2011 Dodge Journey Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,966miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Dodge Journey, 4% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,966 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.
“I was driving on the highway at 60mph, I went to pass a car and pressed the accelerator pedal and the plastic pedal broke off just after the pivot point. I had to cross 3 lanes of traffic that were traveling at highway speeds (65-75), all while my speed was rapidly decreasing, to get to the shoulder of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10487423, filed 2012-12, 38,932 miles“1) cruise control not working and only works when it wants or refuses to turn off this happens sitting still, driving or even if I turn off and on the car for reset it still does not work. The web shows a recall but the Dodge dealership said no recall? This has been on going since we purchased the car and has been in the shop numerous times to get repaired and still not repaired. 2) wheels shake while applying the brakes I have replaced the rotters and brakes and it still does it I see a recall on this also but Dodge says no recall? …”
NHTSA complaint #11267261, filed 2019-10, 65,000 miles“My car issue: I can't drive past 40 MPH. When speed increases, the RPM and car temperature increases. I took my car in for an oil change and asked the service tech to test drive my car because it's stalling while driving from a day ago. He stated that there maybe an internal issue covered by powertrain warranty. The next available appointment to look at my car was after february 17, 2015. I dropped my car off for a diagnostic test to learn that the tipm melted and that he has never seen that happen before. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690358, filed 2015-02, 83,000 miles“My wife was driving the car, when suddenly the gas pedal broke off at the base. The car lost all acceleration. Luckily, no one was behind her and she was able to glide of the rode.”
NHTSA complaint #10575173, filed 2014-03, 41,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that when coming to a stop, the vehicle would surge forward abnormally until the brakes were depressed a second time. The dealer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was performing as intended. The manufacturer was notified and stated they would give in a return call within a day. The failure mileage was 7,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10438112, filed 2011-12, 7,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10138985Feb 1, 2013Flash: Lack Of Acceleration Performance With The Accelerator Pedal Fully Pressed This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 21 | 9% |
| 2017 | 19 | 9% |
| 2016 | 33 | 8% |
| 2015 | 32 | 6% |
| 2014 | 22 | 5% |
| 2013 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 5% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 27 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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