2011 Dodge Journey: fire, smoke or burning smell

7 of the 169 complaints about the 2011 Dodge Journey describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 128,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 34 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2019
1
2018
3
2017
9
2016
5
2015
7
2014
10
2013
8
2012
17
2011
7
2010
13
2009
22

What owners say

Filed May 3, 2024 · Engine · TX · fire

The contact owned a 2011 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred while the vehicle was stopped at a stop sign, and the contact saw flames coming from the hood. The contact exited the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. A fire report was filed. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. No injuries were sustained. The contact was informed that the fire started in the manifold. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 22, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 139,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving about 35 MPH, the contact saw smoke emitting from the hood without warning. The contact pulled to the side and added some coolant but the failure recurred after driving 5 more minutes. The vehicle lost power and the contact saw flames from the engine. The fire momentarily extinguished itself. The steering wheel then could not turn and the vehicle shut down. The contact mentioned that the alternator and wiring were damaged sue to the failure. There was no report filed and there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's resident. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was known but the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Brakes · 132,500 miles · OH

My car has 132k miles and I'm replacing the brakes on the front for 8th time and the back for the 3rd time. Can't seem to get more than 15-20k miles out of a set of pads and rotors. Last two times I needed service the brake calipers had seized shredding the fairly new rotors which were so hot that I feared the car would catch on fire.

Filed Dec 20, 2017 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · AZ · fire

Fuel line on the fuel rail blew out heard pop then vehicle caught fire. Was driving smelled gas drove home as fast as possible. Got out of car to see fuel pouring out of driver side of car under hood. Went in house. Got husband he let the car cool down then looked to see where it was coming from heard pop and then flames.

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Steering · 62,500 miles · IL

While vehicle was parked (stationary) vehicle was started, heard a pop, put car in reverse and realized there was no power steering. Started to smell something burning so placed vehicle back in park & turned it off. Looked under vehicle and saw large puddle of power steering fluid. The power steering line burst thereby disabling the power steering. This appears to be an on going problem with numerous journey power steering lines.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Engine · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle and house caught fire. A police and a fire report were filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was destroyed. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Brakes, Wheels · 65,020 miles · FL

We were on our way to church and the steering wheel started shaking at about 55 MPH so we slowed down and it stopped. As we continued on to church the wheel started shaking again and we drove a little faster and then slower. We made it to church and as we parked the car we noticed a burning smell. When I got out of the passenger side of the car there were metal plates popping out of the wheel. I noticed the cap on the wheel was melted. The metal plates were too hot to pick up and the wheel was extremely hot. We did some research on the internet and found complaints on lemonlaw.com. There are also 12 reported complaints on carcomplaints.com. If dodge knows there is a problem like this; why isn't there a recall? I just had the oil changed at the dodge dealership and they did an all point check up. The only thing they recommended was a tune-up. No problem was found with the brakes. The mechanic told me that the caliper got so hot it damaged the ceramic brake pads and rotor. He said the caliper could have locked up and we could have gotten in accident. We are fortunate that did not happen however it certainly could have. The repairs were over $400. I should not have this expense on this new of a vehicle. This is the first dodge I have ever owned and loved this vehicle until now. Now I am not sure I will ever own another one. Very disappointed to say the least.