2012 Dodge Journey steering problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Dodge Journey — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It's been a few weeks now that my steering wheel started turning hard.. When it got really hard to turn was when I took it serious that something may be wrong.. About three week ago , being at the end of june I checked my power steering oil I noticed I had major oil loss.. I had it serviced as a…”
filed Jul 5, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound in the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel became firm and difficult to maneuver. Upon investigation, the contact associated nhtsa campaign number…”
filed Feb 18, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine…Campaign 16V273000 · May 6, 2016
Steering problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 Journey | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 Journey | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 Journey | 15 | 8% |
| 2016 Journey | 34 | 9% |
| 2015 Journey | 39 | 7% |
| 2014 Journey | 28 | 7% |
| 2013 Journey | 20 | 6% |
| 2011 Journey | 23 | 14% |
| 2010 Journey | 69 | 7% |
| 2009 Journey | 72 | 5% |
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.