Worst 2012 Dodge Journey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Dodge Journey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 113 | 1 | 4 | 82,311 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 97 | 1 | 7 | 87,853 mi | |
| Brakes | 95 | 6 | 2 | 68,872 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 44 | 1 | — | 99,853 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 35 | 3 | — | 66,641 mi | |
| Airbags | 28 | 14 | — | 79,341 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 23 | 4 | — | 77,696 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | — | — | 94,335 mi | |
| Fuel System | 14 | — | 1 | 59,747 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 13 | 1 | — | 44,779 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 12 | — | — | 79,971 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | 2 | — | 36,362 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | — | 64,491 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 9 | — | — | 86,873 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | — | — | 83,324 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 76,778 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 1 | — | 39,688 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 14,007 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Seals/Gaskets | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Dodge Journey
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~793,622 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
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2012 Dodge Journey — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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