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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3D4PG5FVXAT••••••2012 Dodge JOURNEY AWD
52on this build
0on the model
0builds in total
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 31Engine 11Electronic Stability Control (esc) 6Service Brakes 5
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireDec 2014
The contact owns a 2010 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, a chime activated and the temperature gauge warning light illuminated. In addition, smoke started to emit from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The…
SeatsJun 2020
Head rests both are popped out. They have something to do with the air bag system. They hit my head on the driver side the last week hit my cousin in the head. It hurt a lot. It's my understanding from research this happens across many years and makes of dodge journey
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Feb 2020
I was driving and the car cut off in the middle of the road. Tried to crank but would not fully turn over. Had a mechanic pull up to see what the issue was and he said it could be the crankshaft. Removed it, now I cannot find the part because they all look like the camshaft and…
Electrical SystemJan 2020
While driving down the road my engine shuts off. I have to put car in neutral and restart engine
Unknown Or OtherNov 2019
I have already had to replace the starter on this vehicle. The new starter appears to already be going out. When hit a bump the vehicle likes to shut down. I cannot hook my horn up do to the fact it likes to go off on its own. It says on here that this vehicle has four recalls…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3D4PG5FVXAT103010 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.