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2012 Dodge Journey

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

11.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,997

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017336 · manufacturer campaign T47

7 July 2017

Transport Canada lists: Journey 2011–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an electrical short could occur in the steering wheel wiring harness, which could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver frontal airbag. Unintended airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the steering wheel wiring and replace it as necessary. A protective covering will also be installed on the wiring harness.

120,336 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2016202 · manufacturer campaign S08

5 May 2016

Transport Canada lists: Journey 2009–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the power steering return hose could rupture at engine start up if the vehicle is exposed to extended cold weather conditions. A power steering hose leak could result in the loss of power steering assist and increased steering effort, which depending on the driver's reactions and traffic conditions, could increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the return side power steering lines with new parts that are validated for extreme cold weather performance.

186,767 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2015478 · manufacturer campaign R61

16 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: Journey 2012–2015

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may experience water wicking through the wire harness to the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, which may disable the ABS and/or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems. Disabled ABS and/or ESC systems could increase the risk of a crash causing in injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will seal the ground eyelets with dual wall heat shrink, repair the wiring harness as required and replace the ABS Module as necessary.

78,118 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2015297 · manufacturer campaign R32

2 July 2015

Transport Canada lists: Journey 2011–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, the engine cover could shift over time due to road vibrations. If the engine cover were to displace, it could result in the cover contacting the exhaust manifold, which could result in a fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install an enhanced retaining device to the engine cover.

43,679 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2011400 · manufacturer campaign L39

14 November 2011

Transport Canada lists: Journey 2012 · 500 2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have had their brake system inadvertently filled with contaminated brake fluid during vehicle assembly. This could damage certain brake components, which could increase stopping distance, and result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace all brake components that come in contact with hydraulic brake fluid.

40 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2011351 · manufacturer campaign L33

27 September 2011

Transport Canada lists: 200 2012 · Town & Country 2012 · Charger 2012 · Durango 2012 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine, debris in the cylinder block (from the manufacturing process) could cause connecting rod bearing and crankshaft bearing damage. As a result, abnormal engine performance may be noticed, and in some cases the engine could fail. Engine failure would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and driver reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the engine assembly.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 55% of 239 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
274 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Dodge Journey have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2012 Dodge Journey. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Dodge Journey get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Dodge Journey at 11.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 274 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Dodge Journey for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,997 in fuel, producing roughly 4,467 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.