2011 Dodge Journey

▲ Better than typical

2011 Dodge Journey
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:12:10.588Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2011: 169 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	4
2008	8
2009	1433
2010	986
2011	169
2012	375
2013	351
2014	408
2015	548
2016	383
2017	196
2018	219
2019	92
2020	61

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 28%

28% of complaints: service brakes — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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ELECTRIC:MY LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT SINCE PURCHASE UNDER 1YR..,REPLACE FUSES 4TIMES IN 6MTHS..MY TRUCK LOCKED UP WITH IGNITION START KEY REMOTE IN CAR AN ALMOST LOCKED MY SON 6YR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180102

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 41 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I WAS INVOLVED IN A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT ON MONDAY, 10/01/2012 IN A 2011 DODGE JOURNEY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121005

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 29 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20110704 — steering

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,

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-

Campaign 11V315000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151015 — engine and engine cooling

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.

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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 15V431000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160524 — steering

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016.

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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V273000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170828 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 17V432000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

I 20240801 — EA (open)

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