2011 Dodge Journey brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 55 complaints for the 2011 Dodge Journey, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 55 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 49 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 21,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
The car has been shaking for a few months now, worse when braking. Twice now, we have had to stop abruptly and the front brakes did not work correctly. Once it did cause a minor accident. There is a loud grinding sound from the front wheel area and poor stopping and the steering wheel shakes. It has been to the dealer four times now for the same complaints. They replaced the rear rotors for some reason. Now they are replacing the front rotors.
I was getting noise from the brakes and a slight vibration at highway speeds, 50 MPH or higher. Per dealer diagnosis front and rear rotors needed to be turned, but the brake pads are fine, they turned the rotors. About april or may I began to feel the slight vibration again when driving at speeds above 50 MPH. I forgot to tell the dealership in april when I had my oil changed. I waited until the next oil change but by this time I had 13,000+ miles on it.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Journey
- Electrical system 43 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints