2012 Dodge Journey Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 97about this part
- Share
- 26%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 97 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Dodge Journey, 26% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine cover chatches fire, I have taken this 2012 Dodge Journey to the dealership 23 times, the dealership replaced the cover , now the new cover has been on fire, I was told that ,they -the dealer sevice dept don't know why the cover keeps trying to burn,this is a 2.4 liter 4cyl eng, I need help, before this Journey totally burns..........”
NHTSA complaint #10915935, filed 2016-10, 80,000 miles“I was driving my 2012 Dodge Journey and my car power just shut down and it won't start. The brake pedal was hard and stiff.my car is completely disabled had to get it tow to my house. I tried to start the car it's not starting at all no peer no lights nothing completely dead”
NHTSA complaint #11253986, filed 2019-09, 93,000 miles“Driving typically less than 25 MPH and car shuts down. Which makes me have to brake, place car in neutral and start again then switch to drive. I took car to dealership and because it didn't show on the electrical tester they said nothing was wrong. But the vehicle continues shutting off while I am driving with my children in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10722045, filed 2015-05, 73,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034343Jun 18, 2026Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
- 11016138Mar 20, 2025Starter - engine
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10177457Jun 24, 2020THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
- 10176476May 20, 2020Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10162466May 3, 2019Oil Filter Adapter If replacing Oil Filter Adapter due to oil leak, please be aware a seal kit is available for repair. If replacing due to missing Spring Loaded Check Valve, a…
- 10148687Sep 25, 2015Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. The technician may find the following…
- 10144868Mar 31, 2015Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of…
- 10148573Jan 7, 2015Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 12% |
| 2019 | 9 | 9% |
| 2018 | 31 | 13% |
| 2017 | 44 | 22% |
| 2016 | 114 | 29% |
| 2015 | 135 | 24% |
| 2014 | 98 | 24% |
| 2013 | 72 | 20% |
| 2012 | 97 | 26% |
| 2011 | 29 | 17% |
| 2010 | 164 | 17% |
| 2009 | 149 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Journey
116 complaintsBrakes
107 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsElectronic stability control
44 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 27, 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