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Dodge Journey

2012–2016 only

2,870 classified complaints 11 recalls

2012–2016 Dodge Journey models have 2,870 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 11 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 59,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Journey report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2020

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 492 complaints

Median onset: 59,500 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 432 complaints

Median onset: 69,599 miles. 21.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 334 complaints

Median onset: 72,098 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 272 complaints

Median onset: 55,000 miles. 1.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 172 complaints

Median onset: 53,000 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 143 complaints

Median onset: 76,000 miles. 2.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 122 complaints

Median onset: 59,044 miles. 10.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 98 complaints

Median onset: 61,555 miles. 1.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Dodge Journey report for every year and full specs/safety data.