How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey, which is 8% of the 376 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2012 Dodge Journey?

Yes. Recall 17V432000 covers 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles where the driver's frontal airbag wiring harness could chafe inside the steering wheel, risking unexpected deployment. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.

Did the 2012 Dodge Journey airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Of the 29 airbag complaints, 14 involved a crash and 15 involved injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do airbag problems occur on the 2012 Dodge Journey?

The median mileage at failure across the airbag complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey is 74,305.5 miles, though individual sample complaints range from 2,000 to 100,000 miles.

How does the 2012 Journey compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2012 Journey's airbag complaint share is 8%, lower than 2013 (12%), 2015 (12%), and 2017 (15%), and similar to 2011 (8%) and 2019 (8%).

2012 Dodge Journey Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey, 8% of that year's 376 total complaints. 14 of those complaints involve a crash and 15 involve injuries. A related recall (17V432000) covers driver airbag wiring that could chafe inside the steering wheel.

Airbags complaints: 29; 8% of 376
Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 15
Median mileage: 74,306 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Frontal airbags fail to deploy in moderate to high speed front or side impacts, including collisions at 45 mph, 55 mph, 65 mph, and 70 mph.
Side curtain airbags fail to deploy during T-bone or side-impact crashes and during rollovers.
Owners report airbags not deploying even when the vehicle rolls over multiple times or is struck hard enough to trap occupants inside.
Some complaints describe brake failure just before a crash in which the airbags then also failed to deploy.
Median mileage at failure across sample reports ranges from as low as 2,000 miles to as high as 100,000 miles, with a median of 74,305.5 miles for the group overall.
One complaint notes airbags deployed but occupants were still injured, suggesting inconsistent deployment behavior even when triggered.

When 2012 Dodge Journey airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 11, 2012, latest Jan 22, 2026.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2012 to Jan 2026; peak Nov 2014 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 Dodge Journey

NHTSA 17V432000Jul 7, 2017Airbags363,480 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Risk: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.

Airbags complaints by Journey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201089 (9%)
201114 (8%)
201229 (8%)
201344 (12%)
201446 (11%)
201568 (12%)
201626 (7%)
201729 (15%)
201812 (5%)
20198 (8%)
20202 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Dodge Journey have?: NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey, which is 8% of the 376 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2012 Dodge Journey?: Yes. Recall 17V432000 covers 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles where the driver's frontal airbag wiring harness could chafe inside the steering wheel, risking unexpected deployment. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
Did the 2012 Dodge Journey airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Of the 29 airbag complaints, 14 involved a crash and 15 involved injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems occur on the 2012 Dodge Journey?: The median mileage at failure across the airbag complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey is 74,305.5 miles, though individual sample complaints range from 2,000 to 100,000 miles.
How does the 2012 Journey compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2012 Journey's airbag complaint share is 8%, lower than 2013 (12%), 2015 (12%), and 2017 (15%), and similar to 2011 (8%) and 2019 (8%).