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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 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 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

102000 mi

US $310
Replace broken passenger belt buckle receiver 
115000 mi

US $900
Replaced washer fluid feed lines due to original dry rotting and breaking 
14880 mi 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. 
25000 mi Driver's seat was creaking. Dealer replaced the entire seat adjuster system. 

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2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

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

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. 
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 
59000 mi

US $250
Replaced belt molding and the driver's window works as expected. 

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2012 Dodge Journey 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

22000 mi engine cover recall 
33000 mi

US $601
4 OEM tires were replaced with 4 brand new tires 

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2012 Dodge Journey Other Problems

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