches shorter. Gas mileage was better, too.
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The Taurus x yes. As for the others, I'd be perfectly willing to pay 10 grand more for a much nicer, more efficient, more spacious car (the Acadia). Oh yeah, and for 18k you won't get a new journey with a third row, either.
I've heard that, and I've heard much higher- as much as a combined average of 22. 15-16 is what everyone says the Journey gets. though it is sad it's being discontinued.
Chrysler completely screwed that car up. We don't even have to discuss that failure.
PRENDY100
just wanted to know if anyone out there,has heard a constant vibration somewhere on the dash,at speeds over say 25 or 30 miles an hour,it's not real loud, and it just started around 2800 miles,we now have over 4000 miles on vehicle,and it's getting worse,also what recall is there on the liftgate ??? i am putting the jouney in the shop this thursday,for a leak in the sunglass holder ,getting water in it when it really
rains bad only,would really like to know about this lifgate recall before i put it in the shop
thanks,
Prendy
Thanks i have read your post,what caused your last transmission problems?
i also found two more defects in the journey service bulletins,one is the radio tapedeck cd etc .electrical problems bulletin # 08-039,and also ignition switch bulletin # 08-035,also did you see my post of the electrical harness might catch fire it is touching the transaxle on the left side,did anyone receive a recall notice yet for this problem,ididn't, i found it on the all info about auto repair site last week,it is only supposed to be for the 3.5 litre engine.,recalldate is 6-03-2008 andthe id # is 08v247000,plz let me know if any of you guys have received any notices
prendy
the transmission problem was caused by a bad seal on the right. Also had the TPMI switch replaced for the electrical problem, had the same recall / problem with my 2007 4 dr Jeep. So watch for that recall as well. I called the dealer about a new problem (noted from someone else on here) about the water pouring from my overhead compartment. Here is what they told me about that... "take it through the carwash and if it doesnt leak then it was a fluke" ....WHAT???? I may be a woman (and blonde) but I am not stupid! I know A LOT about cars. I have been battling Chrysler since fall of 2007... returned my Jeep on a lemon law threat. Not so happy that I will be on my 4th trip in for the vehicle. So in closing the two recalls that I did receive so far are the electrical harness and one for something to do with the hydraulics in the rear hatch... did not receive the last one in the mail the dealer caught it when it was in for the other stuff. I was told that the other two TSB warnings are for a different engine and you are saying that it is for a different lot of journeys and that my vehicle was not flagged for those by my VIN.
Nice chatting!
yeah i just received the recall notice for the wiring harness Wed. the day before i brought it in for leak,my dealer said they found the leak ,it was in the sunroof tray something like that,i didn't receive my receipt for work done,i was in a hurry to go to work,my guy said they would mail it to me,(they have been very good to me over the years this dealership,so i have no doubt they will mail it to me) also told me if problems kept happening with my Journey ,they would help me with a Lemon law suit.
as far as the back latch,i never received a recall notice,but they did repair latch anyway,also my brakes with less then 4000 mi. on it, had bad rotors and had to be replaced,i notice it shook a very little when i hit the brakes just alittle,mechanic informed me they were warped from heat,als they have found this problem on the avenger( i think this is the car the jouney platform was taken from and lengthened,
crh47,i hope you don't have any of these problems ,but be prepared,you just might not have received any of the recall notices yet.
I didn't look to see when mine was built,but i am not a happy camper,if the brakes go again in 4000 miles or so,i will file a lemon law suit here in PA.
i hope i don't experience any transmission seal leaks or anymore problems,but i think Chrysler just threw the Journey in sales circulation ,and figured they would deal with the problems later. I do love the ride ,and the room and styling of the journey, but not to happy with gas mileage,so far about 17 mpg. not to bad but not to good either.
So inclosing i hope everyone has really good experiences with their Journies for now on.
good chatting with everyone,and i hope we can keep helping each other out when we have probl
P.S. Chrysler didn't tell me about the wiring harness recall until the other day when i received recall,i found the recall on another sight with recalls on it,about two weeks before i received the notice
also ,didn't see the leak i was talking about until we were in a very severe rain storm and the car was parked in the driveway,next morning wife went out to go to work,and opened case up to get sunglasses,and water came out,not a whole lot, also took car thru carwash to try and duplicat it,no water in case ,but my dealer leak specialist ,who only comes in once a week on Thursdays found it anyway.
sorry my post is so long ,but just trying to inform everyone with answers that i received
later
Therefore, for whatever criticisms you have of the Journey, remember it may be the cheapest and that is worth something.
Found another problem with my Journey,the brake light now stays on all the times,took it to the dealer last week again,he informed me they had 3 more in this week for the same problem,had to order a new Master cylinder brake switch is in the resovoir that tells when there is a problem with the brakes. And so I can't wait to see what is next. I love the drive and room of the Journey ,when i have it,but these problems or some of them should have been found in the development stage,not when the Journey is put out for sales
I Will keep you guys informed along the way ,if i have anymore lovely problems,and i hope you guys will do the same.
Prendy
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It leaks from a faulty design in the headliner (according to the dealer where I bought it.) and the power steering pump seems to be faulty..it makes a growling sound when I make a powered left turn. The dealer said there was a recall on the power steering pump...they replaced it and the thing still growls at us.
I was told of a recall on the rear latch at one Dodge dealer last July and my dealer said there was no such recall out there for this model.
I have contacted a lawyer about starting a lemon law lawsuit against Chrysler Motors because they cannot resolve the issues. The dealer ordered a new headliner and I took it in for a replacement. However, without discussing it with me, they opted to attempt repairs on the original headliner because (they said) the one they received came in damaged and marred. Another thing the dealer keeps telling me is...and you will not believe this, "We did not design or build the car" I told them..."yep, we know that, but you sold it to me in good faith!"
I love the ride, we get about 24 - 25 mpg on extended trips. the rear compartment was definitely not made to carry golf clubs.
Now I am worried about all of the other problems listed in this forum...wiring harness, etc. Chrysler certainly hurried this one into production without ample testing it seems.