2012 Dodge Journey: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 15, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

My 2012 dodge journey suddenly and violently stalled in the middle of crossing a green light. no check engine lights prior to this only thing that happened a few days before was car wouldn’t start said to press clutch and start button I have an automatic engine, and kept saying keys lefts vehicle even though keys where in the car. This was very scary because it gave me no problems before we could have been on the freeway when this happened thankfully not but this needs to be looked into.

Filed Mar 13, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · CO

Component/System That Failed or Malfunctioned & Availability for Inspection I have experienced multiple safety-critical failures in my 2012 Dodge Journey, including transmission failure, catalytic converter defects, engine repairs, electrical malfunctions, and brake system issues. Pattern of Recalls Across Dodge Journey Models & Lack of Recall for My Vehicle There have been numerous recalls across multiple model years (2009-2020) for the exact same failures my vehicle is experiencing, including: Transmission failures and defects Engine problems requiring major repairs Catalytic converter and exhaust failures Brake system failures and premature caliper wear Electrical malfunctions affecting windows, wiring, and power systems Despite this clear pattern of defects in Dodge Journey models, my specific vehicle has not been recalled for these issues. Dodge/Stellantis needs to explain why these defects are not being covered under existing recalls when the same problems have been recognized in other model years. How My Safety & Others’ Safety Was Put at Risk 1. Transmission Failure & Unsafe Driving Conditions My transmission failed completely, causing high RPM revving, and loss of acceleration. My vehicle essentially stalled out on the highway. Now, the transmission requires a full rebuild costing over $5,238.64. Dodge has issued recalls for transmission defects in other Journey model years, but mine is excluded despite experiencing identical failures. 2. Engine Repairs & Performance Failures My vehicle has required major engine repairs, including: Camshaft and rocker arm replacements Ignition coil replacements Thermostat and cooling system repairs Dodge has issued engine-related recalls for other Journey models, including crankshaft/camshaft sensor failures, engine stalling, and overheating risks. My vehicle suffers from the same defects but has not been recalled. These engine issues pose a major safety hazard by increasing the risk of engine stalling, loss of power, and

Filed Mar 23, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 132,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that numerous warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle stalled and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that she had experienced the failure with unknown warning lights illuminated prior to the failure however, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the failure and found that water had entered the ABS module and caused the failure. The mechanic had advised that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · MO

The clvehicke will stall at slow motion and on highway dash lights will flicker and eventually shut off … only thing that helps is to wiggle the wiring harness until dash comes back on

Filed Jun 1, 2021 · Engine · PA

Vehicle stalls intermittently, when coming to a stop at a light or Stop Sign.This has occurred on multiple occasions and could result in serious injury or Death. The latest date was yesterday May 31,2021.

Filed Apr 20, 2021 · Engine · 21,000 miles · MA

Vehicle turns off while driving without warning, even at full speed. This happens while I am drving anywhere including the highway

Filed Dec 18, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 92,000 miles · OK

Car stalled on highway as we were driving and cut out. Very dangerous..wouldn't restart..then started up 20 mins later and drove fine.engine light came on..dealer says it a crankshaft sensor..super dangerous.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 139,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. Afterwards, the vehicle was able to be driven to atlantic chrysler jeep dodge ram (555 sunrise hwy, west islip, ny 11795, 631‑422‑0123) where a diagnostic was performed. The dealer stated that there was an unknown recall regarding the driver's side cylinder head. The recall repair was performed on the driver's side cylinder head; however, the mechanic stated that there was a wire shortage from the PCM to the map sensor. The contact was given a cost estimate to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the wiring was not under warranty and offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Filed Oct 4, 2019 · Electrical · 92,000 miles · AZ

I was driving my car yesterday when the battery light came on and in the process of trying to get it back home everything in the car started shutting off and then the car started stalling while I was on the road I barely made it into a gas station before the car died and had it towed to triple a repair shop to have a diagnostics done on the car which has now been stated to me that its the alternator and ive only had the car 3 months bought it used but the battery went bad and now the alternator in less then 2 months of each other along with the actuator also clicking when the alternator went out. All of this happening in a short amount of time. When the car started dying all the electrical lights went off the brakes the ABS the air bags everything and this was on a busy road during rush hour traffic. I barely got my car to a safe location and that was only because my husband was following behind me in his car. This problem made it extremely difficult to break at red lights and get my car moving thru the intersection to the gas station. And the car light was on about 15 minutes maybe before it finally stalled out the car.

Filed May 7, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 87,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate, jerked, bucked, and the electronic stability and traction control indicators illuminated. There was also a drastic reduction of speed to the point that the vehicle would stall at any given moment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and noticed moisture, and that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The dealer (maguire chrysler dodge jeep ram of syracuse, 959 hiawatha blvd w, syracuse, ny 13204, (315) 487-6211) was notified and stated that the vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic); however, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2019 · Driver assistance · 5 miles · CA

The issue with my car is that the traction light turned on it does this alot it eventually will turn of on its own then while I'm driving it will decide to turn back on causing my journey to do a little stall. This happens at random times and is stays on for a long time to. There are times when I'm driving it'll flash like it wants to turn on then turn off. This happens on they highway even driving downthe street

Filed Jul 29, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 93,887 miles · NY

While in motion on 7/25/18 the vehicle stopped running, battery light came on, radio turned off, wipers started going on, and lights dimmed. Tried to restart and wouldn't showing battery light, ABS light, symbol with lightning bolt, and said it could not detect key. Vehicle was towed and diagnosed with code p0622, and was told I needed an alternator. Replaced the alternator on 7/28/18. On 7/29/18, the car was running good, after about a half hour the battery light came on and the car slowly started to shut down while in motion with my wife and children in the car. I then replaced the battery. After driving 2 miles the battery light came on, the engine started to rev high and go low, other dash lights came on, the A/C turned hot and the car started to come to a crawl.