Dodge Journey Spares Johannesburg

For the 3.6 Pentastar V6, mostly yes — the same engine is fitted to the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler JK/JL and Chrysler 300C, so oil cooler kits, water pumps, thermostats, ignition coils, sensors and most service items cross-reference directly. The 2.4 World Engine shares parts with the Jeep Compass and Patriot. Body panels, lights, interior trim and Journey-specific bits do not cross. When you phone we ask for the VIN and engine code so we cross-check both Dodge and Jeep catalogues before quoting — it widens our sourcing options and often gets you the part faster.

Parts are cheap, labour is the bill. Aftermarket oil cooler kit (housing, gaskets, O-rings and thermostat) is R650 to R950 — we stock Dorman, Mopar-equivalent and OEM-spec pattern brands. Genuine Mopar kit runs R1,800-R2,400. The reason the job feels expensive is the intake manifold has to come off to reach the cooler, which sits in the valley between the cylinder banks — most independent workshops charge around R3,200 in labour. Always replace the thermostat at the same time (it is in the housing) and a fresh coolant fill — total job typically lands at R4,500-R5,500 all-in.

On the 4-speed 41TES auto Journey, a vibration under light throttle around 60-90 km/h that goes away when you brush the brake pedal is almost always torque converter shudder — the lock-up clutch is glazing. Have a workshop run a transmission scan and check ATF condition before assuming wheels or driveshafts. Sometimes a full ATF and friction-modifier service (R2,400-R3,200 parts) clears it for another 20 000-40 000 km; if not, you are looking at a torque converter at R3,800-R6,500 aftermarket plus labour. Use ATF+4 fluid only — Dexron makes the shudder worse.

No. We are an independent aftermarket parts supplier — not authorised by Dodge, Chrysler or Stellantis SA, and we do not run a workshop. We sell parts across the counter and ship countrywide. Your own mechanic or fitment centre does the fitting. Since Dodge effectively exited the SA retail market under Stellantis, the only realistic routes for Journey owners are the limited Stellantis-dealer stock channel and the aftermarket and breaker channel where we operate. We will tell you when the dealer route is the better call rather than overpromise.

Sometimes, depending on breaker stock — and the cross-shop with Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler and Chrysler 300C donor stock genuinely helps here. Used 3.6 Pentastar engines move through the SA market in low-to-medium volume — we typically source through partner yards within 5-10 working days. Bare used engines with intake, exhaust manifold and accessories run roughly R28,000 to R48,000 depending on recorded mileage, compression test result and country of origin. We supply with a basic 30-day fitment warranty against major mechanical failure — full terms are quoted in writing on the invoice before payment. If we cannot source one, we will say so rather than waste your time.

Yes — we courier countrywide. JHB and PTA metro is usually same-day or next-day, Cape Town and Durban 2-3 working days, smaller centres 3-5 days. Heavy items (engines, transmissions, complete turbos) ship via overnight road freight. Specialist Journey-specific items on a 5-10 day sourcing lead time get dispatched once they land with us. Payment is EFT or card before dispatch; we send a tracking number once the courier collects.