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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%)

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2012 Dodge Journey electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 17 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

13640 mi Uconnect had to be repaired 
14880 mi Uconnect failed again 
27900 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. 
73780 mi

C $250
Replaced telematics module to get Bluetooth working again. 

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2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

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. 
35120 mi AC will suddently blow very hot air from some of the vents. 
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. 
68000 mi

US $100
Cruise control stopped working reliably. The dealer reflashed the option and working again. 
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. New bluetooth module installed and good. 

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2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

65000 mi

US $500
alternator went out 
75000 mi back hatch light stopped working and keyless entry button on hatch stopped working 
74000 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. 
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. 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. 
29000 mi Intermittent freezing/black display on UConnect system. System was reset by dealer. 

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2012 Dodge Journey Electrical Problems

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