Premature Brake And Rotor Wear
2009 Dodge Journey (Page 10 of 18)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer.

CarComplaints.com Notes: A prime example of why you should never buy the first model year of a new vehicle.
8.2
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $400
- Average Mileage:
- 31,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 353 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace pads & rotors (169 reports)
- all brakes and rotors had to be replaced (41 reports)
- not sure (34 reports)
- replaced pads & machined rotors (31 reports)
- replaced brakes (22 reports)
- replace rotors (16 reports)
brakes problem
Helpful websites
- OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI - FILE CAR COMPLAINT TO GET THEM TO INVESTIGATE this problem that too many people are having with the breaks and rotor on the 2009 dodge journey. Lets help each other to get this car recalled.
- 2009 Dodge Journey Premature Brake Pad Replacement - Author describes the problem and the reasons why this vehicle is wearing out brakes quickly.
- Brake Line/hose Restriction Prevents Release Of Fluid Back To Cylinder - Buildup of rust around the metal bracket compresses the rubber brake line and traps fluid. This keeps the brake pad from releasing away from the rotor. Rotor gets hot and warps. Pads go bad early.




A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I have maintained my vehicle according to the manufacturers recommendations. I have taken it to the dealership where it was purchased.. to make sure all work was done to maintain my warranty, asking each time that the vehicle be checked for any necessary repair. October 11, 2011 took my car in for necessary oil change to maintain my car according to the manual and upon their overall check of the car because of the brake squeak I heard, they found problems with the rotors, pads and brakes. The service technician stated we should have received a letter about a recall, we have not received anything. I will be contacting Dodge Customer Service in the morning with my complaint, but after reading all the complaints on this site I will also be contacting the attorney general about a defective product that obviously will not find a remedy from the company that produced it. When I purchased this vehicle I never intended for it to make me financially bankrupt.
- kkb1127, Portland, TX, US