2011 Dodge Journey Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 12%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Dodge Journey, 12% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Snow storm and the awd wouldn't work ..took it in and it has had three diagnostics run on it and as of 1/10/2013 it still willnot work .I have been sent out in this vehicle in snow storms cold weather with regards from the shop that they didn't know what was wrong with this vehicle that I would have to bring it back in .this Dodge has no traction without the awd .to date all I get told is I will have to bring it in for a diagnostics run. …”
NHTSA complaint #10492204, filed 2013-01, 14,285 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“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“I have had nothing but problems with my Journey. Before 2500 rotors had to be replaced around 30k miles transmission rebuilt now at 53k miles the transmission is being rebuilt again! This last time it occurred with my children in the car on the way to daycare. My car would not get into gear as I was driving it feel out of gear and would not accelerate with my foot on the gas. Not to mention my car would not even go into park! When my car was in park the car would drift backwards. Keep in mind this was happening on a busy highway with 2 young children!! I am so disappointed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10622459, filed 2014-08Related service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 7 | 7% |
| 2018 | 18 | 8% |
| 2017 | 32 | 16% |
| 2016 | 87 | 22% |
| 2015 | 77 | 14% |
| 2014 | 36 | 9% |
| 2013 | 29 | 8% |
| 2012 | 36 | 10% |
| 2011 | 20 | 12% |
| 2010 | 48 | 5% |
| 2009 | 104 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Journey
55 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsOther or unknown
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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