2012 Dodge Journey Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 117 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey, 31% of all complaints for the year, with 4 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 85,000. No related recall is listed for this component.
- Electrical System complaints
- 117
- 31% of 376
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 85,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Wiring harnesses have caught fire and melted near the dashboard, sometimes accompanied by a burning odor and sudden vehicle shutdown while driving.
- Door panels have caught fire, in one case repeatedly, leaving the driver door and windows inoperable.
- Vehicles have failed to start and required jump-starting repeatedly due to reported battery drain issues, with dealers unable to resolve the problem after multiple visits.
- Dashboard lights have flickered while driving, accompanied by check engine lights and gradual loss of power until the car had to be pulled over.
- Rear windshield wipers and tail lights have malfunctioned intermittently, with wipers activating only under certain switch and gear combinations.
- Backup warning chimes and cargo door alerts have activated unexpectedly or without adequate volume, with alarms sometimes triggering on their own.
When 2012 Dodge Journey electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 8, 2012, latest Aug 8, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Dodge Journey
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Journey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Dodge Journey?
- NHTSA lists 117 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Journey, making up 31% of the 376 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Journey electrical system?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2012 Dodge Journey.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2012 Journey?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2012 Journey is 85,000 miles.
- Did the 2012 Dodge Journey electrical problems cause any fires?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 fires and 1 crash associated with electrical system complaints on the 2012 Journey, though no injuries were reported.
- Is the 2012 Dodge Journey worse than other years for electrical issues?
- The 2012 Journey's electrical complaint share is 31%, lower than the 2010 model year's 62% but higher than years like 2013 at 22% and 2016 at 23%.