My wife drive this vehicle mostly to work and I am afraid for her to drive anymore I had to replace the brake calibres they lock up and then I end up replacing the roeder and the brake pads they are also the power steering pump I had to replace and the hoses for it has busted a few times.I have luckily been the one driving when it has done any of those things. I'm afraid of my wife to drive it anymore. It is her car.I own a dodge dakota and love it,but the journey is a terrible made vehicle. I'm not expecting anything from this just want dodge to know, but I'm sure they already do.
2009 Dodge Journey brakes problems
318 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 22,700. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 318
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 22,700
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: rotor9
- Foundation components: disc: pads7
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Journey brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Dodge Journey brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2009 Dodge Journey owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag, check engine, and the eps traction warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake module control sensor however, the failure persisted. The mechanic referred the contact to an authorized dealer for assistance. The contact then took the vehicle to lithia chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of santa fe (7401 cerrillos rd, santa fe, nm 87507) where the diagnosis confirmed that the brake module control sensor was defective. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact brought the vehicle back to the dealer for a second diagnostic test to be performed. The results were still pending. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard and shift the vehicle into gear while the brake pedal was being depressed for the vehicle to start. The contact stated that the stability control and brake warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle experienced failures with the intake and transmission. The contact was concerned that the vehicle would independently shift to second gear or to the park position. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted to be able to shift gears. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
Abs< brake light, traction control, esp lights all on and flash. Have replaced control module and booster & mater.
The vehicle will stall on cranking which a red light will light up you will have to get under vehicle and tap starter constantly to crank. Starter has been replaced 2x problem still happens its spark fire under car. The vehicle will be cut off stationed after a drive then it was crank period until 20 min . When parked to get in and drive it want start. Has been test on machine battery good starter good and transmission it detected and electrical. Also when unlocking doors only 3 doors will unlock one you hot unlock wipers will come on.
All of the buttons stopped working in the driver's side door, along with the two back doors. The windows, locks, etc do not work because of this. The airbag light keeps turning off and on. Now all of the wiring is acting like it is messed up. The brake lights keep coming on, the car randomly won't start, the overhead light comes on when the right blinker is used. Now the car won't shift out of park 8/10 tries. The car also acts like it loses power randomly while driving in town. These problems have been listed as recalls, yet my car is not on the list.
I've had the car for 2 years. Since I've had it, it would randomly not start, the heat would only work in the back vents. Got everything fixed associated with starter, battery, everything. For the last 6 months, my engine like has been on, and an esp light. I got the engine checked, brakes fixed, routers, brake pedal switch replaced and it's still doing the exact thing. Gear won't shift sometimes but it isn't the transmission.now they are saying possible electrical issue but this has been going on for months! After I've put more than 1000 into everything that has not fixed the issue.
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.
I already filed a report on how the electrical system is messing up. Also how the braking system is to small for this vehicle ,and how they were out extremely to fast. This time I am trying to find another form in which I can through the mail system try and get hold of the federal safety agency to try and receive a recall . Due to me and the other tens of thousands who also have this same problem.
Questions about the 2009 Dodge Journey brakes
Does the 2009 Dodge Journey have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 318 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Dodge Journey, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 Dodge Journey brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 22,700 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Dodge Journey brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Journey have bad brakes?
The Dodge Journey model years with the most brakes complaints are 2009 (318 complaints), 2010 (137 complaints) and 2012 (107 complaints).
Other 2009 Dodge Journey problems
Electrical 767Airbags 269Engine 172Transmission 104Steering 72Tires 52Acceleration 34Visibility 32Wheels 31Driver assistance 25Body 21Suspension 20Lights 15Fuel system 11Locks 9Seat belts 9Seats 6
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