7.5
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $100
- Average Mileage:
- 40,250 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 11 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
- new front rotors & brake pads (4 reports)
- (1 reports)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer.
Day after purchase went back to service center, I was told nothing was wrong with the brakes. Brought to DODGE service center, was told to park the car until t
they could get to it. A month later. I purchased the truck to replace one that was parked. Should have turned the truck back into the dealer and got a Ford..
- Carole W., Louisville, KY, US
Brakes were grinding, replaced by Dodge for $100. Now at 49,000 miles, brakes are grinding again. Went to a Dodge dealer and was told warranty was only up to 36,000 miles.
- Thomas B., Wantagh, NY, US
Bought this 2010 Journey in 2013 from a dealer with 22k Miles. Now has 49K miles and the brakes are squeaking. Dealer claimed to have changed out the brakes. Now just 27K miles later brakes are squeaking like crazy
- Kevin L., Warren, MI, US
I purchased this car in the summer of 2013 used. It had 12K miles on it which was not bad for a used 2010 car. However, the brakes went from fine to terrible in a matter of a month. I am taking it in today to be looked at but when I took it to the dealership just two weeks ago for the oil change and inspection they never even mentioned my brakes going bad.
Overall, I have been satisfied with my vehicle but now I am reading about how the brakes are a problem with the make and model. I am frustrated because it was never brought to my attention and now I am going to be forking out a lot of money to get this fixed. I feel that this is unjust and that Dodge should have to replace these since technically it is a manufacturing issue.
- Paul P., Beaverton, OR, US
After taking it to the dealer I purchased it( Bayview in Sarnia) from 3 times within the year and paying 60-70 dollars for brake inspections I took it to a private mechanic who called McGregor's , who gave me a rental and fixed them without cost to me or any complaints.
- beckd, Wyoming, Ontario, canada
From the moment ive bought my dodge journey i had problems with the brake,i have to get them replaced every 2 mouths sometimes even less. I bought the car to get fixed at pepboys numorous of times
- Michael C., Sacramento, CA, US
I bought this car in may of 2011. didn't know about the brake issues. WELL I NOW NOW, 2 OF TO ROTORS ARE DAMAGED (JUST FOUND OUT TODAY). HAVE APPOINTMENT AT DEALERSHIP FOR MONDAY MORNING.
WHY HASN'T SOMETHING BEEN DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ???????????
- pgl, Grosse Ile, MI, US
As of October, the brakes have FINALLY reached their end -- they are now grinding while driving without putting pressure on the brakes. The front end shakes slightly when attempting to stop and the back brakes sound so bad it sounds like fingers down a chalkboard.
My girlfriend and daughter use this vehicle everyday, I am now in fear for their lives and they are no longer using the car. I took the vehicle to a mechanic and he determined the caliper is not working it is sticking or freezing which is causing all the wear and tear on the brakes.
I ONCE AGAIN, called Thomas Dodge in Highland, Indiana and took it in, not offered a rental car and after one day I was informed rust build up behind the pad which was causing the pad to drag on the rotor...REALLY? I am not stupid...my caliper is SHOT and the braking system on this vehicle is SHOT. Again, telling me I just need new pads and rotors...NO WAY. Now due to all of this grinding and trouble with my brakes, the brake dust has stained my rims and will never come off, so now I need new back rims too.
I am VERY UPSET with Dodge/Chrysler and to the point I am willing to give the car back and mess up my credit, just to not have to deal with this mess. I am going to take the car to another dealership tomorrow with a friend of mine who is a mechanic, I will be taking it to Dodge Center Garage in Cedar Lake, Indiana...I will report what happened tomorrow...wish me luck.
- Todd D., Griffith, IN, US
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED COULD FEEL THE GRINDING & VIBRATION OF METAL ON METAL IN BRAKE PEDAL. BOTH FRONT ROTORS REPLACED (AGAIN) ALONG WITH NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS. OLD SET OF ROTORS (500 MILES OLD) WERE WARPED.
- Mike C., Dumont, NJ, US
I bought my car last year in the month of october,and now im having a problem with the breaks...its only 3500 miles,
- migs21, North York, Ontario, Canada
My abs light came on in 2017 and the brakes started skidding. I took it to dealership and they said the sensor in the wheel was out and fixed it. It costed me $270. The lights came back on a week later. They said could be another sensor. It’s dangerous and ridiculous.
- destinywise8dw, Ponca City, US