2022 Dodge Journey — should you buy one?

Why people love the 2022 Dodge Journey

Owners praise the 3.6L V6 engine for actually moving a seven-seater without feeling sluggish on the highway, especially compared to the four-cylinder rivals. The Crossroad and GT trims come with an eight-speed automatic that feels responsive in real-world driving, not just on spec sheets. Interior space for a family of five with luggage is genuinely usable—back seat fits car seats side-by-side without cramping. Many owners note the Uconnect infotainment system responded faster in 2022 than earlier model years, and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay worked without constant disconnects.

Common complaints and known issues

The 2022 Journey developed a pattern of transmission shudder between 15k and 45k miles, usually during light acceleration; Dodge issued a reflash but some owners reported it returned. Paint bubbling and clear-coat failure on the hood and roof panels showed up around 25k–40k miles on darker colors, particularly black. NHTSA complaints mention infotainment screen freezing or going black, especially after software updates, requiring a full system reboot. At higher mileage (80k+), water intrusion into the tailgate latch area caused corrosion and difficulty opening the rear hatch.

Typical asking price

Under 60k miles: $18,500–$23,000. 60k–100k miles: $15,500–$20,000. Over 100k miles: $12,000–$17,000. GT trim and all-wheel drive command the higher end of each band; front-wheel-drive Crossroad trims trend lower. Regional demand varies—higher prices in the Mountain West and South where three-row SUVs are preferred; softer prices in urban Northeast markets.

Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.