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8.4

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
91,300 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
  2. replace radiator (1 reports)
2009 Dodge Journey cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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2009 Dodge Journey Owner Comments

problem #5

Dec 012018

Journey SXT 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 103,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

So this suv has been nothing but problems with the cooling. The back doesn't get hot like the front and then the low coolant started to happen. I have changed every single thing on this already. The thermostat has been changed twice, the hoses and water pump have been changed but it continues to over heat and then it runs out of my tank. I fill it back up again and it will work just fine for 3-5 days and then it does the same thing over and over again. What else could this really be? This is the second one I have owned and they run well for a min and then there it goes all over again. I thought the other one I owned was just a fluke and I thought that maybe it was just because that one had a blockage or something that I couldn't see. So I took that one in and got the same one. Same year same everything and then it seriously happened again. This is some bullshit. There needs to be a recall or something. I have not heard anything good from mechanics about these journeys. Nothing at all.

- Kris K., Bellevue, NE, US

problem #4

Jan 232017

Journey

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

my truck first wouldn't start couple weeks ago then ran about two blocks then was running hot. I had to have towed. said it was fixed now again I came home in another vehicle and my dodge was running in driveway by its self. running extremely hot again took it to shop they say nothing is wrong with it are you serious? has anyone else had this issue. my car lot wont trade it for another and I have a warranty but saying nothing is wrong

- Angela G., C, US

problem #3

Jun 112015

Journey

  • Automatic transmission
  • 118,801 miles

Overheated two days ago on my way into work. A co-worker added water into my "cooling tank". I took it to the garage that afternoon and they found "nothing wrong" with it. I then drove home fine. It happened AGAIN today. I attempted to buy coolant for this vehicle, and it seems I can only buy a specific coolant from the dealership. WFT!?? What if I don't make it to the dealership? I hate this car! I will never buy a Dodge again.

There is a recall on something that has to be fixed, I swear this car is a waste of a car payment! Should have stuck with Nissan!!!

- Veronica P., Enola, PA, US

problem #2

Mar 162015

Journey

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

Car is overheating again. Have replaced thermostat over and over, there is a bigger problem. Taken for service, there is no explanation to the overheating and low coolant levels. Something is going on with this car and this is not the first time it overheated on me. I will never by this type of car again. There needs to be a recall, as I have read many similar complaints.

- Raven W., Detroit, MI, US

problem #1

Sep 222014

Journey SXT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,500 miles

Out of no where my SUV over heats. I get the tow company to take it to the dealership and I find out I need a new radiator.

- Marlanna H., Colorado Springs, CO, US

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