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Yes this weird skipping bug happens regardless of whether I use the on-screen controls or the wheel buttons. I am not able to test the Bluetooth as I did not bother installing the hands free module in my car when I upgraded. My research right now suggests the 2012 uses a lower speed USB port while the 2016 my radio was pulled from had a faster USB port which is confusing the unit.

Skipped track on the 8.4 dash screen triggers it, and the steering wheel  radio control as well ? Have you tried to use phone Bluetooth link  instead of hard cable to see if it changes anything.    Yeah jumping tracks is critical; love Radio Paradise free app with downloaded blocks on phone. No advertising and several music styles to choose from. One of the oldest streaming sites from even AOL days.

Hello! I recently updated my 2012 SE (which had the 4.3" uconnect) with an 8.4" RB5 unit taken from a 2016 Journey. Everything works as expected except one issue: when I have my iPhone 15 plugged in (which uses USB-C to USB-A cable), the skip track button will sometimes (usually) skip two or more songs. A song will play for a few seconds and get skipped. Sometimes it even skips randomly when I don't press the button. I'm not entirely sure why this happens as my old 4.3" uconnect always worked perfectly with my phone using the same port and cable. The skipping of tracks works perfectly with CDs. Is this an issue of the 2012 media hub USB port being too slow for the 2016 RB5? This is a bit of a make-or-break for me because USB audio is very important to me. Any help would be appreciated!

I don't know what happened, but 2 days that I could not load and view the forum at all had me going into "withdrawal symptoms"! Yes things are a bit slow on postings lately, nut I do like to "check in" on goings on here. GLAD to be seeing the site back "up".

Yea, I saw the foam.  I agree, where the comes from is always a mystery at times. Like trying to find a roof leak.   As I said before trade it in and deal with any loss I will have to take because of the leak.   Again. Thanks to all.

Tough situation; most people have struggled with journey interior water leaks. A minor leak would be harder to find.  My leak was mainly when vehicle was parked on a slope. In most leaks reported it was the holes in the chanel that runs underneath the front car doors. There is yellow foam insulation peeking out from the 5-6 visible holes. But where the water goes in isn't necessarily where it comes out (usually chanel holes). Difficult to trouble shoot.    

That post was over 5 years ago. The video shows what he did to remedy the issue. Bleed the cooling system. 

Im having the same issue. What did you end up doing?

Update. Well I had a body shop look into this problem. They put in quite a few hours. They could not find the leak. They had the carpet up and columns, door frame moldings removed. I was there when they sprayed water along the doors and windshield. I saw no water leaking, too.   They said it is like looking for a pin in a haystack. To go any further it cost more hours and money.   My only thinking now is to trade it in. (Later) I did put a DampRid in the car to see if it removes some of the moisture.

Purchased NEW, it went 180 after 1 year 1 month of ownership.  Fixed by dealer and it went 180 again about 9 months later. 3rd time the dealer service writer at the M.R. Dodge dealership Augusta GA. said repairs were no longer covered.    Then I got the Recall notice a few weeks ago (Jan. 2026) about the wiring hazard. ======================== NHTSA Action Number: PE24006 Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION Opened From: February 27, 2024 – September 26, 2025 Summary On February 27, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to investigate complaints alleging a loss of back up camera function in Model Year (MY) 2018 through 2020 Dodge Journey vehicles.  Complainants reported experiencing black screens, upside down images, flashing images, or blurred images.  A back up camera that does not display correctly increases the likelihood of a crash or injury.   Analysis of warranty data provided in response to ODI’s information request letter demonstrated a pattern of elevated warranty claims in subject vehicles built in calendar years (CY) 2019 and 2020.  The rate of camera related warranty repairs for models built in CY 2019-2020 was nearly double that of vehicles built in CY 2017-2018.  This increase in warranty claims occurred after the introduction of a new camera part number.   -------------------------------- The camera is STILL 180 and discussions will start soon.