The service and repair manual for the 2012 Dodge Journey — 3.6L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Crew Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Plus Sport Utility 4-Door · R/T Sport Utility 4-Door · AVP Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 4-Door · Canada Value Package Sport Utility 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 621 complaints · 108 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Journey manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,332
- General Information 1,665
- Accessories & Equipment 8,428
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,095
- Body & Frame 3,082
- Maintenance 171
- Brakes 1,327
- Restraints 2,907
- Drivelines & Axles 94
- Steering 577
- Electrical 3,910
- Suspension 288
- Engine Mechanical 1,229
- Transmission 861
- Engine Performance 2,985
- Front 118
- Rear 118
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Journey
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 11V487000Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 15V675000If the abs or esc is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a cra.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — fluid · 11V550000This could lead to loss of braking ability increasing the risk of a crash.
- Air Bags — frontal · 17V432000Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
- Steering — hydraulic power assist › hose, piping, and connections · 16V273000A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, incre.
Owners have filed 621 complaints and Dodge has issued 108 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Journey. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Journey manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Journey?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.6L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the Crew Sport Utility 4-Door, SE Plus Sport Utility 4-Door, R/T Sport Utility 4-Door, AVP Sport Utility 4-Door, SE Sport Utility 4-Door, Canada Value Package Sport Utility 4-Door, SXT Sport Utility 4-Door, SXT Premium Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2012 Journey problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Journey, covering engine and engine cooling, electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2012 Journey wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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