Component Record

Dodge Journey 2012 Brakes Problems

109 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2012 Dodge Journey - 29% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage109 complaints

109 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

11V550000Reported November 10, 2011 - 340 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 340 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System116 Engine106 Unknown Or Other48 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems48 Power Train36 Air Bags29

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.