2017 Dodge Journey Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Dodge Journey, 8% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was in park waiting for a spot to open up in a school parking lot, took my vehicle out of park and proceeded to put in drive and move 20 feet or so to the parking spot, as I was turning into the spot I engaged the brake to come to a complete stop but my pedal did not work, it did not spring back like it is suppose to and my vehicle did not stop and a concrete parking pillar stopped my vehicle for me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11139890, filed 2018-10, 31,900 miles“Just left my drive way not from from it about to turn on another road when my car steering went out the dash was froze and when I went to use the brakes I couldn't. I was glad I was only going 13mph and didn't have to turn and no one was around me. My kids were in the car with me we rolled to a slow stop. I then turned the push button off then I turned the car back on and it acted fine. That's is dangerous. It could have ended badly. I just bought this car and now I don't even want it anymore. To scared to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11124207, filed 2018-09, 30,000 miles“We were driving down a 55 mile per hour highway and getting ready to make a right hand turn onto a narrow bridge. We slow down before making the turn and as we proceeded the car shut down losing control of brakes and power steering. We were able to pull wheel enough from going off the bridge. We were able to start it right backup after we got control and came to a stop, but it was one of the most scary experiences ever with a vehicle. Immediately made appt to have it looked at by dealership and they could not find anything to help us. …”
NHTSA complaint #11113660, filed 2018-07, 8,000 miles“On july 17th 2019. I was gaining speed on an entrance ramp to highway 95n in stafford, va. As I approached 60 MPH the SUV's steering wheel locked up on me and I couldn't turn the wheel. I tried the brakes and the brakes wouldn't work they were hard and would not push down. I let it slow itself down and made it to the side of 95n. I then put the SUV in park with hazards on. I exited the SUV to check for any damage and or indications of what caused the svu to lock up while driving. There was no sign of anything that I could see. I returned to the driver's seat restarted the SUV. …”
NHTSA complaint #11234985, filed 2019-07, 26,485 miles“To whom it may concern, I left my home and was heading to work when someone ran a stop sign. I had to slam on my brakes to avoid being t-boned. The brakes worked at first, then the peddle pulsed and went to the floor board. I pulled over and looked for brake fluid leaking under the vehicle. After not seeing any, I tried pumping the brakes and the peddle kind of started working again, but if you keep pressure on the peddle, it will go to the floor board. When you drive it, the brakes barley respond for the first 1.5 to 2 of movement, then most of the braking is in the next 1 to 1.5 of movement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11309266, filed 2020-02, 27,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10212234Mar 9, 2022Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10221098Apr 7, 2021Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10193951Apr 7, 2021Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10217451Nov 8, 2017A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no…
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 2017 Dodge Journey
59 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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