How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2012 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this area for the 2012 Journey, which is 6% of the 376 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2012 Dodge Journey?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category on the 2012 Journey.

At what mileage do suspension and tire problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 24,000 miles.

Have suspension or tire problems caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this category on the 2012 Journey shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.

How does the 2012 Journey compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2012 Journey's 24 complaints and 6% share are on the higher end; other years range from 1 complaint (2019) to 33 complaints (2010), with shares between 1% and 6%.

2012 Dodge Journey Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey, 6% of all 376 complaints that year, with 2 crashes and 3 injuries reported. There are no related recalls, and median mileage at failure is 24,000.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 24; 6% of 376
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 24,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Tires develop sidewall cracks and blow out at low speed, sometimes damaging the wheel rim.
Front end makes grunting or clunking noises over bumps and during turns, often traced to loose or worn front suspension parts.
Tires wear out or go bald well before expected tread life, with owners blaming the factory tire compound.
Vehicle feels unstable at highway speed, shaking through the steering wheel and sliding in wet or low-traction conditions.
Front axle link has fractured, causing sudden loss of forward motion.
19-inch factory wheels are paired with an undersized 16-inch spare, leaving owners without a matching replacement tire option.

When 2012 Dodge Journey suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 2, 2013, latest Jul 11, 2025.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Jul 2025; peak Aug 2024 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Journey model year

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

201033 (3%)
201110 (6%)
201224 (6%)
201312 (3%)
201419 (5%)
201515 (3%)
20169 (2%)
20177 (4%)
201815 (6%)
20191 (1%)
20203 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2012 Dodge Journey have?: NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this area for the 2012 Journey, which is 6% of the 376 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2012 Dodge Journey?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category on the 2012 Journey.
At what mileage do suspension and tire problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 24,000 miles.
Have suspension or tire problems caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this category on the 2012 Journey shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2012 Journey compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2012 Journey's 24 complaints and 6% share are on the higher end; other years range from 1 complaint (2019) to 33 complaints (2010), with shares between 1% and 6%.