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2012 Dodge Journey Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
52about this part
Share
14%of 377 total for the year
Median mileage
93,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Dodge Journey, 14% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The vehicle was parked in my driveway. I tried turning on the car and it wouldn't turn on. All the dashboard lights work, it locks and unlocks with key, absolutely everything works fine but won't turn on even after replacing with a new battery. This issue is ridiculous and Dodge needs to fix it asap. I will never buy Dodge again.”

NHTSA complaint #11129648, filed 2018-09, 53,000 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

“Since I purchase my car, the radio has gone out of conto andconstinley keep changing the channels and won't stop. While driving my radio and HVAC turned off and interior light came on. Now my gears hesitating to shift (sticking) when turning making a loud thump. This all happens while driving on a highway, street. If I hit a bump, my radio would change channels”

NHTSA complaint #10787177, filed 2015-10, 34,400 miles

“I'm not sure where this falls under since I never experienced this issue until this past sunday. My hatch/trunk area opened one minute and when I attempted to open it again it did not open. There is no way to open it and there is no emergency latch, switch or anything to open it from the inside. I feel this is a major safety issue. Any advice will be appreciated.”

NHTSA complaint #10810199, filed 2015-12, 69,200 miles

“My car is throwing off a check engine light an it indicates it's my catalytic converter, my engine has an knocking sound also, and when I apply pressure on my brakes there's a delay of stopping. While I'm driving city/highway.”

NHTSA complaint #11386563, filed 2021-01, 149,103 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20201929%
20193029%
20184619%
20172814%
20166617%
20158315%
20146516%
2013329%
20125214%
2011148%
201011311%
2009876%

Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Journey

Electrical system
116 complaints
Brakes
107 complaints
Engine
97 complaints
Electronic stability control
44 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
36 complaints
Air bags
29 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Vehicle speed control
20 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Wheels
13 complaints
Exterior lighting
12 complaints
Seats
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Journey

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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