2012 DODGE JOURNEY HERO AWD HATCHBACK SHOWED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THEN LOST ALL POWER AND BLACKED OUT. BATTERY WAS REPLACED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AGAIN CAME ON AND IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS BLACKED OUT (ZERO POWER) AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DODGE AND DURING A 2 WEEK PERIOD IN THE SHOP THE ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, TWO O2 SENSORS AND THE PCM WERE REPLACED IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE ISSUE CAUSING THE CHECK E…
2012 dodge Journey electrical problems
moderate 99 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
99
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT AND THE CARGO DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CAR ALARM INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,050.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE HER CHILD FROM THE VEHICLE, BUT NEITHER OF THE REAR DOORS WOULD OPEN ON EITHER SIDE. THE DOORS ALSO FAILED TO OPEN FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED SUBURBAN FORD OF STERLING HEIGHTS (40333 VAN DYKE AVE, STERLING…
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON A BUSY ROAD IT SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND DIED WHILE DRIVING IT, HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD BLOWN, THE CAR IS ONLY 1YR OLD. THE SECOND TIME WE WERE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGH WAY AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED THIS TIME IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS BAD THE DEALER REPLACED IT, THERE HAVE BEEN A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS W…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE JOURNEY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE HEADLAMPS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, THE "NO KEY CONNECTION" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE RESULTS OF THE DIAGNOSTIC WERE UNK…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2012 dodge Journey?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 99 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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