10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,049 miles

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2016 Dodge Journey brakes problems

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2016 Dodge Journey Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #44

Jan 222023

Journey

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Airbags didn't deploy in head on collision and break system has a defect in the abs module

- Lake City , FL, USA

problem #43

Oct 022022

Journey

  • miles
When driving the car will go into limp mode with no warning. When the car shuts off I have no control of steering wheel and brakes. Thus cam shaft was replaced but the issue now persists. Now the engine is stalling and caused the steering hose to bust and head gasket is blown.

- Campobello, SC, USA

problem #42

Oct 082022

Journey

  • miles
The vehicle started making a whining noise, also brake light came on, vehicle lost ability to brake in open traffic, slipping in and out of gear, vehicle loss power while driving in open traffic. This all began on or around 10/8. The engine light came on in the vehicle after which time the vehicle was no longer driven by owner as a safety precaution. On 10/11 the vehicle was diagnosed by Aamco transmissions. The mechanic advised the vehicle had experience hydraulic pressure failure, the hydraulic pump in the vehicle went out unexpectedly. The mechanic said all fluids were inspected and topped off and look well all except transmission fluid, which was described as burnt. The mechanic explained that because of the pump failure the transmission wasn-€™t receiving any pressure. I found an open recall not specific to my VIN but specific to 2016 Dodge Journeys that was for power train automatic transmissions. Recall number was S44. Another recall number was 16V461000. The consequences of this recall is exactly what my vehicle experienced. AAMCO also confirmed they see this a lot with my type of vehicle. My vehicle is available for inspection. My safety was gravely out at risk as I drive a lot taking my kids to basketball practice. I live in a very busy area metro Atlanta and have used the expressway often I could have loss the ability to brake at a higher speed or completely shut off in the middle of high speed traffic.

- Marietta , GA, USA

problem #41

Apr 212022

Journey

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

For several month my brake light would illuminate when I would hit brakes. Then the ABS light and traction control light also came on. Took it to shop and said it was the electric stability control module and dodge journeys are known for this but it only recalls 2012-2015. Mine is a 2016. Pretty sure it should also be included in the recall, nevertheless they tried to charge me almost $600 to fix, I refused.

- Gordon, GA, USA

problem #40

Mar 152021

Journey

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the brake pads were replaced. The contact also stated that the cruise control system failed to operate as designed, and the driver-€™s side window failed to open as needed. The contact stated that the Navigation System was inoperable and there were also several unknown warning lights illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

- Castor, LA, USA

problem #39

Aug 302021

Journey

  • miles
My car has many electrical problems, the power steering and today the engine burned out, I almost killed myself because the brakes did not respond to

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #38

Apr 132021

Journey

  • 49,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driving in a parking lot at a low speed, no breaking and 2 sensors came on. Anti-lock brake and traction control light. No reason for them to engage and have not turned off.

- Valrico, FL, USA

problem #37

Jan 162021

Journey

  • 110,000 miles
I was driving down the street and loss all power and brake control. No warning lights and no notice just shut off while driving, radio and lights everything cut off without warning.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #36

Jul 182020

Journey

  • 24,000 miles
When driving down hill on the freeway ( 65 mph or faster) and braking to slow the car, a heavy vibration and wobbling occurs on the front right side ( tire, suspension). Also occurs when car is washed and the wheel is wet. Applying breaks makes it wobble going at a slower speed, 25/35mph

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #35

Sep 152020

Journey

  • 114,874 miles
Pulling to go up bridge or highway. Tracking lights check engine light ABS light comes off and on. Braking is hard

- Galveston, TX, USA

problem #34

Jun 062020

Journey 4-cyl

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My vehicle was in motion on a city street when suddenly my steering wheel locked and brake were hard to push causing me to side swipe a parked car.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #33

Jun 072020

Journey 6-cyl

  • miles
This is the second time the rear ABS wheel speed sensor failed. My vehicle has 26,651 miles on it. This caused me to have to pull over on an interstate in order to check to see what was happening. This was a safety concern for me and I asked the dealership they said it's a known issue but no recalls on it.

- Park Hills, MO, USA

problem #32

Apr 132020

Journey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space the contact attempted to press the brake pedal however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle crashed into the post holding the handicap sign for the parking space. The airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received no injuries and no medical attention was needed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes were faulty, however, they were not able to identify the exact cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #31

Nov 012016

Journey

  • 25,000 miles
Had about 20,000 mi on the odometer and brakes start to pulsate very bad, causing lots of vibration in the steering wheel. Had dealer check brakes and showed little signs of wear on the pads. This continued till I finally had the brakes and rotors replaced with aftermarket ventilated rotors and new brake pads. After only 200 miles, vehicle is again vibrating very bad on hard braking and steep inclines. Going to have dealer check the calibers on the front to see if one is sticking, where brakes were changed. Never had this occur in any other vehicle where the pulsating returned after replacing brakes and rotors.

- Tamaqua, PA, USA

problem #30

Oct 162019

Journey

  • 29,000 miles
Been having serious intermittent issues with my brakes. My traction control light and ABS lights would come on simultaneously and then brakes start to make a grinding noise as well as pedal starts to shake. Brought it into dealership on 10/6/19 as it was throwing a code for a wheel speed sensor. Had them replace that along with a full brake system check only for it to start having same issues 2 weeks later. I've read online of many other customers having the exact same issue only for Dodge to slap a bandaid on it. I have 3 kids and do not feel safe driving them anywhere as it is a serious safety concern.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #29

Sep 222019

Journey

  • 75,555 miles
Traction control light on and ABS light on constantly. Customer complaint of vehicle not stopping and ABS activate pulse felt in brake pedal. Wheel speed sensor giving a fault code was replaced but still having the same issue. Hooked up snap-on scanner and found communication issues from ABS to tcm to ECU so a data line most likely a culprit. Vehicle has 75K miles. Attached is a scan report of the codes found on vehicle. This seems to be common on many of the same vehicles. Will report findings once customer agrees to further investigate the issue. I'm thinking a faulty ABS module or wiring to ABS and faulting out the data communication line causing data loss between other modules in the system.

- Bethlehem, GA, USA

problem #28

Aug 282019

Journey

  • 19,500 miles
Brakes and pucks, drums, both front and rear. Needed replacement at 19500 miles, verified the removed parts, were totally rusted and deformed. Numerous vehicles and most had 50,000 miles plus before replacement. The items removed bordered on safety issues.

- Alpena, MI, USA

problem #27

Jul 102019

Journey

  • 64,800 miles
While driving my Journey will stall and I lose power steering and brakes with no warning. It also randomly happens when stopping. This has happened while sitting in traffic at a red light and when it turns green my car doesn't move. Had to put it in park and restarted with no issues. This happened when stopping at a stop sign. Had to put it in park and restart. This happened when slowing down to turn left. Lost all power steering and brakes. Almost had a head on collision and rear ended with 2 children in the car. After I got the car to stop I had to put it in park and start. Every time this issue happens I have to put it in park and it starts right back up. I have taken to the dealership twice, same issues and they say nothing is wrong because they are not getting an error code.

- 89014, NV, USA

problem #26

Jun 092019

Journey 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,194 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle completely shut off while driving 25 mph. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated, the power steering seized, and the brakes stopped working. The contact steered the vehicle to the side of the road and it rolled to a stop. The vehicle was towed to fred martin superstore (3195 barber rd, barberton, oh 44203, (330) 753-4444) where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed. The dealer confirmed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 42,194. Consumer stated there are recalls on other 2016 Dodge Journeys for problems with the crankshaft sensor. I think they need to include other models.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #25

May 012018

Journey

  • 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Journey. While operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control indicators remained illuminated. Also, the cruise control stopped operating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger side wheel bearing sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The sensor was replaced and the failure was remedied; however, the failure recurred approximately one year later. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.

- Rapid City, SD, USA

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