2012 Dodge Journey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 376 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Dodge Journey. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (116), Service Brakes (106), Engine (97).
Key takeaways
- 376 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 | 106 | 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%.
| 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.
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...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-03-18
I need antilock breaking module part number 68194693AF. The manufacturer has put it on a back order with around 1000 orders waiting. Please check why they are not issuing a recall when so many people are waiting for the same issue.
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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.