Journey Key Fob Battery

After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system of your first generation Dodge Journey can become weak or quit working entirely.

Click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left to view my DIY instructions for the key fob battery replacement procedure.

Journey Map Light Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out overhead map light bulb in your 1st generation Dodge Journey or replace both with brighter LED units, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Journey Dome Light Bulb

The "dome" light bulb in a 1st generation '09-'16 Dodge Journey is located over the rear passenger seats.

Take a look at my quick DIY instructions for changing the bulb by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Journey Cargo Light Bulb

The 1st generation Journey features a light on the underside of the tail gate with two bulbs inside of it to illuminate the cargo or "trunk" area of the SUV.

If you need to change a burnt out bulb, or upgrade them both to brighter LED units, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Journey Tail Light Bulbs

The tail light housings of a first generation Dodge Journey contain the brake, reverse and rear turn signal light bulbs.

Some models are equipped with LED brake lights that should last the life time of the vehicle. (The steps should be the same or similar for the related Fiat Freemont.)

Journey License Lights

Journey Rear Wiper Blade

Journey Cabin Air Filter

If the A/C system in your 1st generation Dodge Journey isn't blowing as hard any more or smells a bit funky, you probably need to clean or replace the cabin air filter element in the blower motor housing.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. (Owners of the Fiat Freemont should also find this useful.)

Journey Door Panel

If you'd like to upgrade the OEM door speakers, add soundproofing material, fix a faulty electrical switch or replace a broken power window motor in your Dodge Journey, you'll first need to take off the interior door panels.

To view my detailed DIY instructions for the door panel removal procedure, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Journey Headlight Bulbs

The headlight assemblies of the 1st generation Dodge Journey SUV contain the low beam, high beam, front turn signal and side marker light bulbs.

If you need to change any of these bulbs, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. (Owners of the related Fiat Freemont should also find the guide to be helpful.)

Journey Windshield Wipers

Journey Engine Air Filter

Journey Electrical Fuse

The first step to troubleshooting any electrical problem with your 1st generation Dodge Journey is to check for a blown fuse or relay in either the engine bay or passenger compartment fuse panels.

To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Journey Fog Light Bulbs

Journey 3.6L V6 Oil Change

The best way to keep your 1st generation Dodge Journey running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the cartridge filter in the Chrysler Pentastar 3.6 liter V6 engine.

If you own a 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 or 2016 Journey with the Pentastar 3.6L, check out my DIY tutorial for the oil change procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Journey Front Brake Pads

If you've been hearing a squeaking or squealing sound coming from the front of your 1st generation Dodge Journey when you hit the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front disc brake pads.

To view my detailed DIY instructions for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Journey Rear Brake Pads

The rear disc brake pads of a 1st generation Dodge Journey tend to last about twice as long as the front pads or anywhere from about 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture to the left.