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2012 Dodge Journey

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair soon Air bags

Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 363,480 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V432000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Steering

A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 8,569 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V273000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electronic stability control (esc)

If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 275,187 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V675000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 145,379 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V431000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

This could lead to loss of braking ability increasing the risk of a crash.

Some vehicles were assembled with contaminated brake fluid and may experience a degradation of the sealing components within the brake system.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 340 vehicles affected Read campaign 11V550000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.

6l engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 667 vehicles affected Read campaign 11V487000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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