2011 Dodge Journey Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Dodge Journey, 8% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,900 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.
“Not to long after I bought my Journey 2011, I can hear a loud whine when I turn my car on. It keeps whining until I'm driving away. Is it doing damage? Since I bought my Journey, I have been very pleased with it and would, even with the problems of the whining and the huge power steering fluid lose, that for some reason my specific car is not included in the recall, remain a huge fan.”
NHTSA complaint #11071764, filed 2018-02, 1,000 miles“My cars battery light keeps coming on and then it starts going over the 4000 RPM point and not going more than 20mph and then dies...I've replaced alternator and battery both 4 times in 4 months and it keeps happening.”
NHTSA complaint #11268178, filed 2019-10, 143,000 miles“Recurring safety issue with no concrete resolution. While driving at 55mph on a parkway vehicle engine stalled. I could not accelerate and the brakes and steering wheel locked. Radio, power windows, etc. All worked and I couldn't shut off the vehicle via the push button start/stop. When I pressed it to try and turn it off it made a noise like it was trying to start but couldn't. While waiting for the tow truck all of the check engine lights started flashing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10854830, filed 2016-04, 75,800 miles“I bought it on october 2011 at the south of florida , since then I had keeping and driving the car at the same location, never tried drive in low temperatures. But, in june 2016 I moved to region where the weather is between 20f or -7c during winter. Then the tail light on the lift stopped working, but it was not burned and no problem with the fuses the battery was dying frequently. This winter the rear wiper stopped working too. Now it was time to discover what's going on . Thus, I found broken wires in the sleeve between body and lift gate, where the wires need be flexible. …”
NHTSA complaint #11096972, filed 2018-05, 55,000 miles“My vehicle has been in the shop twice in 2 weeks. It started with a transmission issue. I was driving to work last monday when the car would not shift into gear. The engine continued to idle, but it would not go into the next gear. After having it towed to carmax where it was purchased. They sent it to the transmission shop who later confirmed my torque convertor was faulty. So it was replaced. My truck was in the shop from 9/21-9/25. I was finally able to pick it up on monday 9/28. Well, I picked it up and it was driving fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10779143, filed 2015-10, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017445Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 11017435Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10221813Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10216337Nov 20, 2012Flash: No Audio From The Radio Caused By The Amplifier Not Communicating This bulletin involves re-flashing the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may indicate that…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 | 29% |
| 2019 | 30 | 29% |
| 2018 | 46 | 19% |
| 2017 | 28 | 14% |
| 2016 | 66 | 17% |
| 2015 | 83 | 15% |
| 2014 | 65 | 16% |
| 2013 | 32 | 9% |
| 2012 | 52 | 14% |
| 2011 | 14 | 8% |
| 2010 | 113 | 11% |
| 2009 | 87 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Journey
55 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology