2016 Dodge Journey Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 66 brake complaints for the 2016 Dodge Journey, 17% of that year's 386 total complaints, with 6 crashes and 3 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue. Median mileage at failure was 36,500.
- Brakes complaints
- 66
- 17% of 386
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 36,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden engine stalling while decelerating or driving, with steering and brakes becoming difficult to operate until the vehicle is restarted.
- Some describe the steering wheel locking up at the same time the brakes become unresponsive, sometimes at highway speeds around 60-65 mph.
- Several owners state the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle during low-speed maneuvers such as pulling into a parking space, resulting in a crash.
- The ABS warning indicator illuminated for some owners, and dealers replaced a front sensor and hub bearing, though the issue reportedly recurred.
- A few owners report brake squeaking and grinding along with delayed acceleration and gear slippage, with front brake parts replaced multiple times.
- One owner reported airbags failing to deploy in a head-on collision alongside a described defect in the ABS module.
When 2016 Dodge Journey brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 8, 2016, latest Jul 2, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Dodge Journey have?
- NHTSA lists 66 brake complaints for the 2016 Dodge Journey, which is 17% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Dodge Journey brakes?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake problem area on the 2016 Dodge Journey.
- At what mileage do 2016 Dodge Journey brake problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for reported brake issues on the 2016 Dodge Journey is 36,500 miles.
- Are the 2016 Dodge Journey brake complaints linked to crashes?
- Yes. Of the 66 brake complaints, NHTSA records 6 crashes and 3 injuries associated with this problem area.
- Is the 2016 Dodge Journey better or worse than other years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 Journey's brake share of 17% is lower than earlier years like 2011 (36%) and 2012 (34%), but higher than later years such as 2019 (7%) and 2020 (6%).