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2012 Dodge Journey Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2012 Dodge Journey has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 377 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dodge dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Dodge Journey, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2012 Dodge Journey owner complaints

Owners have filed 377 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Dodge Journey, describing incidents dated November 29, 2011 to October 25, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 116 complaints
  • Service Brakes 107 complaints
  • Engine 105 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 48 complaints
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 44 complaints
  • Power Train 36 complaints

Of the 377 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 377 complaints, owners report 24 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11773455 · Filed

    Code c2200-48 anti-loc brake module internal supervision failure is a recall for my 2012 Dodge journey if the recall was completed it was not it was not a full recall fix so as of Oct/25/26 this code shows recall

  • ODI #11755599 · Filed

    The car says something like Vin number bot recognized. The windshield wipers start going crazy all the exterior and interior lights start going crazy the steering will locks the brakes lock and the car shuts off no accident

  • ODI #11747621 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH while driving. The vehicle was…

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Owner-reported

2012 Dodge Journey mileage at failure

264 of the 377 complaints on file for the 2012 Dodge Journey give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
Service BrakesMedian 80,000 milesMiddle half 30,000–105,000 milesBased on 63 complaints
EngineMedian 90,000 milesMiddle half 65,000–120,000 milesBased on 68 complaints
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Median 100,000 milesMiddle half 85,000–130,000 milesBased on 34 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2012 Dodge Journey in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment due to Chafed Wire

NHTSA #17V432000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice

Reported July 7, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 363,480 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign T47 · Owners notified August 28, 2017 · Vehicles built October 14, 2010 – April 20, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Power Steering Return Hose may Rupture

NHTSA #16V273000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice

Reported May 6, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 8,569 vehicles

Repair completion: 64.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign S08 · Owners notified May 24, 2016 · Vehicles built July 31, 2007 – November 12, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Water May Enter the ABS Module

NHTSA #15V675000 · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · NHTSA notice

Reported October 19, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 275,187 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign R61 · Owners notified December 21, 2015 · Vehicles built April 21, 2012 – April 14, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Engine Cover may Contact Exhaust Manifold

NHTSA #15V431000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported July 7, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 145,379 vehicles

Repair completion: 68.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign R32 · Owners notified October 15, 2015 · Vehicles built July 19, 2010 – May 26, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

BRAKE FLUID

NHTSA #11V550000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Fluid · NHTSA notice

Reported November 10, 2011 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Potentially affected: 340 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign L39 · Owners notified March 1, 2012 · Vehicles built October 24, 2011 – October 26, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

ROD BEARING FAILURE

NHTSA #11V487000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported September 29, 2011 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Potentially affected: 667 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign L33 · Owners notified December 28, 2011

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

THIS IS CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NUMBER L33.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Other Dodge Journey model years

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