2010 Dodge Journey Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 37,727 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes rotors” (18% of reports).
- 100service brakes complaints
- 37,727median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%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 18 of 100 complaints (18%)
- Brake pads: mentioned in 16 of 100 complaints (16%)
- Steering wheel began: mentioned in 5 of 100 complaints (5%)
- Front rear: mentioned in 5 of 100 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the 2010 Dodge Journey at $550, and half of them between $520 and $620.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2015), 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 problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 100 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 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 2010 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.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact sated while driving 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact made a left turn and the brakes seized. The contact stated that the ECS, engine check, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated…
I have been stranded in this vehicle to many times to count. Mostly I had to get a jump to get it back home or keep it running until I returned home. Within the last 30 days I have installed a new alternator and starter. Walmart has installed 4 new batteries due to it being under warranty. So as of…
COMPONENT malfunction: ABS control module (module is part of the Electronic Stability Program and Traction Control System). Available for inspection: Upon Request. Safety risk: Random locking of front abs system at speeds of 20mph or less (GREAT concern for event happening at a greater speed )…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Dodge Journeys have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 100 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2010 Dodge Journey (10% of the 988 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 2010 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 37,727 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey?
Owners report a typical cost of $550 (half paid between $520 and $620), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2010 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes rotors”, in 18 of 100 complaints, followed by “brake pads” (16).
Other 2010 Dodge Journey problems
- Electrical System problems (600)
- Engine problems (164)
- Air Bags problems (89)
- Steering problems (69)
See all 2010 Dodge Journey problems or service brakes problems across all Journey years.