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Expensive Dodge Journey repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (2%)

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Dodge Journey repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (88%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

118000 mi

US $1400

Replace front struts & mounts Replace front wheel bearings Replace windshield washer fluid switch/level sensor

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117778 mi C $450	remove and replace water outlet housing & thermostat housing and bleed cooling system and replace thermostat housing and gasket
122117 mi C $2800	replace water pump replaced tie-rod stabilizer bar replaced replace from/rear brakes
122376 mi C $400	replace blend door actuator

40000 mi

US $1000

Both front wheel bearings needed replaced

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132680 mi

C $1500

Transmission cooler lines Drivers front wheel bearing hub Replacement of worn links and bushings. Still safe, but near end of lifespan

60000 mi US $100	Grinding noise in right front corner. Found axle and joint failed. Replaced entire shaft.
68000 mi US $100	Cruise control stopped working reliably. The dealer reflashed the option and working again.
59000 mi US $250	Bluetooth module failed, drivers window doesn't always close. First trip out of 4 to solve this issue. Bluetooth module failed again, replaced the fuse and works again. Driver's window still didn't always close. Driver's window lubed up (again) and new molding ordered. Bluetooth module failed during the drive out of the parking lot at the the last trip. Replaced belt molding and the driver's window works as expected. New bluetooth module installed and good.
85000 mi US $286	Replaced motor and trans mounts. A separate trip was needed to replace the driveshaft as the carrier bearings and mount were broken.
115000 mi US $1500	The lifters were ticking due to a known condition in the Dodge 3.6L motors. The vehicle was out of the extended warranty period.
159000 mi US $3300	Radiator replaced due to a leak. The lifters on the rear head (near the firewall) were replaced ticking due to a known condition in the Dodge 3.6L motors. Both the intake and exhaust cams had to be replaced due to scoring and wear.

65100 mi C $900	Cables cut by harness by the trunk. Backup camera, rear wiper, remote unlock and push-button unlock were not working at the trunk.
90520 mi C $3000	A gasket in the oil assembly broke after the oil change (dealer issue?). Oil dropped and had to be taken back for repair. Change of heater core. I am told it was clogged and needed to be changed. There was no heat.

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30070 mi C $337	Steering wheel shuddering at high speeds under braking. Both front rotors warped. Rotors alone replaced by shop as pads still have lots of life left.
36580 mi C $1328	AWD system failure. Viscous Coupler destroyed. Had to be replaced. Dealer estimated $2500 repair. Had work done by independent shop for less than half cost of dealer quote.

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32600 mi A $800	had to go over 2 days general service-- cost $800 AUD next day Transmission service cost $600 One issue was shudder when start up on a hill-- still present ocassionally
56600 mi A $1200	Car shudders when accelerate after stopping, needed a clutch replacement
60760 mi A $1277	Airbag alarm Engine alarm on require cam shaft sensor replacing

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82000 mi US $655	Heater hose started leaking. Heater hose assembly was replaced.
84300 mi US $292	Tire pressure sensors were corroded and cracked.
111000 mi US $1200	I noticed pulsing in the steering when braking and looseness in the steering during normal driving. 1 lower ball joint and 2 tie rod ends were failing and replaced. Both front and rear brakes, including rotors were also replaced due to warping and wear out.

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92440 mi

C $1300

Losing antifreeze, found it escaping between engine and transmission. Looked like frost plug, had to get towed and confirmed that frost plug rotted away, transmission and exhaust plus transfer case had to be removed to repair

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99000 mi US $1400	Alternator replaces
106000 mi US $210	muffler

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68000 mi US $1100	Coolant system collapse. Made it short distance to home, refilled with water, then quarter mile to shop. Replaced all hoses and radiator.
97700 mi US $1200	Radiator for the second time, water pump, timing belt, thermostat, coolant, oil flush and change. WaterPump stopped working Radiator cracked because of heat lost coolant overheated more and burnt oil. This is the second time for radiator
116600 mi US $780	Trans seemed to be slipping. Transmission service including fluid flush. Diagnostic showed multiple issues and during inspection ABS sensor damaged producing error lights. Update: flush probably unnecessary. Intermitenly would not start. After turning key you would just get a click. Dealer could not replicate until I went back and the car would not start again. Shook the shifter and the car started. Dealer thought it was loose ground wire. Key fob replacement. FOB basically fell apart after a year. The outer frame seperated so it would not stay attached. Then electrical function stopped. Update: There is still an issue with the FOB staying in the ignition.
132000 mi US $750	ABS sensor damaged during earlier repair replaced. It went into the dealer without the ABS light on. Came out with ABS and Traction lights on. two front tires replaced. spark plugs replaced. front brakes need to be done ASAP rear brakes suggested Control arms need to be replaced ASAP.
132300 mi US $500	Speed Sensor and bearings on left wheel. Sensor failed before and assuming bearings damaged during that repair. Sensor failed a third time.
133000 mi US $190	engine sounds as if missing and power loss. Tune up suggested.

48360 mi C $660	Won't start at times. Try again short time later starts. Replaced starter - still happened. Dealer does not know why!
84940 mi C $400	Coolant leak. Replaced rad and thermostat.
88660 mi C $1500	Replaced the battery.

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45000 mi US $715	Violent shaking when putting on brakes and knocking sound at same time. Had to get new rotors, pads, callipers, and tie rod to front end brakes.
58300 mi US $187	Drivers door window module replaced. Window was stuck.
61000 mi US $230	OT sensor wires were swapped during previous repair at another dealership.
70000 mi US $280	Cooling fluid resevoir leaking antifreeze.
72000 mi US $850	New radiator and thermostat. Car was overheating.
74800 mi US $1005	Battery shorted out. Replaced Alternator shorted out. Replaced. Broken windshield washer nozzle. Replaced
78559 mi US $832	Coolant leaking from under the vehicle. Replaced hose set behind engine that runs to the front and rear heater cores. Was leaking from plastic coupler where hose joined together. Parking brake will not hold vehicle. Replaced parking brake cable and seized caliper. Found and replaced leaking rear differential input flange seal.
89000 mi US $120	Had to replace the battery for the zillionth time. Because of location, it had to be towed. If I don't drive the car for a week or 2, it kills everything.

81840 mi C $235	outer tie rod on passenger side had to be replaced
82840 mi C $250	Lug nut on drivers front tire came off, had to replace the stem, and lug nuts
89340 mi C $1100	Both front wheel bearings and hubs failed...resulting in a tow and day in the shop. Both front bearings and hubs replaced, as well as a 4 wheel alignment
102300 mi C $970	Both outer tie rods had to be replaced. I noticed a clunk in front end, was in for an oil change, discovered both needed to be replaced. as well as both rear axle seals which were leaking.
109120 mi C $1135	Struts both front and strut supports had to be replaced Power steering leak. Return line cracked. Rear diff seal leaking both were replaced
110360 mi C $700	Tie rod inner passenger replaced.
120260 mi C $150	Replaced the coolant reservoir after it cracked in the middle and leaked coolant on driveway.
135780 mi C $600	Left caliper seized up. Resulting in a warped rotor which were less than a year old. We had new brakes, rotors and tires all around done last fall. Ever since then I noticed the journey wasn't right. The brakes always felt off.
142080 mi C $900	Wheel bearing- left rear seized up & couldn't be removed with puller, had to replace the spindle as well as the bolts melted on. I noticed this issues months & months ago, mechanics told me it was tires on pavement or I was hearing things!
155600 mi C $400	Took in for oil change, shop boy blew power steering pump by forcing steering wheel past where it should be, Hubby was there, it made a horrible squeal & started leaking fluid. They said oh well not their problem, never going there again
152000 mi C $600	Camber kits were replaced as my tires have been wearing unevenly and on the inside of the tire. Camber bolts replaced and new kits installed
176080 mi C $100	Once again the control module failed. This is the diagnostic trip only. Repair to follow.
176502 mi C $270	Rear Brakes and rotors changed
178560 mi C $360	Finally the correct part was installed. We now have working windows, door locks.
180052 mi C $490	Alternator started making a high pitched whining noise, battery light came on & started to experience loss of acceleration. We had the journey towed to the shop and alternator was replaced. Serpentine belt was unaffected as the issue was caught so quickly.
181040 mi C $300	Replaced right front wheel speed sensor after warning lights came on. Replaced front brake pads and rotors
185380 mi C $1500	Warning lights came on, hooked it up to the computer and the codes were for the ABS module, replaced that and spark plugs as well as cleaned the injectors

14583 mi

US $1500

dealer has had car for over a month, claims head is warped. Looked up car history and there was other bouts of car overheating and repairs being made (8064 Mi.) before I owned it so warranty wont be covering this.

39000 mi US $1650	Increasingly loud grinding noise, awful odor, movement sluggish. Dealer found water in AWD unit. I never drove car through water. New AWD unit installed. Car 2800 miles out of warranty; I am second owner & have owned for 1 year.
41000 mi US $532	Grinding noise when making left turn, first noticed 2010, previous dealer could not fix. Found cause of problem on this web site! Larger power steering fluid reservoir ordered & installed; no more noise.
46500 mi US $517	When car taken in for replacement of rear brake pads & rotors, was told that both rear axle seals and the PTU seal were leaking and needed replacement. I've never had to do this in other cars I've owned with many more miles on them.
55000 mi US $210	Diagnosed problem with EGR valve - needed replacement. Bill would total $680. Not done paying for January repair (nearly $1,000)! Decided I had had enough; traded car for certified pre-owned Ford Escape. Warranties mean a lot.

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80760 mi C $350	front tie-rod was replaced & wheels needed to be realligned due to replacement of rod.
57040 mi C $700	no start because of electrical problem. Wire to starter replaced at cost of $300!!!! $30 for wire & $270 for labour!!!! This is ridiculous. cam sensor not working, was replaced
101060 mi C $1050	replaced front end wheel bearings
105400 mi C $1000	all 3 pulleys, lower drive belt,upper drive belt,engine serpentine drive belt all were cracked because made of plastic alternator broken
110340 mi C $500	resonator was cracked open, a seam came apart
115960 mi C $700	Intake manifold was cracked -mechanic mentioned that this was a common problem with dodges since it was a poor grade plastic
160580 mi C $946	replaced alternator & battery

75300 mi US $600	Alternator made grinding noises.
77000 mi US $1500	Throttle body was broken.

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62000 mi £1400	Clutch plates were almost non-existent, gave no warning, just a loud BANG as I went from 2nd to 3rd, Journey just stopped. Dual mass flywheel damaged by the worn clutch had fractured, then failed, destroying all within, plus the bell housing section.
73000 mi £800	Lack of power when traversing hills etc...a recently replaced diesel filter had become blocked or some reason... drained, changed and all good to go, had a recall work down whilst sorting the engine issue..
73800 mi £960	caliper failure
110000 mi £150	both bottom wish bones

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