2012 Dodge Journey: windshield wiper failure

Filed Aug 8, 2026 · Electrical · OH

The car says something like Vin number bot recognized. The windshield wipers start going crazy all the exterior and interior lights start going crazy the steering will locks the brakes lock and the car shuts off no accident

Filed Jun 3, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · NE

So I the wiring harness in the hatch needed replaced. So we replaced it and a year later the interior light would come on randomly, then my rear wiper stopped working, all my rear light are messed up sometimes they work sometimes they don't. And not the computer says don't ajar so I can't lock my 2012 journey and the alarm goes of randomly... I'm afraid it's gonna catch fire like I have been reading online.

Filed Apr 14, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · 173,000 miles · MO

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.

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Electrical · CO

The radio/thermostat window power locks and USB slowly started to malfunction. Now the screen to the radio and thermostat does not work at all. The wiring harnesses located at the rear hatch which has no visible outside damage, yes all the wiring inside is pinched and exposed. The only way we discovered it was because the back wiper blade went out.

Filed Oct 30, 2020 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · GA

The 2012 dodge journey SUV wiring harness in the rear hatch if used regularly the wires will brake and cause numerous electrical issues. Ranging from no rear lights, windshield wiper, the rear lock button will also malfunction. Sometimes as in my case it has cause alternator issues. I am now broke down due to what will now be my 3rd alternator in the last 6 months. I feel this vehicle needs to recalled.

Filed Jun 14, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 163,000 miles · WY

I was driving down the highway with my two kids when I had turned my bright lights on then off again as cars were coming when the windshield wipers turned on. They will not turn off, the high beams won't turn on and my blinkers do not work as well. Everytime I start the vehicle the windshield wipers turn on and cannot be turned off again. Everything in the switch that controls all of these features is useless and a huge safety issue. Luckily we were not hit turning off the highway headed home.

Filed Mar 31, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 80,295 miles · NJ

This issue occurred regardless if the car was in motion or stationary. It also occurred if the motor was turned on or not. The license plate light was out, but it was not a bulb issue. The center rear brake light (on the tailgate) was out, but it was not a bulb issue. This is a safety issue. The tailgate wiper would not return to the home position when turned off. It would remain wherever it was when the switch was turned off. This was a visibility issue. The key-less entry fob would not unlock the car doors. This was not a fob battery issue. This was very problematic for passenger doors which could not be unlocked from inside or outside the car. This was brought to a dealer for repair. They diagnosed the car with having split wires in the lift gate. I am concerned that split wires could have caused a short and eventually a fire. Additionally, a short could have caused other electrical systems of the car to fail while in motion.

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 60,000 miles · FL

When opening the back hatch, all the doors will randomly lock or unlock. The hatch light does not work. The rear window, back hatch, wiper cleaner will not work. Attached is a picture of the wiring harness for the back hatch. All the wires have been cut just from regular opening and closing of the hatch due to the fact where it is located and that when the hatch is closed it bends all that wiring in half. As you can see from the picture at least 5 are completely broken and many more are almost completely cut.

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 150,000 miles · OK

Myself and my 3 young children were driving down a pretty dark highway at about 10 pm. 3 hours from home. In a storm and very heavy rain. Vehicle suddenly lost power. When I gave it gas the engine just revved. Lost all power including windshield wipers and power steering I quickly dropped from 75 to 40 with semis barreling up behind me as I was trying to get to a shoulder to pull off on. Car died and would not restart. We were stuck on the side of the road for 5 hours with no heat and no power to the car. Even callled roadside and they tried to jump it. It would start but then go haywire again. Battery light and etc as well as all others lights come on. It has left me and my kids in the cold more than once. No one seems to know the problem as the battery and alternator are testing fine. Vehicle is now sitting in my drive way and won't do anything. At all.

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · 151,000 miles · NC · fire · 2 injuries

My electrical system totally failed on my 2012 dodge journey, I have had over 20 fires under hood of this dodge journey I have taken the car over and over to the dealership over a 4 year period they say the dodge told them not to repair the car, so on 2/28/2018 the 2012 dodge journey was totaled by fire, the total car blow up under the car when the electrical system failed the converter fill with gas me and my family nearly died that day to this present day there has been nothing done about these problems before this happened the wiper , the radio , everything would turn on without a switch beening turned on......I nearly had a head on that day 2/28/2018 becauce I had limited steering and brakes when the car blow up , can someone at this agency help with anyof these problems, also there was serious personal injuries that day as well.. Please reply, I have found a lot of other people online with the same problems , always 2012 -2013 dodge journeys with 2.4 liter engines please help.....

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.

Filed Apr 15, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 119,450 miles · ID

I took my car for recall few days ago for steering and cover for the engine now my car wont start the computer and everything is not working everything is locked I have no issues boforee the recall.its sitting there not able to start wheel is locked and brakes I everything is going off wipers and other stuff going crazy ....... I drove one time after the recall I dont know whats going on... I never had any issues with the car until I took the car for recall.. Its not the same the car was in the shop for recall appt on thursday april 12 2018 soon as I left the car would not start on fri the following day and its going crazy what do I need to do they did something to it making the car not start it wont let me choose what is wrong with the car on the form is unknoown or other and elec stabilty control and electrical