Engine Cooling System problems of the 2012 Dodge Journey

14 problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Journey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Dodge Journey based on all problems reported for the 2012 Journey.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2022

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey se. The contact state while driving approximately 25 mph there was a jumping vehicle; as if it was trying to shift gears. The contact also stated there was a failure with the brake pedal going to the floor. There was also a failure with the electric stability control failure; in addition to the headlights, visibility was dim. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76, 200.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, smoke appeared underneath the hood without warning. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,026.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, smoke emitted from underneath the hood. There were no flames visible. The engine was turned off. After restarting, the vehicle was driven with caution. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

4 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v675000 (electronic stability control , service brakes, hydraulic), 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling) and the dealer was not able to supply the part to receive the recall repairs for months. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was also unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the part to the dealer to receive the recall repair. Parts distribution disconnect. Parts distribution disconnect. Dyd.

5 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ad.

6 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

7 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr.

8 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v431000 (engine, engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

9 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number:15v431000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ak.

10 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Wh.

11 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v431000 (engine, engine cooling); however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the parts needed for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

12 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling). However the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ec.

13 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v431000 (engine, engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Djr.

14 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while drivign at various speeds, the accelerator pedal failed to respond. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v431000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.



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