Are brake problems common on the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD?

NHTSA received 29 brake-related complaints for this model year, accounting for 30% of the 97 total complaints filed.

At what mileage do brake problems usually start?

NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 28,817 for brake-related complaints on this model year.

Is there a recall for brake issues on the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake problem area on the 2010 Journey AWD.

What brake symptoms do owners report most?

Owners most often describe steering wheel and brake pedal vibration linked to warped or quickly worn rotors, sometimes requiring repeated rotor resurfacing or replacement.

Did any 2010 Journey AWD brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among the brake complaints for this model year.

2010 Dodge Journey AWD Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 29 brake complaints for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD, 30% of all 97 complaints filed for the year. The most common pattern is premature rotor warping causing steering wheel and pedal vibration, with a median failure mileage of 28,817. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints: 29; 30% of 97
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 28,817 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Steering wheel and brake pedal shake or vibrate when braking, often traced to warped or prematurely worn front rotors.
Vibration and pulsation occur at highway speeds during hard braking, described by owners as brakes feeling like they are not working correctly.
Dealers repeatedly resurface or replace rotors and pads, sometimes multiple times on the same vehicle, without permanently fixing the shimmy.
Some owners report rear rotors and pads wearing out even faster than the fronts, requiring repeat replacement.
One owner described full brake loss occurring on three separate occasions as mileage increased.
Owners note that dealers often decline to cover the rotor/pad replacements as warranty repairs.

When 2010 Dodge Journey AWD brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2010, latest Apr 14, 2020.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Apr 2020; peak Mar 2011 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Journey AWD model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200959 (37%)
201029 (30%)

Frequently asked questions

Are brake problems common on the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD?: NHTSA received 29 brake-related complaints for this model year, accounting for 30% of the 97 total complaints filed.
At what mileage do brake problems usually start?: NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 28,817 for brake-related complaints on this model year.
Is there a recall for brake issues on the 2010 Dodge Journey AWD?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake problem area on the 2010 Journey AWD.
What brake symptoms do owners report most?: Owners most often describe steering wheel and brake pedal vibration linked to warped or quickly worn rotors, sometimes requiring repeated rotor resurfacing or replacement.
Did any 2010 Journey AWD brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among the brake complaints for this model year.