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2010 Dodge Journey AWD Brakes Problems

Complaints
22about this part
Share
23%of 97 total for the year
Median mileage
20,244miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD, 23% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,244 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When driving, both at low neighborhood speed and at highway speed, the engine stalls, lights and radio stay on, steering wheel locks and brakes lock. It has happened several times intermittently and unpredictably. I didn't become scared until it happened when I was on a highway going 60mph and almost wrecked trying to safely exit (date indicated below). The car is now in my driveway because I am afraid to drive it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11019336, filed 2017-08, 120,000 miles

“Purchased Dodge journey in december of 2011. Have only driven 11,300 miles. Bought 4 new tires two months ago. Have been keeping up with all regular maintenance to the vehicle. Wheel shakes tremendously when applying the brakes. Also, car drags when releasing the throttle. A car cut me off and I had to brake fast. Brakes didn't feel like they were working properly.”

NHTSA complaint #10476704, filed 2012-09, 54,000 miles

“This car is six years old and I have now had to replace brake pads and rotors three times. Each time the technician indicates that there is minimal brake pad left and the rotors are rusted, pitted and overheated. They recommend in each case that the the repair is a safety concern. What I have read online from other journey owners is that the brakes are woefully inadequate for the vehicle size and weight. It is time that chrysler repair this once and for all.”

NHTSA complaint #11014552, filed 2017-08, 72,000 miles

“I bought this vehicle brand new since I put at least 3-4 sets of brakes on this car and 2 sets of rotors a year since owning it. I have 56000 miles on my car I know that brakes and rotors are not covered under warranty it's regular maintenance on a vehicle. But this is over kill. My car is currently in the shop I believe that my anti lock brake pump assembly is out. I've replace the master cylinder and 2 brake lines I still have no pedal to speak of. The first month I owned this car the brakes and rotors were replaced by barreth in washington, mo”

NHTSA complaint #11208794, filed 2019-05, 56,000 miles

“I was traveling 70 MPH and engine just stopped running no power steering brakes I was able to get to side of highway without accident. Car would not start again until 20minutes later then car has run fine”

NHTSA complaint #10610543, filed 2014-07, 59,000 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20102223%
20095635%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD

Electrical system
53 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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