Used Dodge Journey for Sale nearFredericksburg, VA

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 $9,103, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $9,052 over the past year. 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 family-friendly space and comfort, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.23/5 across every model year in the data. Owners repeatedly praise the roomy three-row layout, comfortable seating, and smooth driving feel, while newer-year reviews also highlight the cabin’s practicality and easy-to-use features. Expert reviews also point to the Journey’s useful interior, affordable positioning, and broad appeal for buyers who want a lot of space for the money. Expert reviews rate the 2014 model among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs called out in expert-reviewed years are fuel economy, older-feeling technology, and some reliability and transmission concerns. 27.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Journey models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Journey for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and family-friendly layout, and expert commentary also highlights its practical interior and easy-to-use controls. Across the model years, those strengths show up most clearly in the way the Journey serves as a roomy, versatile crossover for everyday use.

• 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, long-term ownership risk is worth weighing carefully because owner feedback and expert commentary both point to recurring mechanical and durability concerns in some years.

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

Across all model years, at 60.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• 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 version is the most budget-focused choice and is aimed at buyers who want maximum room for a minimal amount of money.
• SE: This trim adds more equipment and popular options, making it the best-value pick for many shoppers.
• SXT: One of the best-selling versions, it gives you access to the available V6 and all-wheel drive.
• SXT Plus: This version builds on the SXT with more equipment and can be paired with the available V6 and all-wheel drive.
• Crossroad: This newer trim adds a more distinctive look and can be paired with the available V6 and all-wheel drive.
• Limited: This more luxurious version makes the V6 standard and can also be paired with all-wheel drive.
• R/T: This sportier trim makes the V6 standard and can also be paired with all-wheel drive.

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 shoppers because they usually offer a wider selection of prices, trims, and equipment combinations. That makes it easier to compare listings and find a version that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Dodge Journey's resale value?

The Journey’s prices are moving down across every model year shown, which is good news if you want to buy used at a lower entry point. The steepest drops are in the newer model years, while the older years are falling more slowly. That pattern gives you more room to shop for value, especially if you are targeting a recent model year.

The 2017, 2014, 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 −11.45% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −12.5%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 27% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 27.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $9,318. The Dodge Journey offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin that makes it easy to live with day to day.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.