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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
75
54,000 mi
Engine
75
82,000 mi
Service brakes
64
51,400 mi
Seats
58
96,700 mi
Air bags
47
85,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
45
60,000 mi
Unknown or other
32
61,000 mi
Power train
29
68,000 mi
Steering
20
74,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
11
80,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
11
89,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
10
58,400 mi
Structure: body
7
60,000 mi
Suspension
7
37,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
6
—
Exterior lighting
5
33,000 mi
Seat belts
5
45,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
4
74,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
3
95,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light
2
80,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2
82,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
2
36,000 mi
Wheels
2
91,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings
1
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
12,500 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
72,852 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
The 2012 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2014 model has about half as many 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.