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2011 Dodge Journey engine problems

34 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,000.

owner complaints
34
of this car's complaints
20%
typical mileage
89,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Journey engine problems in other years

2007201020152020

Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Dodge Journey engine

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

Check engine light 13Stalling 11Won't start 7Loss of power 6Overheating 5

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported July 7, 2015 · 145,379 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
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 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.

Recall number 15V431000 · Recall details

What 2011 Dodge Journey owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

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 Apr 5, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · MO

Speed is horrible I don't no where to start

Filed Dec 13, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 85,000 miles · TX

My car has only 91000 miles and there is a click from the transmission and a weird slowing noise have no clue why done all the maintenance one it

Filed May 27, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. The contact stated that the engine overheated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to kelly jeep chrysler dodge ram 501 state avenue, emmaus, pa 180449, (610)904-8499 where the transmission, the engine, engine solenoids and engine coils were replaced prior to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. *dt

Filed Oct 14, 2019 · Engine · 100,000 miles · GA

Both catalyst converts went out at the same time and failed my ga emissions test. There is a permanent code. I only had this SUV a year and have already rebuilt the transmission, along with caliber issues. I was told that my VIN didn't match the u67 catalyst emission recall that included my vehicle description, trim, make and model. The recall should have expanded to 3.6 liters as well, considering the problem is an exact match. I expect dodge will rectify this emissions problem, considering that ga residents will find this SUV useless in such a strict emission state.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Engine · 127,312 miles · SC

We purchased this vehicle used, back in february. Over the last several months the vehicle had sporadically shut off while driving. The engine completely stops while moving. Some times it takes multiple attempts to turn it back on after shutting down and other times it will turn back on. We have already had the car looked at and had some recall work done to it, but this keeps happening even so. It happened again today while going 40 MPH, 2 seconds before the car stalled the check engine light came on and then the car stopped while driving. Thankfully the person behind me was not following too close because they almost hit me when the car stopped moving. I was driving on a city street with moderate traffic around me, so I am lucky that no one hit me when the car came to a complete stop. I was able to put the car in park and put my hazards on, while waiting to restart the car. This isn't the first time this has happened and I am sure this won't be the last.

Filed Jun 19, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 124,000 miles · SC

Mil illuminates indicating cam shaft position senor and multiple other codes at start up or highway speeds. This also cuts off the stability control and puts the car in ,imp mode. The car will also stall without warning at highway speeds creating an unsafe condition. Dealership currently evaluating issue for cam shaft phaser failure. This occurs at least once a week however the most recent incidence on 6/14/2019 resulted in the car stalling while turning resulting in loss of power steering and braking. The code always resets after a driving cycle is completed but comes back in a day or so. It is my understanding that early 3.6 l engines for 2011 had an issue with cam shaft phaser but no recall has been issued for my vehicle.

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 23, 2018 · Engine · 93,000 miles · MI

My 2011 dodge journey on the driver side heat blows hot on the passage side it blows code. This happen when driving or when it's started to warm up the passage side it blows cold even when the car has been driven from 15 minutes.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · TX

I believe that maybe the location of the battery has caused overheating problems that have caused the vehicle not to start. The whole car will turn on (AC, lights, radio) except for the engine and it has left myself and my children stranded in extreme weather conditions. The car intermittently turns on and this has been occurring for one year now. It can take anywhere from 20 minutes to 3 hours before the car turns back on.

Questions about the 2011 Dodge Journey engine

Does the 2011 Dodge Journey have engine problems?

Owners have filed 34 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Dodge Journey, 20% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Journey engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Journey engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 15V431000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Journey have bad engine?

The Dodge Journey model years with the most engine complaints are 2010 (188 complaints), 2009 (172 complaints) and 2015 (138 complaints).

Other 2011 Dodge Journey problems

Brakes 55Electrical 43Steering 23Transmission 20Airbags 14Lights 8Acceleration 7Driver assistance 7Suspension 5Fuel system 4Tires 3Visibility 3Wheels 3Seats 2Body 1Locks 1Seat belts 1

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