2011 Dodge Journey steering problems

Filed May 22, 2026 · Steering · IL

Power steering starts leaking in cold climates resulting in tightness and difficulty in steering wheel . recall code s08

Filed Jan 22, 2026 · Steering · AK

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 its doing it again.

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 May 17, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 135,000 miles · LA

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.

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 79,000 miles · TX

The car feels likes it's pulling and sometimes it won't accelerate.

Filed Feb 6, 2019 · Steering · 75,970 miles · WI

On 1/30/2019 at 10:15 pm I started my parked 2011 dodge journey to warm it up for work. It immediately blew the power steering system because it was frigid outside. The power steering cooler and return line hose assembly was replaced with parts from the dealer ordered by the business that made the repairs. Total for parts and labor was $814.22. This report is being filed in regards to campaign 16v273000. I feel this is identical to what happened and I am seeking a full refund for my repairs needed.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 92,462 miles · NV

"takata recall": local dodge dealer, inspected the vehicle and replaced the defective part(s), then told my wife the 'actual steering wheel airbag' wasn't working and diagnosed the issue as the electrical connector. They said they would not repair, replace or fix unless we paid the cost for a new airbag,why isn't the airbag part of the recall? We haven't had any accidents in this vehicle nor anything that would, could damage the airbag.. Since the dealer is stating the problem is electrical, in the safety system, should this be classed as a 'safety' issue and repaired by the dealer..

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 156,000 miles · MI

The vehicle completely shut down while driving down ford road in dearborn mi. The steering would not move. The engine turned off. The brakes locked up. The car would not start to move out of oncoming traffic. It was towed to firstone complete autocare and serviced. Received the vehicle back on saturday the 4th of august. Again drove the vehicle and on a bridge on ecorse rd in taylor mi. The vehicle did the exact thing. It was towed back to firestone. Firestone returned the vehicle on august 6th and sent it to dealership for repair. Firestone said they saw no problem. Couldn't understand the problem. Both instances of stalling I had my 7 year old. Both instances we were nearly rear ended multiple times. Both times the vehicle shuts down with no steering, no breaks, and wont restart. It was a death trap. Firstone can verify my pick up locations both times. Used goch and sons towing through firestone on 8/5. Used united towing in dearborn on 8/3. Firestone also has vehicle records on file.

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Steering · 999,000 miles · UT

My steering wheel locked up while driving twice. I have taken it to the mechanic to get it fixed prior to driving any further. The first time I was turning right, the 2nd time I was coming up to a stop light. I was able to turn my car off then back on and it worked. Terrifying experience

Filed Mar 8, 2018 · Steering · 74,327 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. The contact stated that the power steering ability was lost during cold temperatures. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to harry brown's family automotive dealer (1747 grant st, faribault, mn 55021) where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,327. The VIN was not provided.