2009 Dodge Journey Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2009 Dodge Journey, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 20,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (33% of reports).
- 195service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 20,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $760typical repair cost reported by owners
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake pads: mentioned in 65 of 195 complaints (33%)
- Brakes rotors: mentioned in 45 of 195 complaints (23%)
- Front rear: mentioned in 12 of 195 complaints (6%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 12 of 195 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the 2009 Dodge Journey at $760, and half of them between $590 and $1,050.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 176 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 195 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Journey service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 1 | 2% | 34,294 |
| 2019 Journey | 1 | 1% | 47,000 |
| 2018 Journey | 4 | 2% | 63,100 |
| 2017 Journey | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Journey | 3 | 1% | 118,575 |
| 2015 Journey | 9 | 2% | 78,500 |
| 2014 Journey | 4 | 1% | 142,500 |
| 2013 Journey | 11 | 3% | 85,500 |
| 2012 Journey | 11 | 3% | 85,600 |
| 2011 Journey | 8 | 5% | 14,500 |
| 2010 Journey | 34 | 3% | 14,581 |
| 2009 Journey | 195 | 14% | 20,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the 2009 Dodge Journey. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. When starting the vehicle, the stability control, abs, and emergency brake lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v047000 (air bags) and…
2009 dodge journey. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle faulty brake system issues. *smd the consumer stated all four wheels were locked which left the vehicle immobile. The brake pads, rotors, calipers and master cylinder were all replaced and the vehicle still can't be driven. *jb
When brakes are applied, the steering wheel shakes so bad that i am afraid of losing control of the vehicle. No one else wants to drive it and i only dare to drive it back and forth to work which is less than 7 miles and speed limits do not exceed 35 mph. I have had brakes replaced twice since i…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Dodge Journeys have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 195 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2009 Dodge Journey (14% of the 1,433 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Dodge Journey service brakes, hydraulic?
No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 20,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2009 Dodge Journey?
Owners report a typical cost of $760 (half paid between $590 and $1,050), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2009 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 65 of 195 complaints, followed by “brakes rotors” (45).
Other 2009 Dodge Journey problems
- Electrical System problems (767)
- Air Bags problems (269)
- Engine problems (149)
- Service Brakes problems (106)
- Power Train problems (104)
- Steering problems (72)
- Tires problems (52)
See all 2009 Dodge Journey problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Journey years.