2012 Dodge Journey review
Dodge Journey highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 24 highway, 19 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Dodge Journey?
- The Journey is available in a variety of new trims, including the American Value, SE, and SXT.
- The Express, Lux, and Mainstreet trims have been discontinued for 2012.
- The R/T trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters and Leather Seats as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Dodge Journey an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Dodge Journey 19th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
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Crew 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Heated Mirrors
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Alpine Sound System
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Third Row Seat
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.6L
Horsepower
283
Torque (ft-lbs)
260
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
20.5
Wheelbase
113.8"
Overall length
192.4"
Width
72.2"
Height
66.6"
Leg room
F 40.8"/R 33.6"
Head room
F 40.8"/R 39.9"
Front tires
P225/55R19
Rear tires
P225/55R19
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
375/2500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Dodge Journey FAQ
The 2012 Dodge Journey is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Crew: 17 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- SXT: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- American Value: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- R/T: 17 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- SE: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
The Dodge Journey received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Dodge Journey as 18 out of 32 among Midsize SUV
The 2012 Dodge Journey has received an average 4.2 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Dodge Journey, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Dodge Journey Reviews.
The 2012 Dodge Journey has a maximum towing capacity of between 1000 and 2500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
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