2010 Dodge Journey Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 137about this part
- Share
- 14%of 988 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 137 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Dodge Journey, 14% of the 988 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife was driving the car and it shut off while driving. The engine and electric system shut off and she could not use the brakes. She had to coast to a parking lot and then it started up again. We have taken it into a mechanic and there is no information on the computer regarding what happened. He cannot diagnose the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11308704, filed 2020-02, 140,000 miles“I have had the rotors, pads, calipers, and master cylinder replaced several times in the past 7 years, more than any other vehicle I have owned in my 45 year lifetime. I have had all of my car's repairs done through sears so the brakes are warrantied. I had the master cylinder replaced in dec. 2016 and now having to turn around and having to replace them again.”
NHTSA complaint #10966183, filed 2017-03, 78,000 miles“I have a 2010 Dodge Journey that we have replaced the brake pads at least 3 times since december we have replaced the master cylinder and calipers. The brake continue to heat up and cause issues. We have also replaced both the driver and passenger side brake hoses.”
NHTSA complaint #11220717, filed 2019-06, 88,000 miles“I have a 10 Dodge Journey awd r/t , I am also a ase certified mechanic. My wife drives this thing easy.. No matter what brand of rotors or pads I use the problem comes back.. The problem I see is, the brakes are not up to par, basically to small for this vehicle.. The rotors should have been at least 1 to 1.5 inches larger in dia.”
NHTSA complaint #10730458, filed 2015-06, 51,000 miles“Breaks have to be replaced at least every 2 months. My car continues to overheat and we have the thermostat 5 different times. We have to keep turning the key off and on til the car decides to start. I have contacted the people about this and they keep telling me that there is no recall for my VIN number. It needs to be added because it is obviously an issue with more than just my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10891467, filed 2016-07, 87,000 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…
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 2010 Dodge Journey
600 complaintsEngine
164 complaintsOther or unknown
113 complaintsAir bags
89 complaintsSteering
69 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsElectronic stability control
40 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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