Is the 2012 DODGE Journey safe to drive?

The 2012 DODGE Journey has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 11V487000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

What Happened

Your engine's connecting rod bearings help keep everything running smoothly inside your engine. In some 2012 models with 3.6L engines, debris might get stuck inside the engine block, causing the bearings to fail.

Risk if Unfixed

If the connecting rod bearings fail, your engine could seize up, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Chrysler dealer will replace the engine with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair once you receive the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #11V487000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 11V487000

What This Recall Means

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?