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2013 Dodge Journey brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 75 complaints for the 2013 Dodge Journey, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
75 15% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
65,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
7 and 0
Injuries and deaths
3 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When brakes problems show up

Brakes complaints by mileage, 2013 Dodge Journey Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 65,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 5 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 8 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 5 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 8 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 8 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 4 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 3 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 3 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 65,000 miles
Based on 44 complaints that include mileage. 41% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles5
20k to 40k miles8
40k to 60k miles5
60k to 80k miles8
80k to 100k miles8
100k to 120k miles4
120k to 140k miles3
140k to 160k miles3
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 44 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 injuries.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge journey. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the stability control failed without warning. The contact attempted to apply the brakes; however, the brakes failed and a crash occurred. The contact was unable to provide details of the crash and how she received head injuries and lost consciousness. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact received facial, neck, tongue, and head injuries that required medical attention.

Reported at 26,000 miles, May 2016 CrashInjury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge journey. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes malfunctioned and the vehicle crashed into a trailer. The driver sustained injuries to the legs and back, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and a police report was filed. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the brake master cylinder rod failed and caused the brakes to malfunction. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Reported at 80,000 miles, September 2016 CrashInjury

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