2009 Dodge Journey Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2009 Dodge Journey, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,736 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes rotors” (18% of reports).
- 106service brakes complaints
- 50,736median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 35%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.
- Brakes rotors: mentioned in 19 of 106 complaints (18%)
- Brake pads: mentioned in 17 of 106 complaints (16%)
- Pedal depressed: mentioned in 7 of 106 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 87 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 106 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Journey service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 3 | 5% | 9,600 |
| 2019 Journey | 5 | 5% | 16,500 |
| 2018 Journey | 20 | 8% | 15,695 |
| 2017 Journey | 14 | 7% | 29,830 |
| 2016 Journey | 50 | 13% | 34,250 |
| 2015 Journey | 94 | 17% | 42,000 |
| 2014 Journey | 80 | 19% | 40,693 |
| 2013 Journey | 61 | 17% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Journey | 95 | 25% | 63,000 |
| 2011 Journey | 47 | 28% | 26,500 |
| 2010 Journey | 100 | 10% | 37,727 |
| 2009 Journey | 106 | 7% | 50,736 |
| 2008 Journey | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2007 Journey | 1 | 25% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes 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.
My wife drive this vehicle mostly to work and i am afraid for her to drive anymore i had to replace the brake calibres they lock up and then i end up replacing the roeder and the brake pads they are also the power steering pump i had to replace and the hoses for it has busted a few times.i have…
Something wrong with it stating as sometimes it won't start. I replaced starter and still same issue, i have to pur it in neutral and try to start it and eventually it does but it shouldn't be this way also it stop working as i was driving getting ready to make a turn and i had to restart it but…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag, check engine, and the eps traction warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake module…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Dodge Journeys have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2009 Dodge Journey (7% 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?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,736 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2009 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes rotors”, in 19 of 106 complaints, followed by “brake pads” (17).
Other 2009 Dodge Journey problems
- Electrical System problems (767)
- Air Bags problems (269)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (195)
- Engine problems (149)
- Power Train problems (104)
- Steering problems (72)
- Tires problems (52)
See all 2009 Dodge Journey problems or service brakes problems across all Journey years.