2012 Dodge Journey Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2012 Dodge Journey, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 63,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “control service brakes” (15% of reports).
- 95service brakes complaints
- 63,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 23%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.
- Control service brakes: mentioned in 14 of 95 complaints (15%)
- Electronic stability: mentioned in 14 of 95 complaints (15%)
- ABS traction: mentioned in 10 of 95 complaints (11%)
- Chrysler jeep ram: mentioned in 6 of 95 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 55 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 95 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 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 (2)
Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
Risk: If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 dodge journey and fiat 500 vehicles manufactured from october 24, 2011, through october 26, 2011. Some vehicles were assembled with contaminated brake fluid and may experience a degradation of the sealing components within the brake system.
Risk: This could lead to loss of braking ability increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and replace all brake components that come in contact with hydraulic brake fluid. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Well I don't know I bought my car from extreme Auto I don't know if he is paying the police off or what to exchange cars or vin numbers but my vehicle has a few of the recalls that are still rolling on the ABS light is coming on the engine Department a few other things that I could not get fixed…
Component/System That Failed or Malfunctioned & Availability for Inspection I have experienced multiple safety-critical failures in my 2012 Dodge Journey, including transmission failure, catalytic converter defects, engine repairs, electrical malfunctions, and brake system issues. Pattern of…
Engine problems
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Dodge Journeys have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 95 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2012 Dodge Journey (25% of the 376 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 2012 Dodge Journey service brakes?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 63,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2012 Dodge Journey?
The most frequent phrase is “control service brakes”, in 14 of 95 complaints, followed by “electronic stability” (14).
Other 2012 Dodge Journey problems
- Electrical System problems (116)
- Engine problems (97)
See all 2012 Dodge Journey problems or service brakes problems across all Journey years.