How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Journey, which is 4% of the 376 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Journey fuel system?

No related recall is listed in the data for this problem area.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2012 Journey?

The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints is 53,000 miles.

Did the fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to this problem area, though 1 fire complaint appears elsewhere in the 2012 Journey's overall complaint data.

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

The 2012 model's 4% share is higher than most other years listed, including 2010 at 1%, 2013 at 3%, and 2018 at 3%, though the 2017 Journey reached 8%.

2012 Dodge Journey Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey, 4% of its 376 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 53,000. No related recall is on file for this problem area.

Fuel System complaints: 15; 4% of 376
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 53,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power and stalling while driving, sometimes traced to a blown fuel pump fuse or a failed fuel pump.
Vehicles reportedly stalled repeatedly on highways with a knocking or jolting sensation just before shutting off, then restarting after idling.
Some owners describe a fuel odor, most noticeable in the rear of the vehicle, later diagnosed as a fractured fuel tank and fuel pump needing replacement.
Others report fuel leaking while driving on the freeway, combined with stalling and unrelated steering complaints.
A few owners note the fuel gauge displaying inaccurate readings alongside sudden stalling and shutoff at various speeds.

When 2012 Dodge Journey fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 11, 2012, latest Nov 14, 2022.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Nov 2022; peak Sep 2019 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Journey model year

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

20070 (0%)
20080 (0%)
200911 (1%)
20109 (1%)
20114 (2%)
201215 (4%)
201310 (3%)
201410 (2%)
201519 (3%)
201613 (3%)
201715 (8%)
20188 (3%)
20193 (3%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Dodge Journey have?: NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Journey, which is 4% of the 376 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Journey fuel system?: No related recall is listed in the data for this problem area.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2012 Journey?: The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints is 53,000 miles.
Did the fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to this problem area, though 1 fire complaint appears elsewhere in the 2012 Journey's overall complaint data.
How does the 2012 Journey compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2012 model's 4% share is higher than most other years listed, including 2010 at 1%, 2013 at 3%, and 2018 at 3%, though the 2017 Journey reached 8%.