dodge Journey problems
0 safety recalls. 168 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
VISIBILITY OBSTRUCTION: THE HEATER HAS SLOWLY BEEN LOSING HEAT AND IS ONLY BLOWING COLD AIR. VISIBILITY IS SEVERELY OBSTRUCTED DUE TO THE DEFROST SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE DEFROST SYSTEM IS BLOWING COLD AIR NOT CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD AND SERIOUSLY OBSTRUCTING…
POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING IN VERY COLD TEMP
NO HEAT ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE DEALER STATES HEATER CORE PLUGGED NEEDS REPLACING AT OVER $1000.
2011 DODGE JOURNEY WHEN THE WEATHER IS COOL THE FOBS WILL NO UNLOCK THE DOORS. CW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED HE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE. *JB
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Common questions
Is the 2011 Dodge Journey reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Dodge Journey is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2011 Dodge Journey?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is brakes, with 37 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The brakes is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Dodge Journey has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Dodge Journey?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 168 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $450, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.