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VIN check 3C4PDCAB6CT281121Dodge Journey 2012

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Market data updated 17.10.2026

Cars / Dodge / Journey Free report · 19.10.2026
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Dodge · Journey · 2012
Dodge Journey 2012

2,4 petrol · Blue · Estate

US market

VIN3C4PDCAB6CT281121
PlateKA4096IH
Owners in Ukraine
2
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Owners and registrations

Owners
2
in Ukraine
Operations
2
registration
Plates
2
1 changes
01
Owner

09.04.2022 → 19.08.2022 · 4 mo

Rivne Oblast

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OwnerCurrent

19.08.2022 → now · 4 y 2 mo

Zhytomyr Oblast

Registry notes

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Events by date

2012
Production year 2012
09.04.2022
Imported from abroad and registered
KA6620HP · Rivne Oblast · blue
19.08.2022
Sold to a new owner
KA4096IH · Zhytomyr Oblast · blue
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Checks by VIN and plate

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Accidents in Ukraine

Search by all plates2 plates
In the full report
Photos from accident scenes
In the full report
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Wanted

VIN3C4PDCAB6CT281121
In the full report
Licence plateKA4096IH
In the full report
VehicleDodge Journey 2012
In the full report
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Car and specs

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VIN decoding

VIN: format and check digit••• ••••••
3C4WMI
PDCABVDS
6check
Cyear
Tplant
281121serial
Region
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Brand country (WMI)
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Model year
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Plant
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VIN structure

1–33C4WMI••••••• ••••• •• ••••••••••••• ••••• •• ••••••
4–8PDCABVDS••••••• ••••• •• •••••• •••••••••• ••••••
96check digit•••••
10Cyear code••••
11Tplant••••••• ••••• •• ••••••
12–17281121serial number••••••• ••••• •• ••••••
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Factory specifications of the version

Power
173 hp
Torque
225 Nm
Consumption
11.2 l/100 km
Displacement
2360 cm³
Drive
FWD
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
Weight
1735 kg
Trunk
300–1915 l
Engine
Power
173 hp @ 6000 rpm
Power per litre
73.3 hp/l
Torque
225 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Max. engine speed
6500 rpm
Engine layout
front, transverse
Engine model/code
ED3
Engine displacement
2360 cm³
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
97 mm
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, VVT
Engine oil capacity
4.26 l
Performance
Fuel consumption, city (EPA)
12.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption, highway (EPA)
9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption, combined (EPA)
11.2 l/100 km
Fuel
Petrol
Power-to-weight ratio
10 kg/hp, 99,7 hp/tonne
Torque-to-weight ratio
7.7 kg/Nm, 129.7 Nm/tonne
Transmission, brakes and suspension
Drivetrain architecture
The internal combustion engine drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears and transmission type
4-speed automatic
Front suspension
Independent McPherson strut with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 330x28 mm
Rear brakes
Disc, 328x12 mm
Driver assistance systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack (rack and pinion)
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tyre size
225/65 R17; 225/55 R19
Wheel rims size
6.5J x 17; 7J x 19
Dimensions
Length
4887 mm
Width
1834 mm
Width including mirrors
2127 mm
Height
1692 mm
Wheelbase
2890 mm
Front track
1570 mm
Rear track
1582 mm
Front overhang
989 mm
Rear overhang
1008 mm
Drag coefficient (Cx)
0.368
Turning circle
11.7 m
Capacity and weight
Kerb weight
1735 kg
Max. gross weight
2270-2381 kg
Max. payload
535-646 kg
Minimum trunk capacity
300 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1915 l
Fuel tank capacity
77.6 l
Permitted trailer load at gradient 12%
450 kg
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Recalls for the model

Injuries in the cabinAirbags · announced 07.07.2017 · campaign since 28.08.2017
№ 17V432000
Original campaign text · English
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Summary
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.
Consequence
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
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.
Report date
07.07.2017
Втрата керованостіSteering · announced 06.05.2016 · campaign since 24.05.2016
№ 16V273000
Original campaign text · English
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Summary
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.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Report date
06.05.2016
Brake performanceStability control · announced 19.10.2015 · campaign since 21.12.2015
№ 15V675000
Original campaign text · English
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Report date
19.10.2015
Risk firesEngine and cooling · announced 07.07.2015 · campaign since 15.10.2015
№ 15V431000
Engine 2,4 l — as on this car
Original campaign text · English
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
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.
Report date
07.07.2015
Brake performanceBrakes · announced 10.11.2011 · campaign since 01.03.2012
№ 11V550000
Original campaign text · English
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Summary
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012.
Report date
10.11.2011
Risk AccidentsEngine and cooling · announced 29.09.2011
№ 11V487000
Original campaign text · English
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Consequence
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011.
Report date
29.09.2011
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Market and value

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What such cars cost

Median of similar listings
9 250 $
the same model, close years
Usual prices
8 500–10 275 $
middle 50% of listings
Most listings
7 900–11 000 $
80% of listings

Similar cars are offered for 8 500–10 275 $, median — 9 250 $.

How the year affects the price

2009’09≈ 7 620 $
2010’10≈ 8 300 $
2011’11≈ 8 550 $
2012’12≈ 8 600 $
2013’13≈ 9 400 $
2014’14≈ 10 200 $
2015’15≈ 10 850 $

Year older — −1% · year newer — +9%. The biggest gap — between 2013 and 2014 (+10 pp).

Model market: Journey →

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How the value changes over the years

2021’21+24%
2022’22+16%
2023’23+11%
2024’24+6%
2025’25+2%
2026’26now
2027’27
2028’28
2029’29
2030’30
2031’31
past yearsnowforecast
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Model popularity by production year

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What is popular in this model

I generation (FL) — 94%I generation — 6%
94%most often

Generation

  • I generation (FL)94%
  • I generation6%
Automatic — 99%Manual — 1%
99%most often

Gearbox

  • Automatic99%
  • Manual1%
Petrol — 52%LPG / petrol — 43%Diesel — 5%
52%this car

Fuel

  • Petrol52%
  • LPG / petrol43%
  • Diesel5%
FWD — 83%AWD — 17%
83%most often

Drive

  • FWD83%
  • AWD17%
Grey — 37%Black — 23%White — 18%Red — 10%Blue — 7%Other — 4%
7%this car

Colour

  • Grey37%
  • Black23%
  • White18%
  • Red10%
  • Blue7%
  • Other4%
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What it costs to own

per year• ••• $≈ • ••• ₴/mo

•• ••• ₴ cash · •• ••• ₴ depreciation

Depreciation3,8% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
28%
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Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 14 y)
26%
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Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2,4 l
23%
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Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
17%
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MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
6%
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Summary

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Dodge Journey 2012 VIN check

A short report on the Dodge Journey 2012: VIN 3C4PDCAB6CT281121, production year 2012, fuel petrol. The report covers checks, the car's history, the model market and value over time.

Facts about this car

First registered in Ukraine on 09.04.2022. Registration records show 2 owners. The plate number changed 1 time. The latest registration operation was on 19.08.2022. The manufacturer has announced 6 recall campaigns for this model in the USA.

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The wanted check for 3C4PDCAB6CT281121 is available in the full report.

How many owners has the Dodge Journey 2012 had?

Registration records in Ukraine show 2 owners; dates of registrations are in the report above.

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