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Premature Brake And Rotor Wear
2009 Dodge Journey (Page 1 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 on multiple occasions replaced the front brake pads, front disc brake rotors and the front hub wheel bearing assembly over the 3 years that we drove it.
Update from Feb 22, 2023: Mechanics told me the OEM brakes for this car are undersized and should be changed to the correct size.
- Madeleine H., Kanata, ON, Canada