2009 Dodge Journey AWD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 35%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,170miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD, 35% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,170 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My husband and I both felt something was wrong with the brakes almost immediately after purchasing the vehicle. We both went into the dealership and asked why it was shaking while braking, the dealership said not to worry it just was the ABS. Now we learn we need new brakes and that Dodge is/was replacing brakes- 36000 miles or 3 years. Would have been nice to know that years ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10586159, filed 2014-05, 2,000 miles“Car won't start at random intervals. Will not make any noise, just a click. Started roughly a year ago, after a few minutes it would start again. Now I wait more than a half hour. Never sure if it will start. This car is stranding me. It has a list of problems such as bad brakes that have been fixed multiple times and other electrical issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10484897, filed 2012-11, 24,000 miles“For a while now, randomly my journey will get stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear after taking off. I will have to stop, put it in park, shut off the engine and restart it for it to reset itself. The steering wheel shakes when applying the brakes, but I've have a complete new set of brakes put on it, rotors and new calipers in the front. The brakes also make a knocking sound. I also got a complete set of tires and they seem to be wearing quicker than normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593079, filed 2014-05, 89,950 miles“I bought my car used in february 2011 with 26000 miles on it. Since then, I have put 10,000 miles on it and have had to replace the front and rear brake pads and rotors twice. The brakes wear prematurely and make a loud grinding noise that you can feel in the brake pedal. The dealership needs to recall the faulty brake system on these vehicles. I can't continue to pay $600+ every 6 months on brakes. This is ridiculous!”
NHTSA complaint #10446816, filed 2012-02, 20,000 miles“Rotors, brake pads, and calipers. I have had my car in the shop 3 times within the last month to try to fix this problem. My tires/brakes vibrate and make a loud humming sound on the freeway at speeds above 50 MPH and when I apply the brakes. The problem started in october, I was told they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. I took it back in january and have been back 3 times since then.”
NHTSA complaint #10308981, filed 2010-02, 21,153 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 | 23% |
| 2009 | 56 | 35% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsTires
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Journey AWD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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