2012 Dodge Journey: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 10, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 66,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was soft, and the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the failure might be related to the ABS module. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle had previously been repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and that additional repairs would be at the owners expense. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2020 · Steering · 77,000 miles · NY

It's been a few weeks now that my steering wheel started turning hard.. When it got really hard to turn was when I took it serious that something may be wrong.. About three week ago , being at the end of june I checked my power steering oil I noticed I had major oil loss.. I had it serviced as a local garage thinking it may have been the rack and pinions. When they serviced it was serviced with a new power steering cooler and pump..costing me over $1000 in repairs.the problem wasn't fixed because the wheel was still hard to turn. The next day I took it to good year, they clean the rack and pinion with degreaser from all the oil leaking.. The told me to drive it for a couple day and see what happens.. It drove normal for a week, july 4 2020 while out in about, it started smoking and squeaking.. I pulled over and has it told to a garage.. I'm thinking it may be the serpentine belt.

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Brakes · 70,644 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. While driving approximately 25 MPH, a grinding noise was heard without warning when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to crown dodge of fayetteville (436 n mcpherson church rd, fayetteville, nc 28303, 910‑920‑9613) where it was diagnosed that the brake pads were not fitted correctly on the calipers and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. Several weeks later, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer were the front disc brake pads were replaced. The contact stated that the brake failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 70,644.

Filed Feb 22, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · VT

The heater works great on the driverside and blows cold on the passenger side no matter what you do.autostart doesn't work when it's cold out, thought that was the point of it but guess not.makes a really loud winding noise when I starting it,also goes into gears hard most of the time. Got the hard to find 225/55/19 tires on it and my brakes make a lot of noises. My front end makes a bunch of popping and grinding when turning left or right going forward or backwards, heatsheild is falling off around the driveshaft. Service all wheel drive light comes on often, the park assist stopped working ,taillights flickering often, one of my fobs works when it wants to even with a new battery.driver seat is also starting to act up to having to wiggle the switch around to make it work. No one wants to fix the problems with my journey rt making me regret getting this SUV I was practically forced into buying/trading it and when I went to the place of purchase a few days after getting was promised these issues fixed and I'm still waiting will not put my children in this car going to get rid of this nightmare soon as I get the chance since this so called 4star safety raiting is bs don't feel safe at all

Filed Oct 9, 2017 · Driver assistance · 111,000 miles · TN

Loss of vehical speed, grinding noise & braking, trouble steering, lose of control around a bend, humming & grindig noise from ABS ingaging braking, while vehicle was in motion, driving at 40 MPH speed, on city streets. Esc (elcetronic stabiltiy control) warning light come on flashing indicating failer of the clock spring modual.

Filed Aug 20, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 32,000 miles · NJ

On august 3rd 2017 I purchased a 2012 dodge journey with 32000 miles. On august 4 2017 I picked the vehicle up. I noticed that evening that the front right headlight was not working. I brought the car back to the dealer and they fixed it. On august 13, 2017 the tire pressure light came on. I went to fill the tire but it seemed fine. I figured it was just a sensor that needed to be fixed. August 15, 2017 the change oil light came on even though it didn't need to be serviced. August 17, 2017 as I went to put the car in drive the car seemed to be pulling and the traction control light came on. Then the ABS light and the maintenance awd light came on along with the others. The car will hesitate to accelerate and makes a kind of grinding noise off and on. The lights don't always stay on and will come off the screens but eventually they do come back on and grinding underneath the car starts again.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 86,000 miles · TN

The brake warning light, ABS warning light and traction control warning lights come on randomly. Sometimes the brakes fail to engage when the ABS light is lit and the vehicle makes a weird noise (sounds like grinding sound). Yesterday my wife was unable to stop at a traffic signal and went through a red light when the brakes would not work. This model and year are under a recall r61 (hhtsa 15v675000) but chrysler support says our VIN is not covered. Turns out that the manufacture date of our car is about 6 months prior to the reported recall manufacturing dates. This is a dangerous situation that they refuse to even look at or diagnose without charging us to do so. It does not take a rocket scientist to see that our vehicle is exhibiting the exact same problems and symptoms as detailed in the above recall. I guess they want someone to die before taking action. It is my understanding that safety items like ABS are covered for 5 yrs or 100000 miles and our vehicle is under that description as it has 86,000 miles and was built 10/2011

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · MI

Every 3 to 4 months I have to get new breaks because the breaks start grinding so bad.

Filed Jun 8, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. The contact stated that a loud grinding sound emitted from the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also mentioned that the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated randomly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure codes were cleared, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on three occasions and the front passenger side speed sensor module was replaced. In addition, the gears slipped and the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic) and 11v550000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. While reversing out the driveway, a grinding noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics. The technician noticed that there were grooves in the rotor and stated that the caliper had not been releasing properly on the passenger side rear brake. Also, the mechanic stated that the failure might be due to the system being assembled with contaminated brake fluid. As a result, all the components for the brakes needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v550000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 04/13/15*lj updated 4/16/15*cn the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified. Updated 10/30/15 *js updated 9/28/2017

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · PA

Both rear brakes wore down to the metal and cut into my rotors. The brake light never came on,no scrapping or squealing. There should be a sensor that detects when brakes are getting low. I feel that this is a serious safety issue because my families life is in jeopardy;as well as mine.

Filed May 19, 2014 · Brakes · 53,000 miles · OH

I was driving on the highway and heard this awful squealing sound. As I sped up it would go away then when I stopped at a light it was really loud. Since then when I stop or go it now makes a grinding sound. I noticed yesterday after driving about 10miles there was a burning smell coming from my back tires. We are taking it in tonight to get it looked at. Not real happy when this vehicle is only 2yrs old.