The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the transmission warning light would illuminate while attempted to change gears. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic and was informed that the torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
2011 Dodge Journey transmission problems
20 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 85,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission3
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Journey transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2011 Dodge Journey owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with head gasket failure. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and diagnosed with powertrain control module (PCM) failure. The dealer updated the PCM software; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
Pressure sensors saying there's an issue with your tire pressure and you have binding in your drive line
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
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
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. While starting the vehicle, the gear shifter was placed in drive; however, the vehicle failed to move and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that there was an unknown transmission failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Takata recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the check engine light illuminated due to a low battery. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. In addition, while driving 25 MPH, there where a squeaking noise coming from the brakes. When the vehicle was in reverse, it made a knocking/kicking noise and failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time where it was diagnosed that the transmission and a faulty cylinder head failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Questions about the 2011 Dodge Journey transmission
Does the 2011 Dodge Journey have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the transmission of the 2011 Dodge Journey, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Journey transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Journey transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Journey have bad transmission?
The Dodge Journey model years with the most transmission complaints are 2009 (104 complaints), 2016 (87 complaints) and 2015 (77 complaints).
Other 2011 Dodge Journey problems
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