Well I don't know I bought my car from extreme Auto I don't know if he is paying the police off or what to exchange cars or vin numbers but my vehicle has a few of the recalls that are still rolling on the ABS light is coming on the engine Department a few other things that I could not get fixed and they said that it wasn't part of the recall that airbag shelf which is works with the blinkers also because when I had an inspected they had informed me of that previously and there wanting us to get into accident and say that I was driving crazy and basically get away with it and that's what the police does undercover cops use it vehicle similar to mine and I seen it at Johnson County Police Department and I think they lied I had an inspection done and Merriam Auto and it's on file and I would need to go pick that one up that was the first one that I had got done and it should still be in the system and and they paid her off because she no longer works there anymore they refuse to fix it and I paid extreme money for the prior inspections to this one and I also have a contract that I paid $475 to get an oil panel and engine oil cover gaskets put on it purchase the parts off of Amazon in the oil panel he purchased it I don't know why this b**** you want to f*** with me my kids are gone and that was a second opinion they also pulled my vehicle over and ran my VIN number and that is on my kids and my life and my soul the detective said I don't have alternative email
2012 Dodge Journey airbags problems
29 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 78,000. 14 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- crashes
- 14
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Journey airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Dodge Journey airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 17V432000 · Recall details
What 2012 Dodge Journey owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Airbag light is on. P06DD Engine oil pressure control circuit performance /stuck off
The crankshaft position sensor as well as a oil leak from the motor and has intermittent start delays these failures I found on this sight that affects my vehicle make & model year my engine 3.6 when I accelerate the overdrive doesn't engage and i took it to Nyle Maxwell in San Antonio where it's at now I also have the diagnosis that matches what is posted here on this site & 3 open recalls that suggest other years may be affected.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. The contact stated that while the windshield wipers were activated, the turn signals would lose functionality. The contact stated that the check engine, air bags, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer max chrysler dodge jeep ram belton (7820 e. 171st st, belton, mo 64012, (816)331-4300) where it was diagnosed with needing the clockspring to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000.
On the freeway, car hydroplaned and hit concrete temporary divider twice. Once in the back and then the front and side of the car. Car crossed three lanes and forcibly landed on edge of freeway.
Over heating and running hotter than usual. Unusual smell from engine when accelerating quickly. Popping when making sharp turns. Air conditioner turning on and off or up and down randonly
My truck first started with my drivers side taillight going out. It don't work when my lights are off, but when my light out on it works prefect fine. When I first notice this was when I went to get in my car during the day and my neighbors who was parked behind me told me my taillight was out and was the LED taillight. I believe there is as electrical issues there. And secondly, my airbag light come on. The vehicle was on a city street and all I did was turning a corner and it came on and still on. Thirdly, when it raining outside driving and stop at a red light, when it turns green and I proceed to go and my tires slide my radio would restart like I just cut my truck on. Everything happened at different times, but the most recent is the airbag light coming on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact called johnson dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 1210 highway 39 n, meridian, ms 39301, 601‑693‑6343) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in an air bag recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was unknown.
Air bag light comes on when starting, goes out then comes back on and stays on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. A loud abnormal noise was heard from the front end of the vehicle. Autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram spring (21027 I-45, spring, tx 77388, (281) 715-6927) diagnosed that the wheel wiring needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Questions about the 2012 Dodge Journey airbags
Does the 2012 Dodge Journey have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the airbags of the 2012 Dodge Journey, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Dodge Journey airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 78,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Dodge Journey airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V432000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Journey have bad airbags?
The Dodge Journey model years with the most airbags complaints are 2009 (269 complaints), 2010 (89 complaints) and 2015 (69 complaints).
Other 2012 Dodge Journey problems
Electrical 116Brakes 107Engine 105Driver assistance 48Transmission 36Steering 23Acceleration 20Fuel system 15Lights 13Wheels 13Seats 10Suspension 10Visibility 9Body 8Seat belts 5Tires 5
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