The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard with the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS brake module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the ABS brake module part had been discontinued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
2011 Dodge Journey: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 169 complaints about the 2011 Dodge Journey describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 84,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, brake and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to community motors chrysler dodge jeep ram (500 westin oaks dr, hammond, la 70403, (985) 345-0401) and diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the part wass no longer being manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 67,000.
The ABS module went bad and the part is discontinued. The car was stationary.
Abs module failure dash lights on with ABS and tractiom control not working some times it feels like the vehicle is draggimg the brakes many customers on forums of the same vehicle complaint about it http://m.carcomplaints.com/dodge/journey/2011/brakes/service_brakes.shtml
After starting the vehicle, ABS, brake, and traction contol light illuminate. Occasionally light does not illuminate. Vehicle appears to drive and stop normally, but driving without ABS and traction contol decreases stopping performance and capabilities. Certified mechanic diagnosed problem indicating water damage consistant with the current recall r61 / the federal safety agency 15v‑675 for the 2012-2015 models.
Mileage on vehicle 55312 miles. Abs light stays on after starting. Fault found by dealer is the orc module part #68163807ab (aka) air bag control module. Part defect affects ABS and air bag deployment. Identified as safety issue currently without a factory recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearing and brakes were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that water entered the wiring harness and the ABS module, headlamps, and dash wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v675000 (service brakes), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
Traveling northbound on 91st ave. Light changed to yellow. I applied brakes and a horrible grinding sound occured. The steering wheel shook and I was alarmed. I called the dealership requesting inspection. Was told it was normal ABS action. I disagreed. They insisted all is fine. Second occurence, had to brake to avoid collision and applied brake, again violent shaking to steering wheel. Upon regular maintenance with dealer they again said it was normal. I have never felt more unsafe. This still occurs today 3/2015. Has become progressivly worse over time. Unknown what components are involved... Selected possible parts requiring further investigation. Dealer insists there are no recalls in place for any part of this model year. I have asked them to check the federal safety agency website. They will not.
I was driving on the road during midnight, my battery sensor turned on 5 minutes later, I had multiple sensors turn on simultaneously. The ABS sensor, airbag, anti -traction as soon as I realized what was going on. I was merging to the emergency lane. I tried to push on the gas pedal and was not even able to accelerate due to the lack of power. I was worried but I was able to make it safely to the emergency lane. I tried to start the vehicle but couldn't the car wouldn't crank. So I had to tow the car to my mechanics and my mechanic told me it was due to the alternator. Lack of power = system will not allow you to run the vehicle. I would like something done about this ifit was not for the emergency lane me and my family could have been killed on the highway.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2011 Dodge Journey abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2011 Dodge Journey?
9 of 169 owner complaints about the 2011 Dodge Journey (5%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Dodge Journey?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Dodge Journey
Check engine light 13Stalling 11Grinding brakes 10Fire or smoke 7Won't start 7Loss of power 6Overheating 5Power steering loss 5Premature wear 5
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