How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey, which is 10% of all 376 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2012 Dodge Journey?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2012 Dodge Journey.

At what mileage do 2012 Dodge Journey transmission problems usually show up?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 60,000 miles for transmission and powertrain issues on this model year.

Were there any crashes linked to transmission problems in the 2012 Dodge Journey?

NHTSA records show 3 crashes and 3 injuries associated with complaints in this problem area, out of 36 total complaints.

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

The 2012 Journey had 36 transmission complaints (10% share), lower than 2015 (77 complaints, 14% share) and 2016 (86 complaints, 22% share).

2012 Dodge Journey Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey, 10% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 36; 10% of 376
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report shuddering or shaking when the transmission shifts gears, sometimes noticed within the first month of ownership.
Several drivers describe a stutter or jumping sensation while accelerating from a stop, occasionally paired with the engine stalling.
Some owners report the vehicle stalling while picking up speed between 0-10 mph, with a sound like the transmission is not shifting properly.
Multiple complaints describe a clunk felt when shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear, sometimes temporarily fixed by a dealer software update.
One owner reported the transmission stuttering intermittently at low speed followed by the engine dying, with the dealer unable to reproduce the issue.

When 2012 Dodge Journey transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2012, latest Feb 15, 2026.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2012 to Feb 2026; peak Sep 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Journey model year

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

20070 (0%)
20080 (0%)
2009104 (7%)
201048 (5%)
201120 (12%)
201236 (10%)
201329 (8%)
201436 (9%)
201577 (14%)
201686 (22%)
201732 (16%)
201818 (8%)
20196 (6%)
20203 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Dodge Journey have?: NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey, which is 10% of all 376 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2012 Dodge Journey?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2012 Dodge Journey.
At what mileage do 2012 Dodge Journey transmission problems usually show up?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 60,000 miles for transmission and powertrain issues on this model year.
Were there any crashes linked to transmission problems in the 2012 Dodge Journey?: NHTSA records show 3 crashes and 3 injuries associated with complaints in this problem area, out of 36 total complaints.
How does the 2012 Journey compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 2012 Journey had 36 transmission complaints (10% share), lower than 2015 (77 complaints, 14% share) and 2016 (86 complaints, 22% share).