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#BS-2011-DODJOU-6417

2011 Dodge Journey

Based on reports from 252 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
252
Crashes
11
Fires
6
Recalls
4
TSBs
161
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 252 complaints, 11 crashes, 6 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

rotors warped and shaking of steering wheel

21 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX
2

faulty rotors and pads

11 complaints • Severity 6.9/10

$X,XXX
3

squealing brakes

6 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

53 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 67K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

63
0–30K
24
30–60K
48
60–90K
36
90–120K
23
120–150K
11
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (63 reports) • Median: 67K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (53 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes53 (21%)
Electrical41 (16%)
Engine34 (13%)
Steering22 (9%)
Drivetrain16 (6%)
Other14 (6%)
Airbags14 (6%)
Lights8 (3%)

2011 Dodge Journey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Journey, with 53 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 66,643 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 67K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Journey, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Journey, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Journey, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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23
14
36
15
19
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17
17
35
18
31
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19
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6
21
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22
3
24
1
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Dodge Journey. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

11V315000Jul 2011

STEERING:COLUMN

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.

15V431000Oct 2015

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.

16V273000May 2016

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.

17V432000Aug 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Journey is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2011 Dodge Journey vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

252

Class avg

379

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 252 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2011 Dodge Journey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Dodge Journey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Dodge Journey is related to the brakes, with 53 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Dodge Journey reliable?
The 2011 Dodge Journey has 252 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Dodge Journey problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Dodge Journey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Dodge Journey has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Journey problems start?
Based on 205 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 66,643 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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