Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Safety risk
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
8,569
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-06
Owners notified
2016-05-24
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Safety risk
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
Safety risk
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
Safety risk
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Safety risk
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Safety risk
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
117
85,000 mi
Engine
100
89,000 mi
Service brakes
97
63,000 mi
Unknown or other
51
93,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
45
100,000 mi
Power train
36
60,000 mi
Air bags
29
70,611 mi
Steering
23
87,756 mi
Vehicle speed control
18
100,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
14
53,000 mi
Wheels
14
28,000 mi
Exterior lighting
12
80,295 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
11
99,784 mi
Seats
10
50,000 mi
Suspension
10
13,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
8
60,000 mi
Structure: body
6
15,740 mi
Seat belts
5
71,000 mi
Tires
5
15,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
4
37,000 mi
Traction control system
4
87,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
2
175,589 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
2
99,000 mi
Structure: body: door
2
68,527 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
1
173,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
19,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
76,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
1
39,546 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
1
114,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor
1
80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: seals/gaskets
1
126,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
1
—
Interior lighting
1
65,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
45,465 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
1
95,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
1
20 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
1
20 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
The 2011 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2013 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
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Latches/locks/linkages
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.