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Have a 2013 Journey, just over 40000 miles, FWD only, still under warranty to mid Sept. Took it into the dealership for repair of a noise coming from the rear suspension, a creak. This happens only when I sit, load or unload the rear, rock the car from side to side, stationary to idle movement over small bumps. Took it to the dealership to fix it & they said they found it & replaced the rear shocks & ajoining components. Thought all was good but to no surprise its still there, even when I first picked it up I noted they still didn't fix it. Took it in again, car sat all day before they called & they said they couldn't find it. Before I left the shop, even took the technician out in a ride just in the parking lot as I hear it but he gives me a dumbfounded look. Now it seems to be louder or I'm just hyper sensitive now, but it should be something that can be found. Going in this Friday with a number of videos capturing the noise. Tried to post video but can not get the size under 10mb Has anyone else have similar issues If Dodge Cares can provide some assistance.

Please people search for items on this board and/or do some research, many of the items have been posted especially for common items. These are the OEM splashguards & part numbers for our Journey's, (I know this because I work for the company that makes these). I have posted this before. Maybe this should be pinned. See post: http://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/topic/5595-oem-molded-splashguardsmopar-part-numbers/ Re-post of content here: OEM splashguards supplied through the dealer and/or Mopar stores, sold in pairs: Front pair SGs, all years (2009 to present): 82210996AB Rear pair SGs (2009 to 2011): 82210997AB (Rear bumper with NO reflector in the lower fascia, all body color) Rear pair SGs (2012 to present): 822122865 (Rear bumper WITH the reflector in lower fascia, black color lower portion)

@silenze the numbers posted are from 2014, just posted within the last week. @dhh3 Avenger numbers can be found at both sites listed above. www.goodcarbadcar.net is easier (right side of page) as you can specifically put in any model and it will search the database. The internet and Google is your friend, do not be afraid to do these searches on your own, its not that difficult.

Just thought I would share some real good end of year sales numbers for the Journey. FCA/CHRYSLER SALES: NORTH AMERICA DECEMBER 2014 AND FULL-YEAR 2014 Model US Canada Mexico NAFTA US Canada Mexico NAFTA Journey 8,421 1,548 1,552 11,521 93,572 24,715 11,688 129,975 www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2015/01/fca-chrysler-the-nafta-numbers www.goodcarbadcar.net/2011/01/dodge-journey-sales-figures.html Additional worldwide Fiat Chrysler numbers here: www.carsitaly.net/default.htm

One of the most unread books in the auto industry is the actual car's owners manual, for the car OWNER to read and understand your car. Resetting the headrests is noted in there, in the 2013 owners manual it is noted on page 57 and up. If you don't have the owner's manual it can be down loaded from Dodge.com.

My 2013 Storm Gray Pearl with the Black Top Package, 3.6L, FWD, 5 seater (didn't need the 7 seater or want the AWD (don't believe its necessary)) awesome extra storage room under the floor in the back without those additional seats. Almost 5000 miles young. Absolutely love the vehicle, the ride, the 8.4inch info stack, and the space to carry larger items. The V6 has awesome power for its size. The Journey fits because its right sized, slightly bigger then the much heralded small CUVs (which I don't see what's so great about them) but slightly smaller than the big ones. I was not a fan of the Daimler take over, as they pilfered Chrysler & left them to die, I would have to say this vehicle size was just right from that era. Didn't like that they dropped the Pacifica, which was ahead of it's time. I'll have to admit being a big Mopar fan so my bias will show. Fortunately I have a short commute to work (6.5 miles one way, no thruway) but that also has a down side, as the car does not travel much over 50mph, with traffic lights, therefore impacts the gas mileage. This past winter in Western NYS posed some serious weather conditions, from the down right cold days to many snowy ones as well. The heated seats & steering wheel worked flawlessly along with the remote starter. I wasn't looking for these items in the car when I purchased but so glad I had them this winter. Summertime this vehicle is just a joy to drive. As everyone has posted many times about the OEM tires, in the snow are not the best, I would have enjoyed slightly more grip with a more aggressive tread pattern but you are supposed to drive to the conditions & not expect to set speed records. That being said, they worked fine for me & with only FWD, went through deep snow with ease. So the gas mileage, I think the engine is still breaking in so I only believe it will get better. From day one I have yet to reset the MPG on the information center so as its stands today averaging 21.4MPG with a couple of longer trips of over 200 miles averaging around 27MPG, thruway. During the winter around 17MPG. When everything settles on I hoping somewhere upper teens to lower 20's. One thing I which could be changed is the fuel filler door area, make it slightly larger or configure differently. Some how the gas pumps in this area have the anti splash shields which make it difficult to get the pump nozzle into the fuel filler neck. Added items to the car, Curt trailer hitch for bicycle hitch mount, winter car mats, most recently added the SST door sill guards and the front bug deflector. I hope all the fellow DJ owners have a great experience with their vehicles as I have so far with mine. Mopar or No Car!!

As most of us know the DJ battery is tucked into the front driver's side fender. Even with all the plastic well coverings the battery is exposed to harsh environments and even more so where the snow flies in the winter. I've had my DJ for just less than a year, and the main battery hold down rod/nut had a layer of rust only after one winter. My advice is just get in there are get that rod/nut off and coat with Anti Seize compound and/or water resistance grease. Any nut or bolt I take off that is exposed to the elements, anti-seize always goes on. While at it coat the battery posts with corrosion prevention spray. When the day comes that battery is dead approx. three to five years, it should be much easier to get out.. I didn't take the wheel off, just turned it full left, got the push pins out and inner fender shields. Used plenty of PB Blaster to get the nut off and it still put up a fight. The rod bent slightly from the heat generated & the rust present. It took a good 1/2 hr to get the nut off because of the tight confines & wanted the PB Blaster to work at the rust. Cleaned the rod with a wire brush, applied anti-seize, ran the nut up & down to coat, coated with water resistance grease as well & reassembled, applied more water resistance grease around the top of the expose rod & nut. This should be a must "to do" for any DJ owner who plans on keeping their vehicle for any length of time, especially in the snowy parts with road salt & sand.

OEM splashguards supplied through the dealer and/or Mopar stores, sold in pairs: Front pair SGs, all years (2009 to present): 82210996AB Rear pair SGs (2009 to 2011): 82210997AB (Rear bumper with NO reflector in the lower fascia, all body color) Rear pair SGs (2012 to present): 822122865 (Rear bumper WITH the reflector in lower fascia, black color lower portion)

Terry I just zoomed in to the wheels and saw that they were Firestone Destination ST's

Dodge will celebrate by launching a new trim line, the 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad , at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. A few updates, liking the tinted rear tail lights and the new 19" wheels. The tire size seems different as there are Firestones on them, and presently Firestone does not offer the 19" tire size of 225/55r19. I think it looks sharp, still like my BlackTop package. http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2014/01/journey-crossroad-launched http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/31/dodge-journey-crossroad-chicago-auto-show/

Yes, these cars are rare, Starions & Conquests nowadays, but the Conquests always out numbered the Starions in the USA, worldwide it is probably a different story & many more worldwide were supplied than in the USA. Official production numbers from NHTSA..(http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/theft/theft.cfm). They were made from 1983-1989 (1989 MITSUBISHI STARION -->159, 1989 CHRYSLER CONQUEST --> 4953) Conquest figures outnumber Starion figures because Chrysler dealerships outnumber Mitsubishi dealerships. There were no Mitsubishi dealerships in the U.S. before 1982. The first dealerships were started on east and west coasts and large cities in the middle, like Chicago. So in your area you may have seen more Mistus The main difference between the cars in the small narrow black grill above the front bumper and the different taillights on the Starion. Badging, of course, were different between the two to fit the respective models. I do like the copper pearl on your Journey, it looks sharp.

Thanks all Journeyman425 Nice eagle eye on the car in the garage, I didn't notice the car in the shot until I posted the pics of my Journey, glad to see some aware car people out there. It is actually a 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSI (aka, Mitsubishi Starion) with the Sport Handling Package. It is my summer car and have had it since 1993.

New to the community but not new to Chrysler products. Big fan of the company, their brands, history and future. First brand new car purchase and really excited my new Journey.

I have a Storm Gray, BlackTop, Pentastar 3.6L, Five seat. Love the look. About a month old and enjoy it every time I drive it. The 3.6L really pulls above 3500RPMS. See my album in the photo gallery.