2012 Dodge Journey Problems: 15 Issues Every Owner Should Know
2012 model year · 3,760+ owner reports · Updated June 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 3,760+ owner reports, the 2012 Dodge Journey has 15 documented known issues, with 8 rated critical. The most serious are Premature Brake and Rotor Wear ($300-$600 repair), TIPM Electrical System Failure ($200-$1,200 repair), 62TE Transmission Slipping and Solenoid Failure ($300-$4,500 repair), Fuel Pump/Relay Failure (TIPM-Related) ($50-$1,200 repair), Pentastar 3.6L Rocker Arm Failure ($800-$3,500 repair), Power Steering Hose Rupture - Recall ($0-$800 repair), TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failure Causing Widespread Electrical Faults ($600-$1,500 repair) and 3.6L Pentastar V6 Left Cylinder Head Failure (Misfire on Cylinders 2/4/6) ($1,200-$3,000 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Premature Brake and Rotor Wear with 850 owner reports. Across all issues, repair costs range from $50 to $4,500. DIY maintenance guides at .