2012 Dodge Journey vs 2012 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Dodge Journey | 2012 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 375 | 876 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 224 | 233 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 76 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,295 mi | 92,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 97 | 461 |
| Electrical System | 115 | 127 |
| Service Brakes | 95 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 79 |
| Power Train | 36 | 55 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 68 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 60 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 44 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 47 | 142 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 81 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 39 |
| Overheating | 12 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 11 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
2012 Dodge Journey
2012 Kia Sorento
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.