"WHEEL ASSY - STEEL WHEN SERVICING A JOURNEY (JC) VEHICLE WITH STEEL WHEELS (WFU CODE) WITH OR WITHOUT A SHAKE OR VIBRATION COMPLAINT; PLEASE REVIEW THE 4 WHEEL ASSEMBLIES IN ORDER TO DETECT ANY WITNESS MARK OF A MISSING/MISPLACED WHEEL WEIGHT. ALSO PLEASE TRY TO REMOVE THE WEIGHTS WITH HAND FORCE ONLY. PLEASE INFORM KARLA DE LA ROSA MUNIVE (KARLA.DELAROSA@FCAGROUP.COM) HOW MANY WITNESS MARKS WERE SEEN, AND HOW MANY WEIGHTS WERE ABLE TO BE REMOVED WITH FORCE HAND,ON EACH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. ~ PLEASE CONTACT KARLA.DELAROSA@FCAGROUP.COM FOR FEEDBACK RELATED ONLY."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2012 Dodge Journey wheels problems
moderate Owners of the 2012 Dodge Journey have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the wheels at roughly $400 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See wheels across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$400
| Model year | wheels complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 Journey | 13 |
| 2010 Journey | 7 |
| 2012 Journey (this page) | 6 |
| 2014 Journey | 5 |
| 2015 Journey | 3 |
What stands out
Among the 6 model years of Dodge Journey in our records for wheels problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering wheels on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Wheel Assy - steel When servicing a JOURNEY (JC) vehicle with steel wheels (WFU code) with or without a shake or vibration complaint; please review the 4 wheel assemblies in order to detect any witness mark of a missing/misplaced wheel weight. Also please try to remove the weights with hand force only. Please inform Karla De La Rosa Munive (karla.delarosa@fcagroup.com) how many witness marks were seen, and how many weights were able to be removed with force hand,on each wheel assembly. ~ Please contact karla.delarosa@fcagroup.com for feedback related ONLY.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Wheel Assy - steel When servicing a JOURNEY (JC) vehicle with steel wheels (WFU code) with or without a shake or vibration complaint; please review the 4 wheel assemblies in order to detect any witness mark of a missing/misplaced wheel weight. Also please try to remove the weights with hand force only. Please inform Karla De La Rosa Munive (karla.delarosa@fcagroup.com) how many witness marks were seen, and how many weights were able to be removed with force hand,on each wheel assembly. ~ Please contact karla.delarosa@fcagroup.com for feedback related ONLY.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2012 Dodge Journey?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $400 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the wheels typically fail?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, wheels issues most often appear around 61,003 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $400 for wheels 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 wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Dodge/Journey.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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