2012 Dodge Journey brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 108 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 108 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 67 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 67 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Engine light multiple times- emissions control - found online but did not receive a recall: in affected cars, fca will replace the catalytic converter and update software for the powertrain control module — that is, your car’s primary drivetrain computer. Fca will recycle the old catalytic converter to remove the precious metals common in such devices, a usual practice. “obviously the catalytic converter, that’s the biggest part of this,” chernoby said.
Brake pedal goes completely to the floor when braking. Happens intermittently, brakes work perfectly fine for 2 to 3 weeks then occurs again. Has happened 4 times. Completely replaced brake fluid, checked brake pump and brake line for leaks, no leakage visible. Can it be brake module or ABS module that is defective? Vehicle was in motion everytime situation occurred on the highway.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Journey
- Electrical system 116 complaints
- Engine 103 complaints
- Stability control 44 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 35 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints