2012 Dodge Journey engine problems
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Dodge Journey — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“No compression head gasket prob not running hot or water being used but cylinder test shows no compression and combustion leak detector test shows leak”
filed Feb 14, 2026
“Well I don't know I bought my car from extreme Auto I don't know if he is paying the police off or what to exchange cars or vin numbers but my vehicle has a few of the recalls that are still rolling on the ABS light is coming on the engine Department a few other things that I could not get fixed…”
filed Jan 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the…Campaign 15V431000 · Jul 7, 2015
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 11V487000 · Sep 29, 2011
Related service bulletins
Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jun 18, 2026STARTER - ENGINE
103617 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 20, 2025
Engine problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 8 | 13% |
| 2019 Journey | 9 | 9% |
| 2018 Journey | 29 | 13% |
| 2017 Journey | 43 | 22% |
| 2016 Journey | 113 | 29% |
| 2015 Journey | 134 | 24% |
| 2014 Journey | 97 | 24% |
| 2013 Journey | 72 | 21% |
| 2011 Journey | 29 | 17% |
| 2010 Journey | 164 | 17% |
| 2009 Journey | 149 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Journey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.