How much does the Dodge Journey cost in today's market?

Used Dodge Journey prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Dodge Journey's current nationwide average price is $9,270, and its year-round low is $9,269.69. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the years in the data.
Recently, prices have come down for the 2018, 2019, and 2020 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Dodge Journey a good car?

Yes — the Dodge Journey earns strong marks from owners for its spacious cabin, comfortable seating, and family-friendly three-row layout. The all-generations owner rating is 4.23/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Journey's roomy interior, smooth driving feel, and practical storage space, and many also appreciate the V6 power and available all-wheel drive. Expert reviews echo the model's practical, value-focused character, with a cabin that makes good use of space and a straightforward tech story.

Expert reviews rate the 2014 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in fuel economy, long-term ownership costs, and some older-model tech and reliability concerns, especially in years where expert commentary highlights transmission behavior and overall quality.
23.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Journey models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Journey's roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and practical family layout as its biggest strengths. The model also earns praise for its straightforward, easy-to-live-with character and available V6 power.

• Owners rate the Dodge Journey between 3.6 and 4.7 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the biggest long-term ownership risk is that some years bring more mechanical and quality concerns than others, so a careful pre-purchase inspection and service-history review matter.

What should I look for when buying a used Dodge Journey?

Across all model years, at 61.6% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: Uconnect 8.4 touchscreen system with easy Bluetooth pairing, large graphics and icons, big virtual buttons, real-time traffic and weather reports, and Voice Command.
• Fuel efficiency: 17 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg combined.

Which Dodge Journey trim should I buy?

The 2014 Dodge Journey offers these trims:

• American Value Package: The entry point for buyers who want maximum room for a minimal amount of money.
• SE: A strong value choice that adds more equipment and access to popular options.
• SXT: One of the best-selling versions, with access to the optional V6 and all-wheel drive.
• SXT Plus: A well-equipped step up that was used for the expert test vehicle and can be paired with the Popular Equipment Group, Sun/Sound Group, Navigation Group, V6 engine, and leather seats.
• Limited: The more luxurious choice, with the V6 standard.
• R/T: The sportier trim, with the V6 standard.
• Crossroad: A newer addition to the lineup, with the V6 optional and all-wheel drive optional.

What Dodge Journey do most buyers choose?

The Dodge Journey years with the most listings are 2018, 2019, and 2017.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, more price competition, and a better chance of finding the right trim and condition. That combination is why these model years tend to be the most popular used picks.

What is the Dodge Journey's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older years show smaller changes.
The 2014, 2017, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Dodge Journey safe?

• 2014: 5/10

The 2014 Journey includes a standard knee airbag for the driver, and its crash-test results are solid across major assessments.

Should I buy a used Dodge Journey now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −13.66% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −9.24%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 24.5% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 25.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $9,781. The Dodge Journey offers a roomy, practical cabin that makes it easy to carry people and cargo.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: My test vehicle had a 283-hp 3.6-liter V6 engine, the 173-hp, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder that's standard in some Journey models, a 4-speed automatic transmission, and a 6-speed automatic, with EPA estimates of 17 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg combined.
• Tech: Uconnect 8.4 touchscreen system, easy Bluetooth pairing, real-time traffic and weather reports, Voice Command, and Uconnect Web by Mopar.
• Safety: standard knee airbag for the driver, a reversing camera, rear parking-assist sensors, and Uconnect Access services with a 9-1-1 Call function.
• Starting price: $20,490

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2021 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.