2012 Dodge Journey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 377 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Dodge Journey. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (116), Service Brakes (107), Engine (97).
Key takeaways
- 377 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 21 involve a crash, 13 a fire, 24 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 116 | 31% |
| Service Brakes | 107 | 28% |
| Engine | 97 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 48 | 13% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 44 | 12% |
| Power Train | 36 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 29 | 8% |
| Steering | 23 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 4% |
| Wheels | 13 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2012 Dodge Journey
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Dodge Journey SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-25
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
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-08
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
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-07-01
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 taken to the local de...
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More for the 2012 Dodge Journey
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.