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2012 Dodge Journey repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (16%)
Chart based on 55 repairs.
2012 Dodge Journey repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Journey in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201413640 mi | Uconnect had to be repaired | ||
| Sep 201414880 mi | Uconnect failed again Radio had no column, navigation went wonky, radio ordered. I returned had new radio installed, it failed. Ordered 2nd radio came back a third time to have it installed, finally works. | ||
| Jul 201520140 miC $200 | Rear calipers seized. Calipers repaired under old pla ,I paid for rotors and pads for rears only. | ||
| Dodge Journey in British Columbia, Canada May 2014 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Jan 201634100 miC $150 | Passive lock/unlock button at tailgate stopped working. Dealer diagnosed a broken wire in wiring harness. Dealer wanted to replace entire garness, but repaired myself by splicing new wire. | ||
| Apr 201873780 miC $250 | Replaced telematics module to get Bluetooth working again. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Texas, United States May 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017102000 miUS $310 | Replace broken passenger belt buckle receiver | ||
| Jul 2018115000 miUS $900 | Replaced washer fluid feed lines due to original dry rotting and breaking | ||
| Dodge Journey in Michigan, United States May 2014 - May 2018 | |||
| Nov 201424100 mi | Upper door/window trim on left rear door was coming loose. | ||
| Jan 201525000 mi | Driver's seat was creaking. Dealer replaced the entire seat adjuster system. | ||
| Jun 201749000 miUS $200 | Pedal Pulse. Replaced front rotors and pads. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 2015158000 miUS $450 | Wheel bearing | ||
| Jul 2017208000 miUS $350 | Wheel bearing | ||
2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Dodge Journey in New York, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 201664000 mi | seal leaks rear diff | ||
| Dodge Journey in Ontario, Canada Jan 2018 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018132680 miC $1500 | Transmission cooler lines Drivers front wheel bearing hub Replacement of worn links and bushings. Still safe, but near end of lifespan | ||
| Dodge Journey in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 201660140 mi | Sluggish acceleration and intermittent engine light caused a few trips to the dealer, but as far as I could tell they just kept resetting the light... | ||
| Dodge Journey in Washington, United States May 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 201648000 miUS $175 | Leak from sun roof | ||
| Dodge Journey in British Columbia, Canada May 2014 - May 2022 | |||
| Mar 201527900 mi | UConnect Bluetooth and voice commands stopped working. Dealer changed the Bluetooth / voice module. Researched from me showed to be a common problem with this version of uConnect. | ||
| Oct 201535120 mi | AC will suddently blow very hot air from some of the vents. | ||
| Feb 201865100 miC $900 | Cables cut by harness by the trunk. Backup camera, rear wiper, remote unlock and push-button unlock were not working at the trunk. | ||
| Mar 202190520 miC $3000 | A gasket in the oil assembly broke after the oil change (dealer issue?). Oil dropped and had to be taken back for repair. Change of heater core. I am told it was clogged and needed to be changed. There was no heat. | ||
| Dodge Journey in New Jersey, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201560000 miUS $100 | Grinding noise in right front corner. Found axle and joint failed. Replaced entire shaft. | ||
| May 201668000 miUS $100 | Cruise control stopped working reliably. The dealer reflashed the option and working again. | ||
| Jan 201764200 miUS $250 | Bluetooth module failed, drivers window doesn't always close. First trip out of 4 to solve this issue. Bluetooth module failed again, replaced the fuse and works again. Driver's window still didn't always close. Driver's window lubed up (again) and new molding ordered. Bluetooth module failed during the drive out of the parking lot at the the last trip. Replaced belt molding and the driver's window works as expected. New bluetooth module installed and good. | ||
| Apr 201785000 miUS $286 | Replaced motor and trans mounts. A separate trip was needed to replace the driveshaft as the carrier bearings and mount were broken. | ||
| Apr 2019115000 miUS $1500 | The lifters were ticking due to a known condition in the Dodge 3.6L motors. The vehicle was out of the extended warranty period. | ||
| Oct 2021149000 mi | The rear struts were replaced. | ||
| Jun 2022159000 miUS $3300 | Radiator replaced due to a leak. The lifters on the rear head (near the firewall) were replaced ticking due to a known condition in the Dodge 3.6L motors. Both the intake and exhaust cams had to be replaced due to scoring and wear. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201327280 miC $640 | drivers side pwr window, very slow and screeches when operating, rear drivers side, same issue. Both windows and pwr motors and trim being replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201435340 mi | Front windows have been replaced twice now. Window tracks are squeaking and scratching the glass. Auto window will not go up .. halfway than back down. ... Issue still ongoing | ||
| Dodge Journey in Alberta, Canada May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201673780 miC $287 | Leak in the seal where the drive shaft goes into the transaxle. transaxle seal was replaced | ||
| Nov 201786180 miC $25 | 2 rocker arms were bad and were replaced | ||
| Apr 201889900 miC $45 | Noisy rockers on other head needed replacing | ||
| Aug 2019106640 miC $172 | replaced back bearing hub | ||
2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Journey in California, United States Nov 2016 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 201765000 miUS $500 | alternator went out | ||
| May 201875000 mi | back hatch light stopped working and keyless entry button on hatch stopped working | ||
| Jul 201875000 mi | hatch light not working and keyless entry button on hatch not working. Design flaw in wiring to hatch results in wires pinching when hatch is closed and frays wires 2 times this has happened. Problem returned after about a month. coolant leak causing engine to overheat replaced lines | ||
| Aug 201876000 miUS $100 | Engine overheating replaced radiator cap ran fine for a little while then problem kept returning | ||
| Dodge Journey in California, United States May 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 201518000 mi | Key FOBs not locking/unlocking doors. Computers upgraded to latest version of software. Problems still existing after upgrade. Both Key FOBs replaced on second visit to dealer. transmission seepage around gasket surfaces. re torqued bolts and cleaned area around gasket. Problem still exist. This has started when system was upgraded. I have a work around with this issue,go with FOB to pass door and it unlocks all doors. When FOB in my hand and I try to open all doors from driver side all doors don't open. | ||
| Mar 201722000 mi | engine cover recall | ||
| Apr 201833000 miUS $601 | 4 OEM tires were replaced with 4 brand new tires | ||
| Dodge Journey in Connecticut, United States May 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201529000 mi | Intermittent freezing/black display on UConnect system. System was reset by dealer. | ||
| Dodge Journey in Quebec, Canada Jun 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 201528920 mi | Some hoses leaking . 3 days to received pieces. Horrible service | ||
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