The 2012 Dodge Journey has a elevated safety risk profile with 5 recall campaigns and 374 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

374

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

17V4320002017-07-07

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 within the steering wheel and short circuits.

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

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16V2730002016-06-05

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 hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.

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

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15V4310002015-07-07

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

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

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15V6750002015-19-10

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 the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.

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

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11V5500002011-10-11

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 FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 374 owners have filed complaints about the 2012 Dodge Journey. SERVICE BRAKES issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Service Brakes43

02Electrical System39

03Engine37

04Unknown Or Other19

05Air Bags13

374 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Dodge Journey Fuel Economy

19–22mpg combined

16-19city

24-26hwy

$2,000-$2,300/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2012 Dodge Journey returns 19–22 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Journey FWD - Automatic 4-spd

22mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor

Journey FWD - Automatic 6-spd

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Journey AWD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2012 Dodge Journey

37States

30%in top 3

11% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 37 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

10811%

TXTexas

9710%

MIMichigan

798%

ILIllinois

606%

AZArizona

475%

PAPennsylvania

434%

OHOhio

384%

INIndiana

344%

NCNorth Carolina

303%

CACalifornia

283%

GAGeorgia

273%

DCWashington DC

253%

MOMissouri

253%

DEDelaware

243%

MN21

WA21

TNTennessee

192%

UTUtah

182%

OKOklahoma

172%

WI16

MD14

VA14

OR13

NV12

NE11

IA9

NJ9

NM9

CO9

KY9

NY9

NH7

ID6

AL6

SC6

WY5

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2012.

Buying a 2012 Dodge Journey?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2012 Dodge Journey a good car to buy?

The 2012 Dodge Journey has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is service brakes, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2012 Dodge Journey?

There are 5 documented recalls for the 2012 Dodge Journey. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2012 Dodge Journey?

Fuel economy ranges from 19 to 22 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $377 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2012 Dodge Journey?

SERVICE BRAKES is the number-one complaint area for the 2012 Dodge Journey, based on 374 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.