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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.
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2012 Dodge Journey repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (37%)

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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 2014

13640 mi
Uconnect had to be repaired 
Sep 2014

14880 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 2015

20140 mi

C $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 2016

34100 mi

C $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 2018

73780 mi

C $250
Replaced telematics module to get Bluetooth working again. 
Dodge Journey in Texas, United States
May 2014 - Jul 2018
Dec 2017

102000 mi

US $310
Replace broken passenger belt buckle receiver 
Jul 2018

115000 mi

US $900
Replaced washer fluid feed lines due to original dry rotting and breaking 
Dodge Journey in Michigan, United States
May 2014 - May 2018
Nov 2014

24100 mi
Upper door/window trim on left rear door was coming loose. 
Jan 2015

25000 mi
Driver's seat was creaking. Dealer replaced the entire seat adjuster system. 
Jun 2017

49000 mi

US $200
Pedal Pulse. Replaced front rotors and pads. 
Dodge Journey in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2022
Dec 2015

158000 mi

US $450
Wheel bearing 
Jul 2017

208000 mi

US $350
Wheel bearing 

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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 2016

64000 mi
seal leaks rear diff 
Dodge Journey in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018

132680 mi

C $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 2016

60140 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 2016

48000 mi

US $175
Leak from sun roof 
Dodge Journey in British Columbia, Canada
May 2014 - May 2022
Mar 2015

27900 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 2015

35120 mi
AC will suddently blow very hot air from some of the vents. 
Feb 2018

65100 mi

C $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 2021

90520 mi

C $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 2015

60000 mi

US $100
Grinding noise in right front corner. Found axle and joint failed. Replaced entire shaft. 
May 2016

68000 mi

US $100
Cruise control stopped working reliably. The dealer reflashed the option and working again. 
Jan 2017

64200 mi

US $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 2017

85000 mi

US $286
Replaced motor and trans mounts. A separate trip was needed to replace the driveshaft as the carrier bearings and mount were broken. 
Apr 2019

115000 mi

US $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 2021

149000 mi
The rear struts were replaced. 
Jun 2022

159000 mi

US $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 2013

27280 mi

C $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 2014

35340 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 2016

73780 mi

C $287
Leak in the seal where the drive shaft goes into the transaxle. transaxle seal was replaced 
Nov 2017

86180 mi

C $25
2 rocker arms were bad and were replaced 
Apr 2018

89900 mi

C $45
Noisy rockers on other head needed replacing 
Aug 2019

106640 mi

C $172
replaced back bearing hub 

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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 2017

65000 mi

US $500
alternator went out 
May 2018

75000 mi
back hatch light stopped working and keyless entry button on hatch stopped working 
Jul 2018

75000 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 2018

76000 mi

US $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 2015

18000 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 2017

22000 mi
engine cover recall 
Apr 2018

33000 mi

US $601
4 OEM tires were replaced with 4 brand new tires 
Dodge Journey in Connecticut, United States
May 2014 - Mar 2018
Mar 2015

29000 mi
Intermittent freezing/black display on UConnect system. System was reset by dealer. 
Dodge Journey in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2015 - Jul 2017
Jul 2015

28920 mi
Some hoses leaking . 3 days to received pieces. Horrible service 

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