2011 Dodge Journey Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Dodge Journey, 2% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Since I purchased this vehicle in september of 2011 I've had problems from the radio not working, power outlets not working, bad cylinder heads, have random loss of acceleration, bad gas tank and fuel pump. According to the technician at the dealer the Journey has a problem with the cylinder going bed within the first year. The fuel pump had to be replaced twice. The first time they replaced it I broke down in the middle of the freeway 3 days later with my family in the vehicle. The brakes and steering wheel locked up and the vehicle shutoff. …”
NHTSA complaint #10492300, filed 2013-01, 4,667 miles“Fuel line on the fuel rail blew out heard pop then vehicle caught fire. Was driving smelled gas drove home as fast as possible. Got out of car to see fuel pouring out of driver side of car under hood. Went in house. Got husband he let the car cool down then looked to see where it was coming from heard pop and then flames.”
NHTSA complaint #11055794, filed 2017-12, 128,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart after each failure. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated that his friend replaced the fuel pump an additional four times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11595467, filed 2024-06, 145,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10221067Dec 15, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10139771Oct 3, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10139664Jun 10, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10216387Dec 11, 2012Fuel Gauge Will Not Read Full After Filling Up The Fuel Tank This bulletin involves replacing the fuel pump module. NOT find any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) for this…
- 10136492Dec 11, 2012Fuel Gauge Will Not Read Full After Filling Up The Fuel Tank This bulletin involves replacing the fuel pump module. NOT find any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) for this…
- 10128940Dec 11, 2012Fuel Gauge Will Not Read Full After Filling Up The Fuel Tank This bulletin involves replacing the fuel pump module. NOT find any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) for this…
- 10050639Dec 8, 2012Jeep: fuel gauge fails to register full after fuel tank has been filled. Fuel pump module needs to be replaced. Model 2011-2012 journey.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 16 | 8% |
| 2016 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 | 19 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Journey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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