Air Brake Problems of Dodge Journey

Brakes have worn to the point of near failure at only 17,300 miles.

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Constant brake problems with 2009 Dodge Journey.

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I am experiencing premature brake wear with my 2010 Dodge Journey that was purchased brand new. This will be the second time I have had to have the breaks replaced due to faulty break replacement, however, they are wanting me to pay a deductible which I should not have to pay for faulty brake work.

After 27,000 miles my 2009 Dodge Journey needs a set of new brakes for the front tires. I have had several SUV's to far surpass this millage with no new brakes needed. After taking my Journey to a local mechanic, I was told that 15 minutes before he had had an identicial 2009 Dodge Journey with the exact same problem. When I came home, I researched Dodge Journey brake problems online and was shocked at what a problem this was for Journey owners. I think a recall should be demanded. My husband and I bought this car to buy american. . . . . And this is what we get.

I am concerned about the safety of my vehicle. I have had to replace the brakes 3 times and am going to need to replace them again. I only have 26,000 miles on the vehicle. I know the "sweep" area is insufficient for the weight of my vehicle from what research I have done. I am worried that the brakes might fail with my kids in the car or on the freeway. I know I'm not the only owners to have this problem. It is a persistent problem among Dodge Journey owners.

I have an 09 Dodge Journey that has issues from day one. 1st the a/c broke. They fixed it that was only 2 weeks after I bought the car. The car was new and bought in 01/2009. At a little over 12000 miles my brakes were gone. I had to rotate rotars and put new brake pads. Ever since then I have had to change the pads (2 times the rotars completely all other times rotating the rotars)5 more times. I have called crystler and all they have done is made the warrenty to 36000 miles but that is not fixing a problem. I have gotten online and researched. I am not the only one having this problem . There are thousands of others and there are actually lawsuits out there for this reason. I was in a fenderbender in Dec. 2010 and I can not help but wonder if I would have had brakes there were 100% if it could have been avoided. With all the complants I am wondering how much it will take for a recall or something to be put into effect. I hope it does not take people getting killed for this to be corrected.

After only having 25,000 miles, my 2009 Dodge Journey needed to get all new brake pads and rotors. This came on suddenly as my car just began having a grinding sound every time I pressed the breaks. I have two small children and feel that this could have been a dangerous situation. After much research, I have found that there have been many reported incidents of the same occurrence with the 2009 Dodge Journey. After discussions with Chrysler Dodge, I suggested that this be looked into for a recall so that this unsafe situation not occur to another person, possibly ending much worse than my situation did. I am awaiting reimbursement for a portion of the amount paid toward the brakes, and as much as I would like to be fully reimbursed, I am more concerned with the safety of the vehicle and the safey of others.

My front brakes went out at 16,000 miles 6 months ago. I had to replace the break pads and rotors. Now at 23,000 miles my rear breaks have gone out (no prior warning, just all of a sudden constant squealing when I drive) and I've been told I again have to pay for new brakes and rotors. All of the expenses have been out of my own pocket, but I just was told yesterday to send my receipt for the front brake job to Chrysler for a refund but that the rear brakes are not covered. I sent the receipt in but have yet to be reimbursed.

New 2009 Dodge Journey purchased in April 2009. September 2010 I was informed that the front brake pads needed replacement and the front rotors needed resurfacing with only 17000 miles on the car! $250. 00 now today 3/19/2012 I am informed that the rear brake pads need replacement and the rear rotors need resurfacing and the front rotors need to be turned! because Chrysler issued a service bulletin stating the front rotors should not be turned, they should be replaced under the extended warranty (that we barely qualify for because our 3 years is almost up) it is recommended that we just replace the front brake pads again and replace the rotors. Total cost for brake pad/rotor related service #2 $400. 00 with only 28750 miles on the car! so with only 28750 miles on the car both front and rear break pads and rotors have been serviced, the front set twice now!.

Front brakes rotors and pads needed to be replaced at 12000 miles, rear brakes pads and rotors replaced at 20000 miles and front brakes needed to be replaced again at same time steering wheel vibrates horribly dealer said needed rear wheel alignment and 2 new tires at 20000 miles had it done brakes still squealing and grinding and dealer says "can't find anything wrong" steering wheel starting to vibrate again at 23000 miles dealer says nothing wrong can't hear squeaks in brakes unbelievable it is ear piercing and they grind intermittently I am sure soon to be grinding continually and then they will tell me I need new brakes again have spent 1200. 00 dollars out of pocket vehicle isn't even paid for yet I have lost faith in Chrysler and don't know what to do can't afford these costly repairs on a car that is basically new I am afraid that one time the brakes will fail completely that is how fast they wear out.