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2011 Dodge Journey electrical problems

43 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
43
of this car's complaints
25%
typical mileage
80,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Wiring
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Journey electrical problems in other years

2007201020152020

Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Dodge Journey electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2011 Dodge Journey owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 8, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · NY

Pressure sensors saying there's an issue with your tire pressure and you have binding in your drive line

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · MO

Speed is horrible I don't no where to start

Filed Dec 11, 2020 · Electrical · 47,000 miles · WA

There are many many as in huge multiple complaints of this journey vehicle not starting because keeping a charge. We have had to buy and have dealer install three batteries in the last four years. Found one problem, leaving a cd in the player causes the battery to drain. Cannot find any other. Please help.

Filed Dec 1, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 106,000 miles · IL

The vehicle suddenly shuts off at highway speeds and has significant trouble restarting. The vehicle has been inspected over 10 times by an asc certified mechanic for this issue and there hasn't been a check engine code present that would cause this issue.

Filed Aug 28, 2020 · Electrical · 184,000 miles · MN

Battery light came on many times over a couple weeks. Then it went into battery saver mode. The radio stopped working, air conditioning, lights and the dash board had every check light come on. It then would not shift and rpms went to 4 and 5 but only would do around 20 MPH. Battery thrn died. After charging battery then replacing it with a new battery and the alternater and all wiring checked out just fine. No other problems could be found but still the battery saver mode is on and my journey wont hold a charge. This all happened while I was driving with my childern in town going at a speed of 20-30 MPH.

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Electrical · 124,000 miles · FL

Randomly wont start vehicle goes into some type of anti theft mode told bad tipm by 3 different dealers. And told to remove battery to reset the system. This is only a temporary fix. This happens at least twice a week

Filed Feb 21, 2020 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. The contact stated the vehicle consistently failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test of the electrical systems was performed with no failure detected. The independent mechanic was able to start the vehicle. The contact stated that an online search result showed a possible cause being related to the vehicle security system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was intermittent. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · TN

The battery has been replaced twice within the last 8 months and 2 years prior to that. The day prior to latest episode, the car was driven for over 200 miles and there was no notation of problems on that day. The next day the car was parked in the driveway. It had been 18 hours since car was driven. The lights, radio, and power worked, but brake would not depress and dash stated key fob could not be detected. Within 5 minutes trying to start car, all power and lights quit working. A neighbor came to jump start the car but it would not hold.

Filed Dec 11, 2019 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · IL

Vehicle has repeatedly had problems starting after driving for any length of time. It will start cold, no problem. Battery and starter all checked and tested as good. It is believed to be due to a bad ground connection, but not 100% sure. My wife and children have been stranded several times due to this issue. Many times, the vehicle will have to be turned off for at least 30 minutes (sometimes up to 2 hours) before it will start.

Filed Oct 13, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 143,000 miles · MA

My cars battery light keeps coming on and then it starts going over the 4000 RPM point and not going more than 20mph and then dies...I've replaced alternator and battery both 4 times in 4 months and it keeps happening.

Questions about the 2011 Dodge Journey electrical

Does the 2011 Dodge Journey have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the electrical of the 2011 Dodge Journey, 25% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Journey electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Journey electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Journey have the most electrical problems?

The Dodge Journey model years with the most electrical complaints are 2009 (767 complaints), 2010 (600 complaints) and 2015 (118 complaints).

Other 2011 Dodge Journey problems

Brakes 55Engine 34Steering 23Transmission 20Airbags 14Lights 8Acceleration 7Driver assistance 7Suspension 5Fuel system 4Tires 3Visibility 3Wheels 3Seats 2Body 1Locks 1Seat belts 1

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