Does the 2012 Dodge Journey have any recalls?

The 2012 Dodge Journey has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with engine and engine cooling.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2012 Dodge Journey?

621 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Dodge Journey.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 Dodge Journey?

There are 223 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Dodge Journey.

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2012 Dodge Journey service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

Crew Sport Utility 4-Door
SE Plus Sport Utility 4-Door
R/T Sport Utility 4-Door
AVP Sport Utility 4-Door
SE Sport Utility 4-Door
Canada Value Package Sport Utility 4-Door
SXT Sport Utility 4-Door
SXT Premium Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

3.6L 3604CC 220Cu. In. V6 FLEX DOHC Naturally Aspirated
2.4L 2360CC 144Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
3.6L 3605CC 220Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2012 Dodge Journey Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #11V48700029/09/2011Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO

NHTSA #15V67500019/10/2015Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from ente

NHTSA #11V55000010/11/2011Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

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 FL

Consequence

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

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC BRA

NHTSA #17V43200007/07/2017Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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 w

Consequence

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

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel,

NHTSA #16V27300006/05/2016Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

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

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, incre

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes,

TSB #11022027

Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

TSB #11021585

LAMP - DOME

TSB #11019776

LAMP - DOME

TSB #11017451

LAMP - DOME

TSB #11017445

ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER

TSB #11017435

ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER

TSB #11016138

STARTER - ENGINE

TSB #10248509

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing t

Showing the 8 most recent of 223 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20210114Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported3 injured

ENGINE LIGHT MULTIPLE TIMES- EMISSIONS CONTROL - FOUND ONLINE BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL: IN AFFECTED CARS, FCA WILL REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND UPDATE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MO

20210114Component: ENGINECrash reported3 injured

20210114Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported3 injured

20130102Component: STEERINGCrash reported3 injured

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JUNE 15,2012. UNEXPECTEDLY, ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2012 MY VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AT THE LOCATION I 287NB EXIT 41A PARSIPPANY RAMP ONTO 80 E TRAFFIC THEN MY VEHICLE LOST CONTROL

20130102Component: SUSPENSIONCrash reported3 injured

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JUNE 15,2012. UNEXPECTEDLY, ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2012 MY VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AT THE LOCATION I 287NB EXIT 41A PARSIPPANY RAMP ONTO 80 E TRAFFIC THEN MY VEHICLE LOST CONTROL

Showing the 5 most serious of 621 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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