Five problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Journey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Dodge Journey based on all problems reported for the 2012 Journey.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. While driving 65 mph in inclement weather, the brake pedal was depressed and the abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated and the brakes failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the brakes failed occasionally while driving. When the contact attempted to stop, the brake pedal had to be depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who test drove the vehicle, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the abs and the traction control warning lights intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (ville platte Dodge,1320 w main st, ville platte, la 70586, (337) 363-6627) who indicated that they serviced the vehicle for a manufacturer recall concerning the brakes and within a week the contact noticed an abnormal noise and the brakes had failed to function properly when applied. The vehicle as taken to the dealer more than twice and they had been unable to replicate and diagnose the vehicle after several test drives. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic), 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling) but was uncertain if the dealer remedied the recall repairs which was very unacceptable for the contact because the brakes had not functioned properly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if they may be able to provide a repair solution to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Dyd.
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2012 Dodge Journey. When the brake pedal was depressed, it failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into the driver side of another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The driver sustained bruising from the seat belt restraint and air bag, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a repair center, investigated the crash, and determined that the brake system may have been faulty prior to the crash. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v431000 (engine) and 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic) after the crash occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the crash and was to investigate the brake failure and air bag deployment. The contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the brakes failed. The contact stated that the brakes failed only a few months after they were installed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brakes had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.