Cableguy Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I have a 2010 Journey SXT 3.5 V6. I picked it up mid November 2010 and I now have about 7500KM on it. I noticed that the rear bumper is a bit loose by the rear wheels and have read about the other issues related to this. I mentioned to my wife not to kick the built up snow from around the mud flaps but to use the snow brush we have. She and I do this in order not to flex or possibly break the mud flaps in our cold Canadian winter( minus 34 Celsius one morning). One cold morning (-28C) morning I noticed some snow built up so i removed as much as is could without bending any of the plastic body parts therefore some was still left. As my wife and I drove down the road. We came to a stop and just as we started to move we heard a loud cracking noise. Upon inspection I was expecting to see a mud flap broken off but to my surprise the rear bumper cover was cracked and the mud flap and inner fender was ok while the remaining piece of snow I tried to remove was on the road. Now I could see this piece being broken if I had backed into something or got hit from another vehicle but for a piece of snow behind a wheel to do this seems strange. I've seen some of the other things that have been mentioned about the rear bumper and mud flaps. Its my opinion that this is a defect or design flaw with the rear bumper. Also these plastic pieces are not made for winter weather. Let me know what any of you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I have a 2010 Journey SXT 3.5 V6. I picked it up mid November 2010 and I now have about 7500KM on it. I noticed that the rear bumper is a bit loose by the rear wheels and have read about the other issues related to this. I mentioned to my wife not to kick the built up snow from around the mud flaps but to use the snow brush we have. She and I do this in order not to flex or possibly break the mud flaps in our cold Canadian winter( minus 34 Celsius one morning). One cold morning (-28C) morning I noticed some snow built up so i removed as much as is could without bending any of the plastic body parts therefore some was still left. As my wife and I drove down the road. We came to a stop and just as we started to move we heard a loud cracking noise. Upon inspection I was expecting to see a mud flap broken off but to my surprise the rear bumper cover was cracked and the mud flap and inner fender was ok while the remaining piece of snow I tried to remove was on the road. Now I could see this piece being broken if I had backed into something or got hit from another vehicle but for a piece of snow behind a wheel to do this seems strange. I've seen some of the other things that have been mentioned about the rear bumper and mud flaps. Its my opinion that this is a defect or design flaw with the rear bumper. Also these plastic pieces are not made for winter weather. Let me know what any of you think? Post some pictures when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableguy Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Here are some pictures of what I'm describing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 WOW! Thats something I've never seen. Looks like the entire piece will have to be replaced. Was there a rock or something in the clump of snow??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableguy Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I don't think so just some frozen slush from the road. That should not have broken that easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I don't think so just some frozen slush from the road. That should not have broken that easily. I agree.... it amazes me how much the rear bumper moves. When my dealer put my Mopar hitch on they removed the entire rear bumper. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableguy Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I wonder if my bumper to bumper warranty will cover this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableguy Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Well no luck ! Gotta buy a new bumper cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableguy Posted February 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Well got the bumper changed but the paint is darker now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bhalla Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I have a 2010 Journey SXT 3.5 V6. I picked it up mid November 2010 and I now have about 7500KM on it. I noticed that the rear bumper is a bit loose by the rear wheels and have read about the other issues related to this. I mentioned to my wife not to kick the built up snow from around the mud flaps but to use the snow brush we have. She and I do this in order not to flex or possibly break the mud flaps in our cold Canadian winter( minus 34 Celsius one morning). One cold morning (-28C) morning I noticed some snow built up so i removed as much as is could without bending any of the plastic body parts therefore some was still left. As my wife and I drove down the road. We came to a stop and just as we started to move we heard a loud cracking noise. Upon inspection I was expecting to see a mud flap broken off but to my surprise the rear bumper cover was cracked and the mud flap and inner fender was ok while the remaining piece of snow I tried to remove was on the road. Now I could see this piece being broken if I had backed into something or got hit from another vehicle but for a piece of snow behind a wheel to do this seems strange. I've seen some of the other things that have been mentioned about the rear bumper and mud flaps. Its my opinion that this is a defect or design flaw with the rear bumper. Also these plastic pieces are not made for winter weather. Let me know what any of you think? i have the same problem with my 2010 dodge journey sxt mine is pretty loose too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hot2handl Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Could you explain what was the last time you guys did before the bumper breaks? I had mine since 2008 still in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armendegga Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Wow... That is insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableguy Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Just see the original post at the top. It just happened that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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