2012 Dodge Journey

280 serious complaints of 376, the most about engine (97) and brakes (95); per car on the road, 1.4× this model's usual year. 6 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Oct 2015

“The contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. While driving 65 mph in inclement weather, the brake pedal was depressed and the abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated and the brakes failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Mar 2019

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. (09-002-14, Jun 2014)
• Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset. (23-027-20, Nov 2020)
• Repair program Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11) (U67, Jun 2026)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

376 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–22 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2012 trims and features