2012 Dodge Journey Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 12%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,892miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Dodge Journey, 12% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,892 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on highway had to pull over. Put hazard lights on grass was wet. When done we got stuck so I out the ABS button on and the traction and ABS lights stayed on the dash for 20 miles, then they turned off for a brief moment and they've been on ever since. Computer module at our local store is not giving a problem when plugged into the fuse box with their handheld computer.”
NHTSA complaint #11165326, filed 2019-01, 90,180 miles“The issue with my car is that the traction light turned on it does this alot it eventually will turn of on its own then while I'm driving it will decide to turn back on causing my Journey to do a little stall. This happens at random times and is stays on for a long time to. There are times when I'm driving it'll flash like it wants to turn on then turn off. This happens on they highway even driving downthe street”
NHTSA complaint #11180443, filed 2019-02, 5 miles“While raining I had went to turn and the power steering had gone. I had little to no control over my 2012 Dodge Journey. Warning lights come and mainly the airbag light when turning. The battery been replaced and I had a recall preformed for lake of wiring covers. I have taking it to two different dealerships and they do not take me serious. Always trying to get me to buy a new car. Instead of fixing my current one”
NHTSA complaint #11090211, filed 2018-04, 148,000 miles“Twice now while driving my car it has completely shut down. The car goes from the speed I am doing to everything in my car shutting down with no warning. I had several problems with my radio not working(touch screen) and my car charger in the car doesn't work, ireally thing that the car has an electrical roblem”
NHTSA complaint #10875503, filed 2016-06, 90,000 miles“For the last four weeks my vehicle just stops in the middle of driving and shuts off the steering wheel locks and the car is not movable for well over a few minutes. Have taken the vehicle to be checked and it claims to be nothing but yet the same problem persist please advise me on what I should do, the vehicle is at 90,000 miles and I want to figure out the problem please and ty in advance.”
NHTSA complaint #10928500, filed 2016-11, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V675000Oct 19, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected…Covers: Dodge Journey 2012–2015
Related service bulletins
- 10189398Jan 30, 201305064543Z$, 05091385Z$ - RB4 Radio Multi Media (BUX Only)~ Customer complains of inaccurate navigation routing, vehicle indicator drifting from the given route and/or navigation…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 5% |
| 2015 | 51 | 9% |
| 2014 | 41 | 10% |
| 2013 | 44 | 12% |
| 2012 | 44 | 12% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 40 | 4% |
| 2009 | 23 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Journey
116 complaintsBrakes
107 complaintsEngine
97 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Journey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology