2012 Dodge Journey Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 5%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Dodge Journey, 5% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
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“/012 Dodge Journey 2.4 litter. While I drive the cruise control will engage automatically at 30 miles per hour. The car rapidly accelerates. I have to hit the brake to cancel it out.”
NHTSA complaint #11196816, filed 2019-04, 136,000 miles“I was driving onto the entrance to the expressway and my car would not pick up speed. It started hesitating and would not pick up speed, the ESC light came on and started blinking as well as the etc light came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10924448, filed 2016-11, 54,500 miles“Takata recall I was driving home while at a stop light I smelt a burn odor. I was just a 1/4 of a mile from home so I drove it home. Upon parking I noticed there was a small spot under my car forming. About the size of a quarter. Check all my fluids and and nothing was low. The next day it started and ran ok until it was ran for about 15 then once again the smell and now a low growling. I pulled off the road and parked at a gas station. I had a local shop look at my car and they determined my transfer case is broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #11084834, filed 2018-04, 85,060 miles“They're are recalls for all the issues I'm having with my vehicle but when I put the VIN in it doesn't fall under the recall list. I don't see how they can choose what cars to fix if the same problems and parts are on all them. So I guess Dodge is definitely not the vehicle to buy since they don't stand behind they're work. I was driving and the ABS light and traction control light came on and cruise control stopped working. And from what I've been told it's the brake sensor and that's one of the recalls my vehicle VIN doesn't fall under.”
NHTSA complaint #11098333, filed 2018-05, 102,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10139956Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please…
- 10138985Feb 1, 2013Flash: Lack Of Acceleration Performance With The Accelerator Pedal Fully Pressed This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 21 | 9% |
| 2017 | 19 | 9% |
| 2016 | 33 | 8% |
| 2015 | 32 | 6% |
| 2014 | 22 | 5% |
| 2013 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 5% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 27 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Journey
116 complaintsBrakes
107 complaintsEngine
97 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsElectronic stability control
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsSteering
23 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 31, 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