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Vehicle problem research
2012 Dodge Journey problems and repair guidance
Read 2 documented issue files for the 2012 Dodge Journey, including symptoms, source-defined vehicle scope and the published repair or diagnostic steps. A matching model name does not diagnose your car or confirm VIN eligibility.
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Dodge Journey model-year research
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Problem research and repair guidance
2012 Dodge Journey: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes
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2documented issue files
2vehicle systems
2 recall files · 0 other manufacturer files. These are editorial file counts, not distinct campaign totals, failure rates or a complete recall history.
AIR BAGS
Official safety recall2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015Campaign 17V432000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL: recall 17V432000
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Condition in the official record
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Which vehicles the source covers
- NHTSA model names: JOURNEY. Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.
- NHTSA campaign 17V432000
- The complete campaign lists 363,480 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
- A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Component in the source: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Published recall remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
Consequence in the NHTSA record: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
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Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.
Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Evidence for this issue
- 17V432000: NHTSA campaign 17V432000
NHTSA safety recall · 2017-07-07
Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.
STEERING
Official NHTSA safety recall2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Campaign 16V273000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS: recall 16V273000
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Condition in the official record
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Which vehicles the source covers
- NHTSA model names: JOURNEY. Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.
- NHTSA campaign 16V273000
- The complete campaign lists 8,569 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
- A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Campaign 16V273000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
Component in the source: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Jurisdiction: United States
Published recall remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Consequence in the NHTSA record: A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
Check the complete VINVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs
Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.
Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Evidence for this issue
- 16V273000: NHTSA campaign 16V273000
NHTSA safety recall · 2016-05-06
Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.
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What can the data tell you about 2012 Dodge Journey?
No model-specific individual-repair price keys are retained for Dodge Journey in this library. Generic parts and labor estimates, public records and separate annual cost references may still be available.
An unmatched specification is an information gap. Do not borrow an engine or drivetrain from another year.
Recall and communication counts describe records. They cannot establish a breakdown probability or current VIN status.
Price-key audit reviewed October 18, 2026; EPA source snapshot 2026-08-07. Individual-repair ranges and annual repair-budget references are different datasets.
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The evidence behind a repair estimate
30 of 44 repair categories have verified national benchmarks; 14 retain planning assumptions. Old model-specific ranges were removed because this refresh did not reverify them.
44 repair categories; a content audit, not a market survey
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One campaign can create many entries
1,200 selected recall files resolve to 780 distinct campaign IDs after compact references are normalized and checked against official NHTSA records. Files and campaigns are different counting units.
1200 selected recall files; normalized references checked against official NHTSA records
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