Worst 2011 Dodge Journey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Dodge Journey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 47 | 2 | — | 46,549 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 41 | 1 | — | 80,789 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 29 | — | 2 | 90,518 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 22 | 1 | 1 | 109,105 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | 1 | — | 74,352 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 4 | — | 95,820 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 114,241 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 78,202 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 41,622 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 24,492 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | 1 | 50,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — |
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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.
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2011 Dodge Journey — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Journey reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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