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2010 Dodge Journey Review

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• Minivan-style interior functionality, perfect crash-test scores, interesting entertainment and communications options, attractive pricing.
• Lackluster base four-cylinder engine, subpar interior materials, ergonomic miscues, numb and vague steering, soggy handling, poor reputation for reliability.

The 2010 Dodge Journey receives driver and front-passenger active head restraints, a larger 9-inch screen for the rear-seat entertainment system and standard keyless entry.

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The 2010 Dodge Journey offers minivan conveniences without the minivan stigma and pricing, but it's not refined or capable enough to earn our recommendation.

Cost to Drive Cost to drive estimates for the 2010 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.55 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Vehicle overview.

The 2010 Dodge Journey crossover SUV is effectively a replacement for Chrysler's now defunct short-wheelbase minivans -- a family-friendly vehicle that's a bit more maneuverable than the regular Grand Caravan. The Journey does indeed fill this void in functional terms, offering lots of room for larger families and a number of pleasant convenience and technology features. The question is whether buyers will find its interior quality and driving dynamics sufficient relative to the ever-improving competition. After all, a journey is hardly worth taking if you're not going to enjoy the trip.

The Journey's strength is clearly its cabin functionality, where the influence of Chrysler's minivans is unmistakable. Its optional third-row seat sets it apart from two-row crossover SUVs, providing enough room for kids. The Journey is also loaded with clever, well-conceived minivan-style conveniences, from the Flip 'n Stow storage compartment under the front passenger seat to the Chill Zone glovebox beverage cooler. Other neat options include MyGIG, Chrysler's hard-drive-based navigation and entertainment system, and a rear-seat entertainment system with a 9-inch screen. If what you're after is a versatile interior at a reasonable price, the Journey certainly delivers.

Speaking of pricing, that's another of the Journey's strengths, as the base SE model costs about the same as a bare-bones five-seat family sedan. How does Dodge do it? Simple: It skimps on interior quality and performance. The Journey's cabin materials are no nicer than those of the dismal Dodge Caliber economy car, on which the Journey is based. As for performance, the base four-cylinder engine is slow and noisy, and the V6-powered SXT and R/T models aren't particularly swift either. Moreover, all Journeys feature ponderous handling and steering that instills little confidence, even by the workaday standards of this segment.

Overall, the 2010 Dodge Journey has a split personality. On the one hand, it has interior versatility and technology to spare; on the other hand, it's built like a cheap runabout and performs like one, too. Among competing crossovers, Toyota's RAV4 offers a third-row seat along with better performance, and the surprisingly enjoyable Kia Rondo is another model to consider. The larger, three-row Ford Flex starts at about the same price as a loaded Journey, and is superior in every way. And if you don't need the Journey's optional third row, virtually any two-row crossover SUV on the market will be more pleasant to drive and own. Finally, our consumer reviews show a record of poor reliability in a number of areas. We do not recommend the Journey.

Performance & mpg

The base-model Journey SE comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. It drives the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Uplevel SXT and R/T trim levels employ a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 235 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque. It's matched to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. On these trim levels, buyers have a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. In our testing, an all-wheel-drive R/T model went from zero to 60 mph in an unremarkable 9.2 seconds -- just as slow as competing four-cylinder models.

The EPA gives the four-cylinder Journey ratings of 19 mpg city/25 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined. The front-drive V6 drops to 16/24/19, and adding AWD yields a 15/23/18 rating. None of the above is very good relative to the competition.

Every 2010 Journey includes antilock disc brakes, traction control, rollover-sensing stability control, active front head restraints, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags for all three rows. A rearview camera is optional, as are handy built-in second-row child booster seats, a first in this segment. In brake testing, a Journey R/T came to a stop in a longish 132 feet.

In crash tests, the Journey received perfect ratings in all categories. The government awarded it five starts in both front and side impacts, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Journey its highest "Good" rating for both frontal-offset and side impacts.

Despite its plebeian Caliber roots, the 2010 Dodge Journey is a well-fed specimen, with even the base SE model tipping the scales at a hefty 3,800 pounds. The four-cylinder engine is simply overmatched here -- there's not nearly enough power to merge confidently on the highway, and it sounds as strained as it feels. The V6 in the SXT and R/T models is more appropriate, returning decent acceleration and passing power, but it's still well behind the standard-setting V6 in the RAV4.

On the open road, the Journey stays quiet, but its steering is terribly numb and vague. Handling is also poor, even in the ostensibly sporty R/T model. Overall, few crossovers are as unpleasant to drive as this Dodge.

Inside, the 2010 Dodge Journey is a spacious, versatile family hauler. Families with one or two children should find more than enough room in the first two rows, and the optional 50/50-split third-row seat can serve as a sort of emergency backup for kids.The second-row seats slide fore and aft, and access to the third-row seats is a breeze. All-around comfort is reduced somewhat due to the hard and flat seats, however, and the low placement of the audio controls makes them awkward to reach for the driver -- especially with the optional touchscreen-controlled stereo. Materials quality and fit and finish are notably subpar.

In terms of utility, there's obvious influence from Chrysler's minivans, as the Journey's interior is awash in cupholders, lidded storage bins and cubbyholes, including tubs beneath the second-row floor and an ingenious compartment beneath the front passenger seat. Maximum cargo capacity is 68 cubic feet, a bit less than what's available in some competing models.

2010 Dodge Journey models

A midsize crossover SUV, the 2010 Dodge Journey comes in SE, SXT and R/T trim levels. All models come standard with two-row seating for five; with the optional 50/50-split-folding third-row bench (SXT and R/T only), capacity increases to seven.

The base SE comes with 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, air-conditioning, full power accessories and a six-speaker stereo with a six-disc CD/MP3 changer. The midgrade SXT adds 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, heated side mirrors, a trip computer, enhanced interior storage, stain-resistant cloth upholstery, a six-way power driver seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a 115-volt power outlet and satellite radio. The top-drawer R/T features 19-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, remote start, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls.

Dodge bundles most of the Journey's optional features into packages, and many of the upper trim levels' features are available as options for the lower trims. Other major options, depending on the trim level, include a Chrome Appearance package, sport-tuned suspension and steering, Bluetooth, an iPod adapter, tri-zone climate control, a rear-seat entertainment system and a hard-drive-based navigation and audio system with a back-up camera.

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• Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Overall Not Rated Driver 5 / 5 Passenger 5 / 5
• Side Crash Rating Overall Not Rated
• Side Barrier Rating Overall Not Rated Driver 5 / 5 Passenger 5 / 5
• Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings Front Seat Not Rated Back Seat Not Rated
• Rollover Rollover 4 / 5 Dynamic Test Result No Tip Risk Of Rollover Not Rated
• Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test Not Tested
• Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test Not Tested
• Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original Good
• Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated Not Tested
• Side Impact Test – Original Good
• Side Impact Test – Updated Not Tested
• Roof Strength Test Good
• Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint Good

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It's not news that peoplemovers aren't sexy.

They're practical, efficient transport for large families, but with the Journey Chrysler attempted to sex up the image of the box-on-wheels by making it look like a much more sexy offroader.

Although the Journey looks like an offroader, it's really a front-wheel drive, seven-seat peoplemover. But it's not the huge monster the term peoplemover suggests; it's actually modestly sized, particularly given that it will accommodate seven adults in quite acceptable comfort.

It's inside where the Journey stars. First, it has three rows of seats arranged in studio style; with each row higher than the one in front as you move back in the vehicle. That means everyone gets a good view, which isn't always the case with peoplemovers.

In addition the second row seats can be split, slid fore and aft, and tilted, while the third row seats can be folded flat or split 50/50, for the sort of flexibility a family on the move needs.

There's plenty of space left behind the third seat for carrying things, and there's a plethora of other storage possibilities with bins, pockets, cubbies, trays and underseat storage space spread throughout the cabin.

Chrysler offered two engines in the Journey, a 2.7-litre V6 petrol and a 2.0-litre common-rail turbo-diesel. While they both did a workman-like job of moving the Journey along, they both struggled under the weight of the task.

Performance as a result was adequate rather than brisk. There were also two transmissions of offer. If you bought the V6 you got a conventional automatic with sequential shift, but if you opted for the diesel you got a six-speed dual-clutch DSG gearbox.

Chrysler offered three models in the range, from the entry level SXT, through the R/T and finally to the R/T CRD diesel. All were well equipped, even the SXT had dual-zone climate controlled air, cruise, power driver's seat, and six-stacker CD sound, while the R/T models had leather trim, a reversing camera, and heated front seats.

The earliest Journeys to hit our shores are now four years old and have on average accumulated up to 80,000 km. The good news is that, to date, they have been fundamentally sound, and there have been no reports of issues with engines, gearboxes, even the DSG, or drivelines and chassis.

The only serious problem of a mechanical nature that has shown up is the rapid wear of brakes. There appears to be no issue with the actual braking of the car, but it seems the braking system has to work hard to stop the car and wears as a result.

Owners report having to replace, not only pads, but also disc rotors after 15,000 to 20,000 km. That usually results in a bill of around $1200, something owners can expect to face on an on-going basis for as long as they own the car, and something that prospective buyers should take into account when considering a Journey.

While brakes are not generally covered by the new-car warranty, Chrysler is being co-operative in replacing rotors free of charge when owners arc up. Build quality can be variable and that can show up as squeaks, rattles and cabin components failing, falling off, buckling and warping etc.

When inspecting a car prior to purchase give the interior a thorough going over, make sure all systems work, and there's nothing about to fall off anywhere. We have had one report of a radio going on the blink, and the owner has been waiting for several months for a replacement to arrive.

Owners have also told us of difficulties they've had in getting parts when their cars do strike trouble. One has been waiting for more than a year for a catalytic converter to replace the one that has failed on his car. But despite the problems most owners say they are more than happy with the practicality of the Journey for use as family transport.

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Exceptionally practical and versatile family wagon let down by cost of having to regularly replace the brakes. 3 stars

Dodge Journey 2008-2010

Price new: $36,990 to $46,990 Engines: 2.7-litre V6 petrol, 136 kW/256 Nm; 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo-diesel, 103 kW/310 Nm Transmissions: 6-speed auto (V6), 6-speed DSG (TD), FWD Economy: 10.3 L/100 km (V6), 7.0 L/100 km (TD) Body: 4-door wagon Variants: SXT, R/T, R/T CRD Safety: Front and side airbags, ABS and ESP

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On the road: Dodge Journey 2.0 CRD RT Auto

T he last time I drove a Dodge was on holiday in France last year. It was the usual arrangement. You order a Renault Espace online and then you get what you're given at the airport. And what we were given was a  Dodge Caravan , a real tanker of machine that was roughly 3mm ­narrower than the car park exit.

I'm not sure my feelings towards that Dodge ever recovered from the 48 manoeuvres it took to get out of the car park. Even on the open road, amid the rugged terrain and panoramic views of Provence , it seemed needlessly large and conspicuously overbearing. I felt automotively obese. I felt, in a word, American.

The Dodge Journey 2.0 CRD is also not a small car. In this respect it is not alone. There are plenty of non-small cars on British roads. But few make quite so much a spectacle of their size as the Dodge. Everything about it, from its 19-inch wheels to its chunky bonnet, seems to ­suggest an external vista of, say, Idaho , rather than, for example, Islington .

But suggest is the operative word here because, like an increasing number of cars, the Journey isn't really what it seems. It's a mock 4x4, a plastic cowboy, a seven-seat estate car pretending to be a pumped-up SUV. Why anyone would want to convey that sort of excess at this moment in history without actually possessing it is a question the Dodge Journey never begins to answer.

It's certainly not for the smoothness of the diesel engine. It sounds like a faulty tractor. There's plenty of space, at least in the three rows of seats. But if the back row isn't folded down, the boot becomes less a ­storage facility than a decorative gesture.

The interior spec is an improvement on the Caravan, although it's fair to say that I've been in public phone boxes with plusher fixtures and fittings than the Caravan. There's nothing that looks cheap or nasty in the Journey. But neither does it reach a level of comfort that compensates for its all-round heaviness.

Nor is it a speed monster. At between 60mph and 80mph on the motorway, it works just fine. In other places, and at other speeds, it's less than a pleasure. So what's the attraction?

You could say flexibility – the middle row of seats is adjustable – though that's not the word that comes to mind when driving the car. No, the answer must be its supersize quality, the appeal of unnecessary largeness in itself.

It's a car for the person whose instinct is always to reply in the affirmative to the inquiry, "Do you want extra fries with that?" Or, to put it another way, the Dodge ­Journey is not what your average jogging vegetarian is likely to drive. And perhaps that's where its true appeal lies.

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The Dodge is a interesting car that just didn't cut it in the UK. A jeep cherokee chassis coupled with VAG diesel unit & a VW DSG auto box what was not to like. Reasonable fuel consumption, good drive and styling, and acres of room. I bought it as it was a bargain, the only new car Ive had and lost next to nothing trading it some 17 months later. The only minus points I could pick at was the quality of the finish was more in keeping with the US market and not to european expectation. Other than that a very good car if thats the type on vehicle you need.

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2010 JOURNEY 2.0 CRD SXT - MPG CONSUMPTION GOES DOWN

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I notice the past few months that from the usual 34 MPG showing on my dash board it now shows around 27-29 MPG only.

I just had a full tank refill yesterday around 73 liters and it shows only 464 average miles from the usual 500+ something?

Anybody here experience the same thing?

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I notice the past few months that from the usual 34 MPG showing on my dash board it now shows around 27-29 MPG only. I just had a full tank refill yesterday around 73 liters and it shows only 464 average miles from the usual 500+ something? Anybody here experience the same thing?

I am experiencing the same thing. I am sure the extremely cold temperatures affect gas mileage, regardless of make or model.

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The cold is the #1 killer of fuel mileage. That cold air your engine breathes in is much colder than the summer of course, which means the intake and combustion is different down to a molecular level. It's pretty interesting and enlightening if you ever felt like doing some research into it.

I like your handle, folks in Hawaii certainly don't have this problem lol. :shades:

Got something to do with the air being more dense, thus needing more fuel to maintain the 15:1 combustion ratio. I'm not a scientist, could be wrong, but thats just my common sense. And I'm an aspiring poet.

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Soon, Olga and her son will need to schedule medical exams in Moscow. Can anyone share current experiences with the Filatov or IOM clinics in Moscow?

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There used to be complaints about IOM but that was a long time ago. Recently things seem OK there and you get the results the same day assuming your lady doesn't have to run around Moscow getting addi

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I think there was a post on VJ (somewhere) that MOM is the Russian acronym for IOM. So, possibly it was just the acronym that was removed. The US Embassy web site (Moscow) lists three clinics, but the

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Soon, Olga and her son will need to schedule medical exams in Moscow. Can anyone share current experiences with the Filatov or IOM clinics in Moscow? Thanks, Tim

There used to be complaints about IOM but that was a long time ago. Recently things seem OK there and you get the results the same day assuming your lady doesn't have to run around Moscow getting additional tests which is very unlikely. The Filatov clinic used to be hardly used due to limited hours, being hard to reach, and I think more expensive. But recently a third clinic. MOM, was taken off the approved list for some reason. It used to be one of the main clinics. So Filatov has become more used. I'd probably use IOM but I'm not up on recent experiences there and no one has posted much about medical experiences lately.

I hope those with recent interviews will share about the clinics they used.

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There used to be complaints about IOM but that was a long time ago. Recently things seem OK there and you get the results the same day assuming your lady doesn't have to run around Moscow getting additional tests which is very unlikely. The Filatov clinic used to be hardly used due to limited hours, being hard to reach, and I think more expensive. But recently a third clinic. MOM, was taken off the approved list for some reason. It used to be one of the main clinics. So Filatov has become more used. I'd probably use IOM but I'm not up on recent experiences there and no one has posted much about medical experiences lately. I hope those with recent interviews will share about the clinics they used. Good luck.

I think there was a post on VJ (somewhere) that MOM is the Russian acronym for IOM. So, possibly it was just the acronym that was removed. The US Embassy web site (Moscow) lists three clinics, but the third one is for another geographic region.

I also hope that there are some postings about recent experiences with these clinics. Olga's stress level about the interview is ramping up, so if I can reduce anxiety about the medical exam, it would be good.

Thank you for the reply.

I think there was a post on VJ (somewhere) that MOM is the Russian acronym for IOM. So, possibly it was just the acronym that was removed. The US Embassy web site (Moscow) lists three clinics, but the third one is for another geographic region. I also hope that there are some postings about recent experiences with these clinics. Olga's stress level about the interview is ramping up, so if I can reduce anxiety about the medical exam, it would be good. Thank you for the reply.

You're right about MOM, excuse me. The other clinic was AO Meditsina. Yes, there is another clinic for a different city but I forget which one. I'm guessing most people use IOM due to same day results but maybe that is true for Filatov also. Of all the clinics, it seems Filatov is the least reported on clinic. Not much feedback.

I looked at prints from the embassy web site from early last year, and you are correct, AO Meditsina was also a clinic. I wonder why they were dropped? Mmmmmm...foreign intrigue!

I'd like to know also. I can share my wife used AO Meditsina and they had her running all over Moscow getting extra tests and lab work for no clear reason. When she returned the next day for results they had her do more tests. Ultimately they OKed her results but she almost missed her interview because of them. Maybe they had a racket going on to make more money? But I never heard of anyone else having this problem so I don't know. It was a very bad experience for my wife to say the least.

I can imagine the stress level for your wife, and also for you. This is why I thought to ask about the clinics. I'd like to reduce overall stress levels for Olga.

She asked me why a medical exam was required, and joking, I told her they are trying to keep out girls with large feet. Her foot size is a little larger than normal. I thought this was funny, but she was not really amused. Olga has a great sense of humor, and it was then that I realized just how stressed she was about the exam and interview.

I can imagine the stress level for your wife, and also for you. This is why I thought to ask about the clinics. I'd like to reduce overall stress levels for Olga. She asked me why a medical exam was required, and joking, I told her they are trying to keep out girls with large feet. Her foot size is a little larger than normal. I thought this was funny, but she was not really amused. Olga has a great sense of humor, and it was then that I realized just how stressed she was about the exam and interview.

There hasn't been anyone complaining about medical exams lately that I'm aware of...so all should go well. But you're wise to not take this too lightly either.

I wish you both an easy medical exam and interview.

Terry&Tigger   4

hello there,

Filatov's clinic is mainly for those with kids, and in general it has had better reviews.

If Olga is interested, she can read the Russian-girls-analogue of VJ

http://www.zaokeanom.com/forum/forum24.html

Good luck to you and Olga.

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baron555   934

Meditsina was taken off the list back in October because the Embassy did not renew their certification. Word was that they would reapply some time this year. I'd email the Embassy and inquire; the Embassy isn't always that swift to update their website. They are the best with nice lobby with piano player; like at Bloomingdales!!!

From what I remember from when Alla and Leonid did their medicals last year (Alla got in under the wire at Meditsina) is that Filatov is only doing children (may have changed by now) and IOM was the last resort. Read some of the medical report that can be found around the October - December timeframe last year as there were a few reports from IOM (lots of walking from building to building but not too bad).

Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

As of Dec 7, 2009, now Zero miles apart (literally)!

hello there, Filatov's clinic is mainly for those with kids, and in general it has had better reviews. If Olga is interested, she can read the Russian-girls-analogue of VJ http://www.zaokeanom...um/forum24.html But overall, she has nothing to worry about, much as I have read on medicals in Russia, NO ONE has been denied a visa due to medical reasons...or no one posted on such experience . Good luck to you and Olga.

Thank you. This information is helpful. Olga's son is enjoying this process. For him, it is a big adventure. He is more excited about meeting my Chow-Chow dog than anything else. Olga is feeling some stress now, because the pace of activity has increased. She will be OK. I will definitely point her towards that forum.

Meditsina was taken off the list back in October because the Embassy did not renew their certification. Word was that they would reapply some time this year. I'd email the Embassy and inquire; the Embassy isn't always that swift to update their website. They are the best with nice lobby with piano player; like at Bloomingdales!!! From what I remember from when Alla and Leonid did their medicals last year (Alla got in under the wire at Meditsina) is that Filatov is only doing children (may have changed by now) and IOM was the last resort. Read some of the medical report that can be found around the October - December timeframe last year as there were a few reports from IOM (lots of walking from building to building but not too bad).

Tell her to be careful about what she reads on these other forums. I know that Alla did a lot of "research" on these types of forums during our visa waiting process and she read a lot of "horrible movie" stories of other Russians' experiences while living in the US. I was always able to counter these stories and she did her own "verification of the facts" but she may be bombarded with negativism. If she wants/needs, I can have Alla get in contact with her (email or Skype or phone) if she wants to talk to someone live and "been through it".

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