Used Dodge Journey for Sale nearDowners Grove, IL

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 $8,833, and its lowest point over the past year was $8,833. 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 appeals to shoppers who want a roomy, practical crossover with comfortable seating and a family-friendly layout. The all-generations owner rating is 4.2/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Journey's spaciousness, comfortable seating, and versatile three-row setup, and many also like its smooth driving feel and useful storage. The 2014 expert review also highlights the cabin's storage-friendly design and the model's straightforward, everyday usefulness.

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

The trade-offs that come up most often in expert reviews are fuel economy, reliability, and some dated technology and safety content. 28.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Journey models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Journey's spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and family-friendly layout, and the expert review for 2014 also points to a refined cabin and strong everyday usability. Across the model years, those strengths help explain why the Journey remains appealing to used shoppers.

• Owners rate the Dodge Journey between 3.4 and 4.7 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that reliability concerns show up often enough in owner feedback and expert commentary that a careful history check and a thorough inspection are especially important.

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

Across all model years, at 58.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Uconnect Access services with a 9-1-1 Call function
• Infotainment: Uconnect 8.4 touchscreen system with Bluetooth pairing, 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 budget-focused entry point, aimed at buyers who want maximum room for a minimal amount of money.
• SE: Adds more equipment and popular options, making it the best-value trim.
• SXT: One of the best-selling versions, with access to the optional V6 and all-wheel drive.
• SXT Plus: Builds on the SXT with more equipment and also offers the optional V6 and all-wheel drive.
• Crossroad: Adds a sportier look and can be paired with the optional V6 and all-wheel drive.
• Limited: The more luxurious choice, with the V6 standard and all-wheel drive available.
• R/T: The sportier trim, with the V6 standard and all-wheel drive available.

What Dodge Journey do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shopper attention because they give you more listings to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and condition combination. They also usually make it easier to shop across trims and deal quality.

What is the Dodge Journey's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, and the newer ones show the steepest drops. That pattern can work in your favor if you're shopping used, since recent models have seen larger price cuts while older ones have moved down more gradually.

The 2014, 2017, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Dodge Journey safe?

• 2014: 5/10

Should I buy a used Dodge Journey now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −11.32% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −10.65%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 29% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 28%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $9,246. The Dodge Journey offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with a practical layout that makes it easy to live with. If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2014 Dodge Journey compare to the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?

Our experts score the 2014 Dodge Journey 5.8/10 and the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox 7/10. The Equinox brings stronger fuel economy, more horsepower, and a higher starting MSRP, while the Journey counters with a lower average used price and more listings available. Deal share is similar between the two, and the Equinox also shows a slightly higher accident-free share.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.