2018 Dodge Journey · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 25owner reports
- 61,200median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Aug 12, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
25 of the 232 complaints on this car describe brake wear. Only infotainment is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 25 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the pads and rotors (6 reports), the caliper (4 reports) and the ABS module (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 18,000 and 70,000 miles, from the 16 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The brake calipers and brake rotators in the front are a safety concern. In other recalls the rear calipers and rotors have been flagged for recall. The front also has the same issue. Unrelated the visibility of the front windshield is extremely obstructed by the plastic body that surrounds the windshield. It is over 6 in wide and very unsafe when trying to exit Ally's or before turning at traffic lights.”
Filed Aug 12, 2026
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 25 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 72 reports