2011 Dodge Journey Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Dodge Journey.

20102012
Complaints
252
Crashes
11
Fires
6
Injuries
21
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2011 Dodge Journey Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#147 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:46,549 mi
Crash-related:2
#241 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:80,789 mi
Crash-related:1
#329 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:90,518 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Dodge Journey.

SERVICE BRAKES
47
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
46,549
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
41
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80,789
ENGINE
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
90,518
STEERING
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
109,105
POWER TRAIN
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
74,352
AIR BAGS
14
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
95,820
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,350
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
114,241
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,202
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,622
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
24,492
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,000
SUSPENSION
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,319
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,334
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,080
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,250
WHEELS
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,950
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
122,500
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,000
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,249
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,203
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,064
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
145,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
128,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14,000
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,898
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,000

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Recalls for 2011 Dodge Journey

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~528,524 vehicles.

17V432000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
~363,480 affected

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.

16V273000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
~8,569 affected

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.

15V431000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
~145,379 affected

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.

11V315000STEERING:COLUMN
~11,096 affected

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.

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