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Dodge Journey · Model year 2019 · No longer built

2019 Dodge Journey specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2019 Dodge Journey, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 9 manufacturer publications.

Schedule covers
150k miles
Publications
9

2019 Dodge Journey specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2019 specification sheet.

General information+
Body styleFour-door; seven-passenger
Assembly plantToluca Assembly, Mexico
EPA vehicle classSport-utility vehicle
Introduction dateFirst quarter 2008 as a 2009 model
Body/chassis+
LayoutTransverse front engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
ConstructionSteel unibody
Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve, VVT, SMPI I-4+
AvailabilitySE and Crossroad
Type and descriptionFour-cylinder, inline, tuned intake manifold with dual counter-rotating balance shafts and dual variable-valve timing (VVT)
Displacement144 cu. in. (2,360 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97)
Compression ratio10.5:1
Power (SAE net, estimated)173 hp (129 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (71 hp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)166 lb.-ft. (225 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Maximum engine speed6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel requirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil capacity4.5 quarts with filter (4.26 liters) SAE 5W-20
Coolant capacity7.9 quarts (7.5 liters) — single-zone climate control
Emission controlsSingle catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)19/25/21
Engine assembly plantDundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.
Engine: 3.6-liter V-6 DOHC 24-valve, VVT+
AvailabilitySE, AWD, Crossroad and GT
Type and description60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled, three-plenum intake manifold with electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves
Displacement220 cu. in. (3,605 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke3.78 x 3.19 (96 x 81)
Compression ratio10.2:1
Valve systemDOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, center-pivot roller rocker arms
Fuel injectionSequential, multiport, electronic
Power (SAE net, estimated)283 hp (211 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (67.1 hp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Maximum engine speed6,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel requirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2; Ethanol E85
Oil capacity5.5 quarts with filter (5.2 liters) SAE 10W-30 MAF
Coolant capacity10.6 quarts (10 liters) — single- or dual-zone climate control; 11.6 quarts (11 liters) — tri-zone climate control
Emission controlsThree-way catalytic converter, electronic exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR), and internal engine features
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)17/25/19 — FWD; 16/24/19 — AWD
Engine assembly plantTrenton Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.

Fuel requirement and coolant capacity each list two lines on the sheet (regular unleaded plus E85; two climate-control variants); joined here with semicolons.

Transmission: 40TES automatic four-speed overdrive+
AvailabilitySE and Crossroad with 2.4-liter engine
DescriptionFour-speed overdrive, adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
1st2.842
2nd1.57
3rd1.0
4th0.69
Reverse2.21
Final-drive ratio4.28
Overall top-gear2.95
Transmission: 62TE/62TEA automatic six-speed overdrive+
AvailabilityAWD, SE, Crossroad and GT with 3.6-liter V-6
DescriptionSix-speed, adaptive electronic control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
1st4.127
2nd2.842
3rd2.283
4th1.452 — Upshift; 1.570 — WOT kickdown
5th1.00
6th0.690
Reverse3.214
Transfer ratio0.95
Final-drive ratio3.16
Overall top-gear2.06
Drivetrain: front-wheel drive+
AvailabilitySE, Crossroad and GT
Drivetrain: all-wheel drive+
AvailabilitySE, Crossroad and GT with 3.6-liter V-6
TypeElectronically controlled coupling (ECC) with variable torque output
Rear differentialOpen
Electrical system+
Alternator160-amp — Standard on all Journey models
Battery525-amp maintenance-free
Suspension+
FrontIndependent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle
RearMulti-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers and isolated rear suspension cradle
Steering+
TypePower rack and pinion
Overall ratio16.45
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft./m)38.5 (11.7) — 17-in. wheels and tires; 39.0 (11.9) — 19-in. wheels and tires
Steering turns (lock-to-lock)2.92
P/S pumpHydraulic
Brakes: front+
Rotor size and type13.0 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor
Caliper size and type2.0 (51.0) two-piston floating caliper
Swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm)73.6 (475)
Brakes: rear+
Rotor size and type12.9 x 0.47 (328 x 12) solid rotor
Caliper size and type1.8 (45.0) single-piston floating caliper
Swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm)66.5 (429)
Dimensions and capacities+
Wheelbase113.8 (2,889.8)
Overhang — Front38.9 (989.3)
Overhang — Rear39.7 (1,008.5)
Track — Front61.8 (1,570.8)
Track — Rear62.3 (1,581.8)
Overall length192.4 (4,887.6)
Overall width72.2 (1,834.5)
Overall width with mirrors83.7 (2,127.0)
Overall height66.6 (1,692.6)
Vehicle height including roof rack assembly69.5 (1,765.2)
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.368
Fuel tank capacity, gallons (liters)2.4-liter and 3.6-liter FWD — 20.5 (77.6); 3.6-liter AWD — 21.1 (79.87)
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): seven-passenger vehicle, FWD 2.4-liter5,250 (2,381)
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): seven-passenger vehicle, FWD 3.6-liter5,475 (2,483)
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), lbs. (kg): seven-passenger vehicle, AWD 3.6-liter5,600 (2,540)
Towing capabilities, lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter I-4 with automatic transaxle1,000 (450)
Towing capabilities, lbs. (kg): 3.6-liter V-6 with automatic transaxle, FWD or AWD2,500 (1,135)
Accommodations+
Seating capacity (front/second/third rows)2/3/2 standard
EPA volume index, cu. ft. (cu. m)133.975 (3.794) – seven-passenger
Total interior passenger compartment volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)123.701 (3.503) – seven-passenger
Front row: headroom without sunroof40.8 (1,036.3)
Front row: headroom with sunroof39.2 (995.0)
Front row: legroom40.8 (1,036.3)
Front row: shoulder room57.5 (1,459.7)
Front row: hip room53.8 (1,366.5)
Front row: seat travel10.23 (260)
Front compartment volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)55.39 (1.57)
Second row: headroom without sunroof39.9 (1,013.0)
Second row: headroom with sunroof39.2 (994.8)
Second row: legroom36.1 (916.7)
Second row: couple, first to second row30.5 (773.8)
Second row: shoulder room56.9 (1,444.4)
Second row: hip room54.4 (1,381.9)
EPA rear seat volume index or third row volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m)44.1 (1.2)
Third row: headroom37.7 (957.4)
Third row: legroom23.4 (595.5)
Third row: couple, second to third row30.1 (765.1)
Third row: shoulder room43.5 (1,104.9)
Third row: hip room40.0 (1,016.3)
Rear passenger volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m)22.2 (0.63)
Cargo width @ wheelhouse41.4 (1,050.5)
Trunk liftover height30.8 (782.4)
Cargo volume: behind first-row seat, cu. ft. (cu. m)67.6 (1.915)
Cargo volume: behind second-row seat, cu. ft. (cu. m)37.0 (1.0)
Cargo volume: behind third-row seat, cu. ft. (cu. m)10.7 (0.3)
Wheels+
AvailabilityStandard — SE
Type and materialSteel with wheel covers
Size17 x 6.5
AvailabilityAvailable — SE
Type and materialMachined cast-aluminum, five-spoke
Size17 x 6.5
AvailabilityStandard — GT
Size19 x 7.0
Type and materialMachined cast-aluminum, 10-spoke Tech Silver, Satin Carbon finish (Crossroad or GT) or Gloss Black finish (GT Blacktop package)
Size19 x 7.0
AvailabilityStandard — Crossroad
Size19 x 7.0
Type and materialMachined cast-aluminum, five-spoke Hyper Black finish
AvailabilityStandard — all models
Type and materialTemporary spare steel wheel

Wheel entries are listed in the sheet's order; the GT 10-spoke block prints a size line both before and after its type line.

Tires+
AvailabilityStandard — SE
Size and typeP225/65R17, All-season Touring
ModelKumho Solus KH16
Revs per mile (km)725 (471)
AvailabilityStandard — Crossroad and GT
Size and type225/55R19, All-season Touring
ModelKumho Solus KH16
Revs per mile (km)711 (444)
AvailabilityStandard — all Journey models
Size and typeT145/70R17 temporary spare tire
Brakes: general+
Parking brake typeStandard — all Journey models
Power-assist type9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem-diaphragm vacuum
Four-wheel anti-lock brakesStandard
Electronic stability controlStandard
All-speed traction controlStandard
Brake assistStandard

Last block of the sheet has no heading of its own; it follows the tire tables.

Source: 2019 Dodge Journey Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2019 Dodge Journey maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage. Engines: see schedule title.

Service20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints.
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function.
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter.
Replace air conditioning filter.
Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine).
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid.
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid.
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System

  • Change oil and filter.
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
  • Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
  • Inspect exhaust system.
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.

2019 Dodge Journey fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toUSMetric
Fuel tank (approximate)Front-wheel drive (FWD) models20.5 gal77.6 L
All-wheel drive models21.1 gal79.8 L
Engine oil with filter2.4L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified)4.5 qt4.26 L
3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified)6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system2.4L engine, single or dual-zone climate control8 qt7.5 L
2.4L engine, three-zone climate control10 qt9.5 L
3.6L engine, single or dual-zone climate control13.1 qt12.4 L
3.6L engine, three-zone climate control14.5 qt13.7 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeStandardMopar product
Engine coolantOAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 year/150,000 mile formula antifreeze/coolantMS.90032Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oilSAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395—
Engine oil filterMopar engine oil filter—Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugsMopar spark plugs—Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeStandardMopar product
Automatic transmissionATF+4 automatic transmission fluid—Mopar ATF+4
Power transfer unit (PTU)75W-90 gear lubricant—Mopar Gear Lubricant 75W-90
Rear drive assembly (RDA)75W-90 gear lubricant—Mopar Gear Lubricant 75W-90
Brake master cylinderDOT 3, SAE J1703—Mopar DOT 3
Power steering reservoirPower steering fluid +4, or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid—Mopar Power Steering Fluid + 4 or Mopar ATF+4

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
All engines except 3.6L flex fuel87 octane Regular unleadedUp to 15% (E15)
3.6L flex fuel (E85) engine, if equipped87 octane Regular unleadedUp to 85% (E85); E85 capable

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorqueThreadSocket
Lug nuts/bolts100 ft-lb (135 N·m)M12 x 1.519 mm
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Torque lug nuts in a star pattern, tightening each twice; recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).
  • Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2019 Dodge Journey owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2019 model year.

2019 Dodge Journey questions

How much oil does the 2019 Dodge Journey take?

With a filter change: 2.4L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 4.5 qt / 4.26 L and 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2019 Dodge Journey use?

Engine oil: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2019 Dodge Journey?

At 20,000 miles: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2019 Dodge Journey owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.