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I would like to thank the administer and all the contributers for the great information I received from this form. It was of great service to me! I really enjoyed my 2009 Dodge Journey SXT AWD. It was great on the Highway and in the winter. I only had two problems that was covered by the warranty. My Radio had to be replaced in the first year and a broken wire turned on my Airbag Light which was also repaired. Of course my front brakes were replaced at about 35,000 Kilometers at my cost. The brakes are junk but no after market brake and rotors were available so OEM had to be used again. I owned the Journey for about 2 1/2 years and had 53,000 Km when traded and still got $19,000 on a trade for a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4-wheel drive. I made the mistake of test driving one and I had to have it and it is awasome. All the best with your Journeys. The 2011 looks great! Keith

Hi Ben, I don't believe there is an indicator that indicates when you are switched to auto-headlights but there is a green headlight indicator on the top right of the cluster that lights when your headlights are actually on. There is also a green foglight indicator on the top left of your cluster that lights when your foglights are on. Hope this helps! Keith

Nice Job Sprout, but does your spare tire still come down? Keith

No, I would highly recommend Metro. I have bought 7 vehicles from them since 1987 without a problem. With everyone having so many problems, it's hard to believe I only had one problem with the radio and that was changed the same day. They changed the reservoir and brake switch when it was in for an oil change without me asking even though I never had a problem with either. They are a family owned and run business which is rare here in Ottawa where most dealerships are owned by Corporations that also own sereral others. My Journey is a year old this month and I have 23,000 Km. Keith

Where did you get the bottom rails for your Journey? They look really sharp! Keith

sdeveau, is your dealer Metro and how many Km do you have? Keith

Hello All! I've had my Journey since May 2008 and couldn't be happier. It has 20,000 Km and the only problem I had was the radio craped out on me which the dealer changed with a new one. They also changed out the power steering reservoir and the brake switch because others had problems but not mine. I don't understand why some are having problems with the 3.5 L engine because this engine has been around since the mid nineties and has proved to be very reliable in other vehicles such as the Chrysler Concord, etc. It is a variant of the 3.3 L engine which came out in 89 I believe. The 3.5 L engine has a timing belt instead of chain to make the engine quietier but just remember it should be changed at abour 150,000 Km (115,000 Mi). I have had several vehicles with the 3.3 L engine and never had a problem with any of them. My 92 Caravan had 300,000 Km and the valve cover was never removed. My 02 Grand Caravan has 105000 Km and no Engine problems or any other problems for that matter. The 3.8 L engine is also a variant of the 3.3 L but both those engines have timing chains. A lot of information is available on various sites on the net concerning those engines. After almost a year I still love this vehicle. I like the toys, I like the handling, I like the gas miliege, I like the winter driving with AWD, I like the looks and I like the complements I receive from others. No wonder it's the # 2 Selling Cross-over in Canada. Good Luck to Everyone! Mine goes in for its 20,000 Oil Change today. Keith

Original Tires but AWD and it's the best vehicle I ever had for driving in the snow. Driving in the snow is like driving on bare pavement in this thing but stopping takes just as long as regular vehicles. AWD was the right decision for me in Canada's snowbound Capital. Keith

My light came on and when I checked the pressure (Electronic Checker) one tire was at 28 lbs. It appears on my Journey 28 lbs activates the TPMS. I then put in 33 lbs all around and the light went out even thought the recommended pressure from driver door is 27.5 lb for the front tires. At the recommended pressure the light would be on all the time. Go figure! Keith

Navjay, No and Yes! This is for the REN (Non-navigation My Gig radio) but yes the back-up camera works with this set-up but I don't think it's included. This is the exact set-up I have. A lot more Info is available on this site: http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_nav_2.htm Dodge Parts does list Garmin GPS Units on their site but I'm sure you could get a better price elsewhere. Bottom line: Putting the Navigation My Gig unit in the vehicle as a aftermarket installation would be a major and expensive undertaking. Keith

Hi Navjay, Here you go! "AM/FM/Satellite MP3 Player with 20 GB HD Click Image to Enlarge Starting At: $855.00 Availability: Ships Within 3 Business Days -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item Description: REN AM/FM Stereo Radio with DVD player, 20GB Hard Disk Drive, mini stereo audio jack, USB interface with a 6.5" touch screen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item Details: • Hands-free compatibility with factory UConnect system and production Rearview Camera • This radio is available with and without integrated satellite radio • If integrated satellite radio is chosen, a separate satellite radio install kit must be purchased (Subscription Not Included) • Supports MP3/WMA/JPEG/DVD video • Covered by Mopar's 12 Month/12,000 Mile Parts and Accessories Warranty (US Customers Only) • Available for 2009 Dodge Journey Select An Option With Factory Installed DVD System $995.00 Without Integrated Satellite Radio $855.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Related Items: Sirius Satellite Radio Installation Kit Our Price: $154.00 " This is the web site: http://www.leeparts.com/dodge_journey/accessories/towing/ Keith

Hi Jay, That hitch is almost the same as mine except mine is made by Curtis. I haven't towed anything yet so I can't comment on how the Journey will tow but I expect it will be OK. I have the window shades as well which were available at the dealer. Keith

I agree Jaymista. I plan to get my Engine Oil changed at 5,000 Km for the first couple of changes anyway. I also plan to switch to Mobil 1 Synthetic at about 10,000 Km. I'm also thinking about the AWD Transfer Case/Rear End oil and plan to do some research on when it should be changed. I know the rear end oil on my Goldwing Motorcycle was black the first couple of times I changed it but runs really clear now. I can't see how a car would be any different! Keith

I just returned from my first road trip on Sunday night and I checked my gas miliage but it is in metric so here are my figures and someone else can figure them out. I drove 360 Km after topping of the tank and it took 39 Liters of Reg Gas to top it off again. I stopped pumping gas when it clicked off but it was a a different gas station but same company (Petro Canada). My Journey is 3.5L AWD with 2,000 Km on the clock. My speed was 118 Km (GPS Set) per hour on cruise for 95% of the time. I am impressed since the engine is not broken in yet. My meter reads about 2 Km higher than GPS Speed. BYE THE WAY "WARNING" Do not let your daughter or son who is a new Police Officer with several Police Driving Courses take your new Journey for a test ride! Just after I opened my eyes she told me the traction control and AWD work fine as does the ABS Brakes. Keith

nelsonclan, I believe it's directly proportional to the location of the drivers seat. In my case I can still see the full rear view mirrow when the drop-down mirrow is deployed however I'm not a big fan of the image in that mirrow so only deploy it occasionally to make sure everyone who is supposed to be there is still there. I find it rather destracting and would not use it on a full time basis. It's the old love/hate syndrome in that some people will love it and others will hate it. I'm just kind of sitting on the fence. Keith