2009 Dodge Journey Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 318about this part
- Share
- 22%of 1,433 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,850miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 318 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Dodge Journey, 22% of the 1,433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,850 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Something wrong with it stating as sometimes it won't start. I replaced starter and still same issue, I have to pur it in neutral and try to start it and eventually it does but it shouldn't be this way also it stop working as I was driving getting ready to make a turn and I had to restart it but once again it wouldn't start the first few times which I had to put in neutral and I was in the city traffic very dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11378198, filed 2020-12, 190,000 miles“Everytime I brake my vehicle it jerks. Ive replaced my brakes and this issue still happens. Also a few times ive had my vehicle turn off with all lights on while I was at a stop light and a couple days ago it wouldnt start after two attempts to start then on the third attempt it started.”
NHTSA complaint #11080174, filed 2018-03, 13,300 miles“My vehicle has less than 90000 miles and I've put 4 sets of brakes and rotors on it. I've also had numerous problems with it not wanting to start while the battery test out perfect. I have put 3 sets of tires on it, and the transmission is shifting hard a lot of the time also.it's a shame people have to die before y'all recall vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10610028, filed 2014-07, 38,000 miles“Takata recall on my vehicle is possible with my transmission. While I was in motion and in drive my vehicle began to rev and not gain any speed. Takata recall, my cruise control light come on when in park but does not work while I am driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11164427, filed 2019-01, 86,000 miles“The 2009 Dodge Journey brake pads and rotors wearout prematurely and create a safety hazard. I believe that the brakes are under-designed for the vehicle weight and should be redesigned and replaced under recall. I am a very conservative driver yet still have to replace the pads and rotors every 20,000 to 24,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10633837, filed 2014-09, 21,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216329Nov 3, 2012Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Years 160,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper…
- 10040493Feb 18, 2011Chrysler: 2009 journey. There may be complaints of the front brake pad life.
- 10040042Feb 1, 2011Dodge: front brake components have extended warranty, 3yrs or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 6% |
| 2019 | 6 | 6% |
| 2018 | 25 | 11% |
| 2017 | 17 | 8% |
| 2016 | 54 | 14% |
| 2015 | 106 | 19% |
| 2014 | 87 | 21% |
| 2013 | 74 | 21% |
| 2012 | 107 | 28% |
| 2011 | 55 | 33% |
| 2010 | 137 | 14% |
| 2009 | 318 | 22% |
| 2008 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Journey
767 complaintsAir bags
269 complaintsEngine
149 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
104 complaintsOther or unknown
87 complaintsSteering
72 complaintsTires
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsWheels
31 complaintsElectronic stability control
23 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Journey
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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