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 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 ratesCounts 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
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2011 Dodge Journey
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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.