2011 Dodge Journey Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Dodge Journey, 3% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“This car shakes very bad when coming to a stop and my cylinder heads are miss firing 2 or 3 at a time they miss fired to the point Dodge doesn't know which one it is so they want to replace the main head.”
NHTSA complaint #10551246, filed 2013-11, 45,000 miles“This is the first incident 2 months after I purchased this brand new truck. The car had no power at all. It would not start. I had to have it towed from my driveway. About 6 months later the car would not go into gear the head or brake lights would not work. I took it back to the dealership where I purchased it for the fourth time and it is has been in the service center about a month and they have no answers. I have have called Dodge numerous times and can't get any help from anyone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10437589, filed 2011-11“The contact owned a 2011 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred while the vehicle was stopped at a stop sign, and the contact saw flames coming from the hood. The contact exited the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. A fire report was filed. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. No injuries were sustained. The contact was informed that the fire started in the manifold. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11586886, filed 2024-05Related recalls
- 15V431000Jul 7, 2015Chrysler (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…Covers: Dodge Journey 2011–2015
Related service bulletins
- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
- 10221123Apr 1, 202162TE 6-Speed Transmission Cracked Torque Converter (TC) Piston Repair Index, To Aid In Diagnosis And Repair
- 10193976Apr 1, 202162TE 6-Speed Transmission Cracked Torque Converter (TC) Piston Repair Index, To Aid In Diagnosis And Repair
- 10177599Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10177598Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10139989Mar 15, 2017Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of…
- 10217607Jun 17, 2016Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software.
- 10121927Jan 26, 2016NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also…
- 10223599Feb 11, 2015Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 24 | 2% |
| 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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