2010 Dodge Journey: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Jul 13, 2023 · Electrical · OH

Horn randomly sounds which has nearly caused accidents. The only way to stop it is to remove fuses. This is a common issue with the horn pad wearing.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Brakes, Suspension · 80,500 miles · IL

In june 2016 I took my car to bettehausen dodge in tinley park, il. They did some repairs and since then the horn goes off by itself. The car can be parked with the motor off or you could be driving in traffic and the horn will blow. I took the car back to bettenhausen in august 2016 they did another computer update and the horn is still going off by itself. The horn was find until I took it to bettenhausen in june. Once they finished working on it they horn blows sporadically. Again in august 2016 I had my car towed to bettenhausen because the car broke down. Upon bettenhausen reviewing my car they stated it was the heater hose, a gasket and the anti freeze bottle had a hole in it. It cost me $582.00 for that repair. The service department also informed me that I needed front and rear motor mounts broken, front and rear struts blown out, front and rear brake pads and rotors warped and worn, right rear wheeling bearing excessive noise. These are major repairs and will cost major money. Why didn't bettenhausen inspect my car thoroughly in june when it was towed in? I think these things were wrong with the car in june but it was inspected by the service department. So I drove around for months with all this wrong with my vehicle. What if I couldn't stop, or a wheel fell off while I was driving the expressway? It was under warranty in june and now it is not and these are major safety hazzards.

Filed Apr 26, 2016 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · TX

We purchased our journey in 2010, as original owners. At about 10k miles we experienced slight shaking while applying breaks on the highway. We took our vehicle to dodge service and they had to replace the rotors. We drive our car very conservatively and now in 2016 we have 36k miles. Our car started experiencing the same symptoms. We took the car to dodge service, which confirmed extreme rotor wear and even commented that it was premature wear. I contacted dodge and they refused to replace any parts. In addition, we recently (2016) are experiencing random horn honking. This is indeed a safety issue as proper horn function is a requirement for vehicle registration.

Filed May 22, 2015 · Brakes · 37,727 miles · FL

As of 5/22/2015 vehicle has 37727 miles. Chrysler issued in 3/2011 an extended warranty citing premature brake and rotor wear. Cars front rotors and brakes were replaced on 8/7/2013 - 27581 due to excessive vibration in front axle during braking. On 10/24/2013 - 28170 rear rotors had to be resurfaced due to sever vibration in rear axle. On 5/22/2015 - 37727 front brakes were replaced and front rotors were resurfaced because of excessive vibration in front axle during braking. Vibrations are severe at highway speed and could cause loss of control.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 48,452 miles · TX

Continuous brake failure due to premature brake wear and rotor wear. Caused failure with brakes resulting in going through intersection narrowly missing another car. Brakes failed and repaired at my cost 3/25/12 at 48452 miles brakes failed and repaired at my cost 7/16/13 at 67356 miles brakes failed and repaired at my cost 10/17/14 at 82951 miles key ignition replaced due to recall in 2012 and the vehicle still loses power with gauges and lights.

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · CO

Premature wearing of brake pads and rotors.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · OH

I have had my front brakes replace and back brakes and rotors replaced twice an only have 37,300 miles on my car I am scared that my brakes would fails transporting my 3 kids how the brakes and rotors wear this quick.

Filed Aug 23, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

I have had to replace front and rear brakes on this vehicle at a huge expense and the poor stopping ability caused premature wear of my tires which also had to be replaced at a large expense. Also, on multiple occasions my vehicle will not crank when the key is turned. The lights, radio, and windows continue to work, ruling out the battery as the cause. You can hear a "click" when the key is turned but the car remains dead. I have been stranded in dangerous situations when this has happened. Each time the vehicle has been taken to service, no remedy is made as I am told that the problem can not be duplicated. The vehicle is currently in for repair with the same issue. I have asked to have the electrical system checked because I have had issues with multiple bulbs blowing out, (all at the same time), one window not raising or lowering from the passenger button only and a multitude of other quirky, electrical items. I feel that this vehicle is unsafe .

Filed Jun 12, 2012 · Brakes · 36,315 miles · OH

My brakes started to grind two weeks ago. I had to have both the pads and rotors replaced. Dodge in medina, ohio stated that they are not sure why I had premature wear and would not cover the cost of repair. I stated that I am aware of the problems of the journeys breaks, however it got me no where. I had to pay to replace them totally out of pocket costing $364.93.

Filed May 30, 2012 · Brakes · 11,764 miles · TN

Problem description: purchased new 2/26/11 - on 5/25/12 the vehicle had 11764 actual miles. Heard squealing noise when applying brakes - took to dealership and rear rotors warped and rear pads noisy. Dealership replaced rear rotors and pads. Picked up vehicle afternoon of 5/25/12. Drove vehicle home and have only driven vehicle yesterday 5/29/12 and today 5/30/12 to work and, again, the squealing has occurred on my way home (5/30/12). Called the service manager immediately and reported. Am taking into dealership first thing in morning again (5/31/12). [*also please note that on 01/13/12 I had a fluid leak under left front of vehicle and the vehicle was inspected by the dealership where purchased and the dealership had to replace a left axleshaft seal which they stated was a defect.]

Filed Apr 13, 2012 · Brakes · 19,000 miles · NY

We have had to replace front brake pads and rotors approximately every 12,000 miles on this car. We bought the car used with only approximately 18,000 miles on it and at approximately 19,000 miles the front brake pads and rotors had to be replaced for worn out pads and warped rotors. Took it to a dodge dealer to see why the brakes wore out so early and they said it had non-mopar brake pads on it so it voided the warranty and there was nothing they could do for us. It has approximately 58,000 miles on it now and we have had to replace the front brake pads and rotors 3 times for worn out pads and warped rotors and the rear brake pads and rotors once at 40,000 miles for the same. I have never had a vehicle go thru brakes like this one. The brakes are undersized for the weight of the vehicle and dodge knows it but refuses to do anything about it, that is not right! When the brakes wear out this quickly with normal driving conditions there is a problem. This needs to be addressed before someone gets injured or killed due to this poorly designed brake system.

Filed Feb 25, 2012 · Brakes · 12,000 miles · AZ

Brakes and rotors warped took to dodge they told me not their problem. So we fixed ourselves cost around $250.00. I now have 40000 miles and just put on the 4th set of rotors and brakes. Dodge needs to fix this car it is unsafe I cannot afford to trade it.