2011 Dodge Journey Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,656miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 Dodge Journey, 4% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,656 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My sound system is not working.once the vehicle reached 200,848 miles it stopped working, then the next day the LED hatch light she'd working?I came out to get in the vehicle and turned it on it didn't work?”
NHTSA complaint #11366010, filed 2020-10, 200,848 miles“I was driving on the road during midnight, my battery sensor turned on 5 minutes later, I had multiple sensors turn on simultaneously. The ABS sensor, airbag, anti -traction as soon as I realized what was going on. I was merging to the emergency lane. I tried to push on the gas pedal and was not even able to accelerate due to the lack of power. I was worried but I was able to make it safely to the emergency lane. I tried to start the vehicle but couldn't the car wouldn't crank. So I had to tow the car to my mechanics and my mechanic told me it was due to the alternator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10649557, filed 2014-10, 24,000 miles“Horn honks while driving, electric seat moves, lights flash, and windows roll down all doors lock and will not unlock, will also do while parked and you can't unlock to get into car. Happens daily since 2-1-18”
NHTSA complaint #11076019, filed 2018-03, 105,000 miles“The car was fine then the battery light came on for the car and the car shut off on me before I made it home had to be towed. Put a new battery went to work on the way gone the car shut off on me again. Now it has to be towed to the shop.”
NHTSA complaint #11144599, filed 2018-11Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 5% |
| 2015 | 51 | 9% |
| 2014 | 41 | 10% |
| 2013 | 44 | 12% |
| 2012 | 44 | 12% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 40 | 4% |
| 2009 | 23 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Journey
55 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Journey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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