2009 Dodge Journey Awd brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 56 complaints for the 2009 Dodge Journey Awd, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 56 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 22,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 20 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 18 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 22,000 miles, and 77% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
2009 sxt AWD dodge journey is a replacement for the initial journey we purchased which was a lemon. We picked up this car 5/2009. It had a strange smell, much like propane when the engine was warm. The dealer was unable to identify after several visits. We gave up. This problem continued for the last year - progressively the smell worsened. On thursday, 10-28-10 while on interstate 270 I noticed smoke coming from my engine, and the propane smell was almost over powering. I phoned the dealer again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that while trying to decelerate from 5 MPH, the brakes would exhibit an abnormal pulsation and the vehicle would vibrate excessively. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that she would need to replace the brakes and the rotors. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred four times and the brakes and rotors were repaired each time. The failure mileage was approximately 9,300. Updated 02/01/11 updated 02/03/11
Other problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Journey Awd
- Electrical system 47 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Tires 20 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints
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