2011 Dodge Journey Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2011 Dodge Journey, and owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2011 Dodge Journey
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The…
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer…
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
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Column (steering)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Dodge Journey have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 64,262 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 22 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Power steering starts leaking in cold climates resulting in tightness and difficulty in steering wheel . recall code s08”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 22, 2026 · Steering
“Stirring wheel fluid hose has burst during cold weather, and will lose control of wheel. My car wasn’t listed in the recall for that said issue for other dodge journey’s. I had it repair ones and now”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Dodge Journey (Journey AWD, Journey FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–19 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Journey model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Journey model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Dodge Journey | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 Dodge Journey | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 Dodge Journey | 8 | 1,433 |
| 2010 Dodge Journey | 3 | 988 |
| 2011 Dodge Journey | 4 | 169 |
| 2012 Dodge Journey | 6 | 376 |
| 2013 Dodge Journey | 4 | 353 |
| 2014 Dodge Journey | 7 | 416 |
| 2015 Dodge Journey | 6 | 553 |
| 2016 Dodge Journey | 4 | 388 |
| 2017 Dodge Journey | 2 | 199 |
| 2018 Dodge Journey | 6 | 236 |
| 2019 Dodge Journey | 1 | 102 |
| 2020 Dodge Journey | 1 | 65 |
Checking a specific 2011 Dodge Journey
How do I know if my 2011 Dodge Journey has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2011 Dodge Journey; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V315000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.