Component Record

Dodge Journey 2012 Engine Problems

106 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2012 Dodge Journey - 28% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage106 complaints

106 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

11V487000Reported September 29, 2011 - 667 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 667 vehicles across all affected models.

15V431000Reported July 7, 2015 - 145,379 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 145,379 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System116 Brakes109 Unknown Or Other48 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems48 Power Train36 Air Bags29

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.