2012 Dodge Journey air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 29 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Journey, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 14 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 15 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 14 crashes, 15 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, he crashed into a vehicle exiting an alleyway. The air bags did not deploy and three passengers were injured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was not repaired. The air bag failure had not been inspected. The failure and current mileages were 2,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge journey. While driving various speeds, the driver's side air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The contact was concerned that the warning indicator could lead to a failure. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that the contact could call NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 70,611. Updated 09/01/17 the consumer stated the seatbelt light remained on at all times.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Journey
- Electrical system 116 complaints
- Brakes 108 complaints
- Engine 103 complaints
- Stability control 44 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 35 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints