2009 Dodge Journey AWD: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Brakes · 21,624 miles · PA

Rotors warped. Had to replace front rotors and pads on 1/26/10 - 21,624 miles, 8/6/11 - 29,723 miles, 8/16/11 - 45,561 miles. Replaced rear rotors and pads 2/23/11 - 38,529 miles. Vehicle would shake and shimmy due to warped rotors. Resulted in premature wear and replacement of tires at 38,529 miles. Out-of-pocket costs to me: $739.13 for rotors and pads, $910.30 for tires. Last set of replacement rotors, ordered on internet, came with lifetime warranty against warping and cracking. Why can't dodge/chrysler corp. Come up with reliable brake components and properly engineered braking system for a vehicle of this weight?

Filed Sep 7, 2010 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · PA

My dodge journey has 28,000 miles on it, and was purchased new in march of 2009. There has been a noticeable pulsing, and noise when the brakes are applied. During a routine oil change my local mechanic urged my to have my brakes and rotors replaced for safeties sake, and noted that they would not pass inspection. They were in such poor condition that my mechanic would not resurface the rotors, and only replace them. I immediately scheduled an appointment with the dealer I purchased the car from(reedman toll, langhorne pa). The dealer would provide no compensation, and would not acknowledge that chrysler has an issue with their brakes/rotors. Upon the dealers inspection, he conformed the brake and rotor wear, as expected. The deal told me that I could go "another 1,000 or so miles" on these brakes and rotors before I needed to do anything. I questioned the need for rotors at less than 30,00 miles and I was told that 30,000 miles is an acceptable amount for replacement. I have owned many cars, and none of them have had rotors replaced before 50,000. Upon further research, their are thousands of complaints against chrysler in regards to brakes and rotors, and they have done nothing. Brakes are the most critical item on your car and they are willing to roll the dice with my family. This is unacceptable. I should have no safety concerns or out of pocket expenses with a new car. But, now I'm faced with $900 in repairs in an economy that I should be saving in. Chrysler should be stepping up and taking cure of its customers rather than risking possible injury.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Brakes · 14,000 miles · TX

Pre-mature brake rotor warping and subsequent pad wear. 2009 dodge journey had all 4 rotors and all pads replaced at 14,000 miles at my expense. Now at 28,500 miles, I have the same problem again. Dodge/chrysler will do anything about it.

Filed May 19, 2010 · Brakes · 11,090 miles · PA

2009 dodge journey sxt awd. Front brake system. Had vibration in front end, dealership told me it was rust from being parked outside and that the technician had sanded it off. This did not correct the problem that I felt were warped rotors. I took a trip to mechanicsburg, about 350 miles from home, and upon return my brakes are "toast". Pads, rotors and who knows what else are all going to have to be replaced at a significant cost to me; more than $400.00 (us) in this economy. I bought an american car to do my part for the economy. I think I am going to regret this purchase. I traded my 2001 land rover in for this.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Brakes · 29,000 miles · UT

Reduced braking caused by worn front rotors and front brake pads from prematurely wearing out in 13 months of use. Rotors worn beyond repair (cannot be resurfaced) and pads worn completely. Appears to be design and product failure. Braking system maybe inadequate for the load of the vehicle causing excessive wear. Requires upgraded braking system to offset size and weight of vehicle. Additionally, cannot purchase any upgrade rotors from third party suppliers due to newness of model. Nothing is currently available except the same oem parts from dodge/chrysler. Vehicle sustained a loss of braking efficiency until almost complete loss of front braking system. Loud grinding and high pitch noise from rotors. No warning lights or warning system that braking system required repair or service. Vehicle lost front brakes sooner than a reasonable person would have or could have anticipated and no warning to cause inspection to occur.