Used Dodge Journey for Sale nearLake Charles, LA

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 $9,180, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $9,176 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 a solid owner response across its full run, and shoppers tend to value it for family-friendly space and comfort. The all-generations owner rating is 4.23/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the roomy cabin, comfortable seating, and versatile three-row layout, along with the smooth driving feel and useful storage. Recent-year reviews also point to features like heated seats, touchscreen tech, and all-wheel drive as appealing parts of the ownership experience.

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

The trade-offs that come up most often in expert reviews center on fuel economy, transmission behavior, and the overall age of the vehicle's tech and safety story.

26.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Journey models reliable?

Owners consistently highlight the Journey's spacious cabin, comfortable seating, and smooth driving feel, and expert commentary also points to a practical, refined interior with strong everyday usability. Across the model years, those strengths help explain why many shoppers keep coming back to it.

• 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 over time.

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

Across all model years, at 61.8% 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, and big virtual buttons
• 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 least-expensive version 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 a strong value choice.
• SXT: One of the best-selling versions, with access to the available V6 engine and all-wheel drive.
• SXT Plus: Builds on the SXT with more equipment and options, and it was the test vehicle trim in the expert review.
• Crossroad: Adds a distinct appearance and can be paired with the available V6 and all-wheel drive.
• Limited: The more luxurious choice, with the V6 engine standard.
• R/T: The sportier choice, with the V6 engine standard.

What Dodge Journey do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop quickly when you want a broad selection.

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. Several years have seen double-digit drops, while the smaller declines suggest some older examples have softened more gradually.

The 2017, 2015, 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

The 2014 Journey includes a standard knee airbag for the driver.

Should I buy a used Dodge Journey now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −12.87% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −10.06%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 28% 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 $9,671. The Dodge Journey offers a spacious cabin and a versatile three-row layout that make it especially appealing for family use.

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 September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.