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Service bulletins for the 2012 Dodge Journey

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

224 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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90036872018-06-11. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
68277402A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please verify that there is no blockage in front of the sensor. Blockage can occur from mud, ice, snow, front end damage, bracket damage, the sensor not attached to the bracket properly or an aftermarket fascia installed. This fault can occur intermittently in muddy or icy/snowy conditions and is considered normal operation. Under some circumstances, a misaligned sensor can also cause the C1266 DTC, please complete an alignment procedure. No replacement is required.~ 2) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying ?ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required?, please check the DTC fault codes. This will indicate which module needs to be serviced (TCM, PCM, ESP/ABS, etc). This fault is not due to the ACC Sensor. No sensor replacement is required.~ 3) If you have fault code DTC C125E ACC Sensor Adjustment Required, please verify that the radar sensor is fully seated in the clips and there is no damage (if clips are damaged on a 2013 or earlier vehicle, order P/N 68085813A$, otherwise please replace the module), please verify there is no blockage to the sensor due to mud, ice, snow, front end damage, bracket damage or the sensor not attached to the bracket properly. Perform the Vertical Alignment and the Electronic Horizontal Alignments procedure as stated in the service manual. Please note, if the horizontal alignment procedure will not complete, check the vertical alignment and confirm that the sensor is seated properly. Rerun the horizontal alignment procedure. No sensor replacement is required. **Hints for running Horizontal Alignment procedure: A) Verify speed is between 45 and 75 mph, B) verify the road is relatively straight with signs, poles, guard rails, etc C) Do not tail a vehicle too closely this inhibits the learning procedure
09-002-14 REV. B2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that any the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire P0302- Cylinder 2 Misfire P0304- Cylinder 4 Misfire P0306- Cylinder 6 Misfire
08-092-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Electronic Pedestrian Protection System Enhancement This bulletin involves modifying the Electronic Pedestrian Protection System. Improved calibration for an extended range of driving condition. Electronic Pedestrian Protection System Enhancement to provide better behavior of the system in any type of driving condition.
09-002-14 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that any the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ? P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire ? P0302- Cylinder 2 Misfire ? P0304- Cylinder 4 Misfire ? P0306- Cylinder 6 Misfire
08-028-14 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RE2 RE3 RE6 RB4 RB5 RB6 Radio Enhancements This Bulletin involves updating the radio's software and if the vehicle is equipped with navigation (RB4, RB5 and RB6) the navigation software will also be updated. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions: Phone screen buttons intermittently missing. Rear view camera screen may be blank. Improved rear view camera image. Radio presets and parameters returning to defaults. AM or FM audio mutes upon start up. Seek frozen, tuner locks up, unable to change stations (RE3 only). Radio resets (RE3 only). Presets are intermittently skipped (RE3 only). When playing MP3, iPod or USB songs, the screen will not always display the correct song title. Sirius Traffic/Weather Jump button improvement. Controls Screen popup time-out option has been added to settings screen (SRT only). Temperature and Oil pressure gauge enhancements (SRT only). Blind spot monitor chime enhancement. Radio Language Translation improvements. Navigation Language Translation improvements. Disable/Enable traffic announcement feature added (RB4 RB5 RB6). Garmin Voice Recognition (VR) enhancements (RB4 RB5 RB6). Garmin audio enhancements (RB4 RB5 RB6). Navigation map enhancements (RB4 RB5 RB6). Garmin stuck on loading screen (RB4 RB5 RB6). Traffic rerouting and icon enhancements (RB4 RB5 RB6). Incorrect map graphics on traffic circle (RB4 RB6 Right Hand Drive). Radio may reboot when Russian language keyboard used (RB4). Travel Link showing up as unsubscribed. Fuel Station routing issues. Heated seat greyed out. Navigation icon going backwards.
09-002-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ? P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire ? P0302- Cylinder 2 Misfire ? P0304- Cylinder 4 Misfire ? P0306- Cylinder 6 Misfire
24-002-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Driver And Passenger HVAC Blower Air Temperatures Are Not The Same When ?Sync? Setting Mode Is Selected And Headlamps Always Stay On. This bulletin involves selectively replacing the solar sensor. Customers may experience the following condition: When using the Automatic Temperature Control ?SYNC? mode, left and right outlet temperatures do not match regardless of the desired temperature setting is the same. Occupants will experience being cold (winter time), on either passenger or driver side, even though the temperature setting is the same. Headlamps are always staying on, when they are set to Auto mode.
18-008-132018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: MIL Illumination P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High And Transmission Shift Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The customer may experience any of the following: 3.6L engine. MIL Illumination for P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High affects only 2012 model year vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code ERB). 2.4L & 3.6L engines 2.4L & 3.6L engines 2.4L & 3.6L engines 3.6L engine 3.6L engine 3.6L engine 2.4L & 3.6L engines 2.4L engine 2.4L engine 2.4L engine Improves the consistency of how shifts are controlled during upshifts ?torque management?. 3.6L engine Updating the software will correct the conditions listed above.
08-007-132018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. RB5 RE2 Loss Of satellite Function, No Sirius ID Message This Bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the Telematics Gateway Module (TGM) if required. A customer may experience a loss of satellite radio functions. The customer may note that a message, ? No Sirius ID? is displayed on the screen. Updating the radio software will prevent this condition from occurring . If the customer has lost all satellite radio functions and ?No Sirius ID? is displayed on the screen, the TGM/TGW will need to be replaced to repair this condition. NOTE: All radio and navigation functions are controlled by the TGM.
08-006-132018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Navigation Display Reads No Data Available This Bulletin involves performing a ROW Map Configuration of the UCONNECT Touch 8.4N CD/DVD/MP3/NAV (sales code RB6). The customer will experience a condition where the maps in NAV radio will not load. When the NAV button is depressed the radio will display "No data available" on the navigation screen.
09-001-132018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
18-006-132018-06-04. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); EQUIPMENT. Flash: Lack Of Acceleration Performance With The Accelerator Pedal Fully Pressed This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Derate at wide open throttle.
08-031-162018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Hands Free Module Prompts Begin Erroneously This bulletin involves diagnosing and based on outcome, either performing a USB flash or replacing the Mopar accessory Hands Free Module (HFM). A customer may experience the Uconnect prompts begin to play without pressing the Voice Recognition (VR) button. The prompt may repeat itself two or three times before exiting. The customer satisfaction enhancements are included with this software release. NOTE: After the HFM has been updated it will receive these enhancements: · Reduced ?Device Reading? wait time after connecting a device to the remote USB port. · Call / dial separation improves upon names being recognized as phone numbers. · Improved sound quality during Bluetooth streaming. · Increased iPod and iPhone compatibility. · SMS messaging support via Mobile Application Part (MAP) protocol (not all phones support the MAP protocol). · Added ?None of These? and ?Correction? to the phone book prompt menu for better handling of similar names. · Previous button will return the song currently being played to the beginning of the track. · AirPlay feature ?Dock Connector? no longer needs to be manually selected on Apple devices. This will resolve the ?No Audio? condition when the device is connected to the remote USB port and dock connector is not selected. NOTE: USB mode resume will no longer 'resume' after ignition is OFF.
09-001-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Hard Contact Knocking Noise In Engine Compartment Primarily While Turning Left This bulletin involves replacing the rear engine mount bracket. Hard contact knocking noise in the engine compartment caused by contact between the Rear Engine Mount Bracket and the fastener on the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Noise heard primarily while turning left.
08-028-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RB5 RE2 RE6 RB6 RE3 RB4 Radio Enhancements This Bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or move of the following: ? Fuel Station Routing issues. ? Heated Seat Greyed Out. ? Navigation Icon going backwards. ? Map Checksum Error.
08-010-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Cruise Control Slow Or No Response This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). A customer may experience, no response or slow response to cruise control switch activations. Issues will be experienced by the customers that activate/press the switches in a very fast manner.
08-011-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Hands Free Module Defaults To English Instead Of Last Language Selected This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may note when trying to select a none supported language like Russian or Portuguese the Hands Free screen will default to English. The Voice Recognition (VR) will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish, German or Dutch) the customer was using. After the software updated has been completed both the Hands Free screen and VR will default back to the last language used. VR Teleprompter enhancement.
08-032-132018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Flash: No Audio From The Radio Caused By The Amplifier Not Communicating This bulletin involves re-flashing the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may indicate that there is no audio and/or radio is muted. This condition may be caused by the amplifier not communicating on the bus.Flashing the amplifier will correct this condition.
23-012-132018-05-14. Service bulletin. SEATS. Squeak Coming From Under Front Passenger Seat Storage Bin This bulletin involves removing the passenger seat storage bin and applying flock/felt tape to the seat track cross frame bar at the front of the passenger seat bottom. The customer may experience a squeak coming from under the passenger seat storage bin.
08-063-122018-05-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. Fuel Gauge Will Not Read Full After Filling Up The Fuel Tank This bulletin involves replacing the fuel pump module. NOT find any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) for this condition.Replacement of the Fuel pump module will repair this concern.
08-007-13 REV. A2018-05-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RB5 RE2 Loss Of satellite Function, Sirius ID Number Missing This Bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the Telematics Gateway Module (TGM) if required. A customer may experience a loss of satellite radio functions. On further inspection the Technician may note that the Sirius ID number is missing.Updating the radio software will prevent this condition from occurring. If the customer has lost all satellite radio functions and the Sirius ID number is missing, the TGM will need to be replaced to repair this condition.All radio and navigation functions are controlled by the TGM.
02-001-132018-05-14. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT; SUSPENSION. Noise From Front Of Vehicle Over Bumps Or When Turning This bulletin involves replacing the upper front strut bearing to correct the noise. The customer may experience a noise from the front upper strut mount going over bumps or when turning.
23-034-122018-05-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY/WIPER. Poor Performance Of Wipers At High Speeds This bulletin involves replacing the wiper blade and changing the park position. Customers may complain the wipers exhibit poor performance at high speeds.
08-032-12 REV. A2018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Flash: No Audio From The Radio Caused By The Amplifier Not Communicating This bulletin involves re-flashing the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may indicate that there is no audio and/or radio is muted. This condition may be caused by the amplifier not communicating on the bus. Flashing the amplifier will correct this condition.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.