2012 Dodge Journey service brakes problems
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Dodge Journey — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Well I don't know I bought my car from extreme Auto I don't know if he is paying the police off or what to exchange cars or vin numbers but my vehicle has a few of the recalls that are still rolling on the ABS light is coming on the engine Department a few other things that I could not get fixed…”
filed Jan 22, 2026
“Component/System That Failed or Malfunctioned & Availability for Inspection I have experienced multiple safety-critical failures in my 2012 Dodge Journey, including transmission failure, catalytic converter defects, engine repairs, electrical malfunctions, and brake system issues. Pattern of…”
filed Mar 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Service Brakes, HydraulicCampaign 11V550000 · Nov 10, 2011
Service Brakes problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 Journey | 5 | 5% |
| 2018 Journey | 19 | 8% |
| 2017 Journey | 14 | 7% |
| 2016 Journey | 49 | 13% |
| 2015 Journey | 93 | 17% |
| 2014 Journey | 80 | 20% |
| 2013 Journey | 61 | 17% |
| 2011 Journey | 47 | 28% |
| 2010 Journey | 100 | 10% |
| 2009 Journey | 106 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Journey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.