How many brake complaints does the 2010 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA lists 174 brake complaints for the 2010 Journey, which is 18% of the 988 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Dodge Journey?

No related recall for brakes is listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 Dodge Journey.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Journey?

The median mileage at failure reported in complaints is 36,315 miles, though several owners describe problems appearing much earlier.

Have brake problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2010 Journey?

NHTSA data tied to brake complaints for this year includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.

How does the 2010 Journey compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 2010 model's 18% brake complaint share is lower than 2011 (36%) and 2012 (34%), but higher than later years like 2019 (7%) and 2020 (6%).

2010 Dodge Journey Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 174 brake complaints for the 2010 Dodge Journey, 18% of its 988 total complaints for the year. These include 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 36,315. No brake-related recall is on file for this year.

Brakes complaints: 174; 18% of 988
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 36,315 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners describe the brake pedal sinking to the floor with no stopping power, in one case leading to a collision.
Several report premature wear of pads, rotors, and calipers, sometimes needing multiple full brake jobs within the first 10,000 to 36,000 miles.
Drivers describe steering wheel vibration and grinding noise when braking, especially downhill or at highway speeds.
Some owners say they had to pump the brakes repeatedly to regain control of the vehicle.
One complaint describes the brakes as undersized, causing longer stopping distances at speeds of 35 mph and above.

When 2010 Dodge Journey brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2010, latest Jan 10, 2025.

174 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q4 to 2025 Q1; peak 2012 Q2 (12).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Journey model year

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

2010174 (18%)
201160 (36%)
2012126 (34%)
201381 (23%)
2014103 (25%)
2015123 (22%)
201666 (17%)
201721 (11%)
201828 (12%)
20197 (7%)
20204 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2010 Dodge Journey have?: NHTSA lists 174 brake complaints for the 2010 Journey, which is 18% of the 988 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Dodge Journey?: No related recall for brakes is listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 Dodge Journey.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Journey?: The median mileage at failure reported in complaints is 36,315 miles, though several owners describe problems appearing much earlier.
Have brake problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2010 Journey?: NHTSA data tied to brake complaints for this year includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.
How does the 2010 Journey compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 2010 model's 18% brake complaint share is lower than 2011 (36%) and 2012 (34%), but higher than later years like 2019 (7%) and 2020 (6%).