Dodge Journey

The Dodge Journey was a mid-size crossover SUV sold from the 2009 to 2020 model years. Built on Chrysler's JC platform shared with the Dodge Avenger, it was designed to be an affordable family vehicle, offering a choice between a 4-cylinder or V6 engine and optional all-wheel drive. Its main selling point was its low sticker price and available 3-row seating, a rarity in its class at the time.

The Journey is not considered a collector vehicle. It's viewed almost exclusively as a budget-friendly utility vehicle. High production numbers, combined with a reputation for powertrain issues and dated technology, have resulted in significant depreciation. Enthusiasts don't seek out the Journey, so its market is driven entirely by consumers looking for inexpensive transportation.

With just 8 sales tracked on the platform and an average price below $3,000, the market for the Journey is at the bottom of the used car spectrum. Examples are plentiful and cheap, reflecting low demand and high running costs relative to their value. Higher-spec R/T or GT models with the Pentastar V6 command slightly more, but the model as a whole remains one of the most affordable modern 3-row vehicles you can buy.

Prices range from $550 for project-level examples to $8,399 for late-model, higher-trim variants.