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2011 Dodge Journey reliability record

NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2011 Dodge Journey from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.

NHTSA source snapshot · 2026Consumer reports are not verified defects Official source
NHTSA complaints
253
Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
Top problem area
SERVICE BRAKES
47 complaints
Recalls on record
4
see below
Reported harm
11 reported crashes · 21 injuries · 6 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.

Complaint rank

#2,093

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Dodge median

-102

median 355 across 271 Dodge records

Vs 2009-2013

-20

median 274 complaints in 614 records

Top component share

19%

Service Brakes: 47 complaints

What owners report fails — 2011 Dodge Journey

  • SERVICE BRAKES 47
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41
  • ENGINE 29
  • STEERING 23
  • POWER TRAIN 16

4 recalls on record for the 2011 Dodge Journey

  • NHTSA 17V432000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
  • NHTSA 16V273000 · 2016 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PI A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a
  • NHTSA 15V431000 · 2015 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
  • NHTSA 11V315000 · 2011 · STEERING:COLUMN A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOA
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Dodge Journey units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Dodge Journey reliable?

NHTSA has 253 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Dodge Journey and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (47 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Dodge Journey units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Journey?

Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (47), electrical system (41), engine (29), steering (23). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2011 Dodge Journey?

This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2011 Dodge Journey. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.

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