Worst 2011 Dodge Journey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SERVICE BRAKES
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Dodge Journey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 47 | 2 | — | 46,549 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 41 | 1 | — | 80,789 mi | |
| ENGINE | 29 | — | 2 | 90,518 mi | |
| STEERING | 22 | 1 | 1 | 109,105 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 16 | 1 | — | 74,352 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 4 | — | 95,820 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | — | — | 71,350 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | 114,241 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 | — | — | 78,202 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | 41,622 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | 1 | — | 24,492 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | 1 | 50,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 71,319 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | 66,334 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 45,080 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 50,250 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 25,950 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | 122,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 55,249 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 21,203 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 18,064 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 145,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | 1 | 128,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 4,898 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 19,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2011 Dodge Journey
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~528,524 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Dodge Journey Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Journey reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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