2012 Dodge Journey electronic stability control (esc) problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2012 Dodge Journey — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the part was on back order. The contact stated that after severe weather, the…”
filed Jul 29, 2025
“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module was failing and needed to…”
filed Nov 13, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake…Campaign 15V675000 · Oct 19, 2015
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Journey | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Journey | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Journey | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 Journey | 18 | 5% |
| 2015 Journey | 51 | 9% |
| 2014 Journey | 41 | 10% |
| 2013 Journey | 43 | 12% |
| 2011 Journey | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 Journey | 40 | 4% |
| 2009 Journey | 23 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Journey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.