2009 Dodge Journey: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Sep 16, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

My name is [xxx] and I am complaining about my 2009 dodge journey r/t awd. First the electrical system or wiring harness has a severe problem. It does not want to start like it should. I've been through 2 good interstate batteries in the last 2 years that have not seemed to work. Next and the most dangerous is the braking system which is to small for this vehicle. From what I have researched they used a braking system from a dodge magnum(in the series 1 from 2008-2012) when it should have been used from an SUV. The rotors where out after 9000 miles while the front pads go after 3000-4000 miles. Leaving the back brake pads with the longest life of around 5000 miles this is with aggressive or non-aggressive driving it doesn't matter. This kind of brake and rotor wear and tear is nowadays unheard of. This kind of vehicle is unsafe and very expensive for the average american vehicle owner. These vehicles are as plain as day as much of a lemon as they come. Between the electrical or ignition problems that are as plain as day and can not be fixed by your average mechanic and thousands of dollars. Also the breaking system which is to small that also can't be fixed without many thousand dollars worth of parts and labor. Not to mention the thousands that have already been put into these problems that did not fix for long. The only other thing that I feel that can happen is for there to be a recall by dodge. To fix the electrical-ignition problem and to have a bigger breaking system put on like they did the (series 2 journey from 2012 on till now). And the braking issues are better. So if they can do it now why can they fix the series 1. I think it's a combination of laziness and greediness with there money. Pleas help my vehicle right along with the other tens of thousands who have the same problems. Don't let dodge get away with this and help make these problems an active recall !! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 2, 2016 · Brakes · 131,000 miles · GA

Brake rotors warped. Trouble stopping. Steering wheel shaking when brakes applied.

Filed Dec 17, 2014 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · TX

I have owned this vehicle since october 2012. I have had to replace the brakes and rotors 3 times. The brakes and rotors wear in 1 year or less.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · NC

The 2009 dodge journey brake pads and rotors wearout prematurely and create a safety hazard. I believe that the brakes are under-designed for the vehicle weight and should be redesigned and replaced under recall. I am a very conservative driver yet still have to replace the pads and rotors every 20,000 to 24,000 miles.

Filed Jan 23, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 54,390 miles · VA

We bought the dodge journey in dec 2012 3 weeks or so later I returned to dealership with a clicking sound when I moved the steering wheel that the front end was shaking and that there was a load roar long story short every 6 months rotors brakes tires are having to be replaced and I guess what really set things more in motion was jan 21 2014 while traveling down the interstate to take a sick child to the dr the left front tire valve steam blew out my husband got the car off the road only to jack it up to change tire when the weight of the vehicle bent the jack causing it to fall almost on my husbands foot, we bought this car because it was a v6 and had the room we need to travel to dr appts with our special needs child because we have to travel so far I have had nothing but trouble the dealership after a fight agreed to put new brakes the machined the rotors and said the steering was a dodge thing nothing to worry about only the load clicking when pulling in or out of a parking space and the roar in the front they claim is the raos and they also at this time put 4 new tires on the car now mind you this was all done 7/6/13 and they done all of this when they purchased the car in 11/20/12 and when I go back in to the car fax every 6 months the breaks rotors and tires have to be replaced. Now here it is 6 months later for us and blow out also we just changes the rotors and brakes on the 11 of this month so see the 6 month deal with this car and when searching other complaints I am finding the same problem I have contacted chrysler and they say call my dealership I informed [xxx] at chrysler it was not the dealerships problem they didn't make the car. It is a death trap there are so many more issues with this car but the deadly ones are the tires blowing out the brakes crumbling and the rotors wearing out with in 6 months thank u and I so hope that someone can help us. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 9, 2013 · Brakes · 15,143 miles · CA

The brake and rotor system on my car have prematurely worn down to the point of replacement at least 5 or 6 times in the 3-4 years I have owned this vehicle. This is a very well known issue with the dodge journey, and they refuse to do anything about it.

Filed May 19, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

Bought the vehicle used from a toyota dealer ,the brakes were pulsating from warped rotors ,had a brake job done and now the brakes are squealing, /and now the second thing the vehicle hesitates to start, you have to keep turning the key on and off to get it to start ,when you try to start it just clicks one time ,if were a bad connection on the batt. It would click as long as you held the key to the start position .not happy with this vehicle at all but I'm stuck with the payments so I have to live with it ...

Filed Dec 20, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 53,000 miles · CT

Electrical system failure due to wiring harness melting, radiator cracked because bracket for AC is connected too tight when car is manufactured, battery died prematurely because of failed wires, rotors warped causing car to shake violently when braking. All these problems and others for a car with only 60,000 miles. Have spent over $2000 to date in repairs that numerous people have had related to this vehicle. Based on online complaints and talking to mechanics who have worked on this car no one can believe that the correct electrical recall has taken place. There have been electrical recalls on vehicle, but not for most common failure. No one understands why brake issue has not been recalled and no one understands why the radiators keep failing without a recall. Will it take a serious crash? Safety of the consumer is at risk. You pay $20,000 for a car and think it will last awhile. This car has major problems that are consistent from buyer to buyer.

Filed Sep 13, 2012 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · NV

This journey has had premature wearing on the brakes and rotors. We have had the car 3 years now and have had brakes done at least 6 times and it only has 47,000. This is a huge safety concern. Also in order to change your batter you have to take it to the dealership, so if you break down you have no choice but to have it towed and taken to the dealership which is hundreds of dollars. Also my husband is handicap, and this poses a big problem for him or anyone else. This car was made poorly. We cannot afford brakes every 6 months and even after you get the brakes done it is constant problems. We try to use our other car we win driving with our kids for fear the brakes will go out or something.

Filed Jul 24, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 18,115 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that while braking at 55 MPH, the steering wheel shook. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the brake pads and rotors were replaced. The failure occurred at least four times and each time the dealer had to replace the rotors and brake pads. Also, the engine would take at least a couple of minutes before starting. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the contact should notified the federal safety agency. They offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 18,115 and the current mileage was 47,000. The consumer was informed, the vehicle had a history of premature wear of the brake pads and rotors due to them being too small and thin to handle the braking duties required by the size and weight of the vehicle. Updated 08/13/12

Filed Dec 13, 2011 · Brakes · 14,608 miles · IN

Brake pads and rotors. Brake pads wear away way premature and rotors also wear to fast.

Filed Sep 25, 2011 · Brakes · 14,500 miles · CA

Around 14,000 miles the brake pedal would sink. Dealer found bad master cylinder. During further inspection of brake system they also found front brake pads worn. At 24,000 the rear pads and rotors are no good. You can feel car shimmy when slowing down on freeway. Pre-mature failure on pads and rotors. Car is mostly freeway miles with no hard braking.