2011 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

29Engine complaints

17.2%Of all 169 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES47 · 27.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41 · 24.3%

ENGINE29 · 17.2%

STEERING23 · 13.6%

POWER TRAIN16 · 9.5%

Share of the 169 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge Journey overview page.

What owners report

“NO HEAT ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE DEALER STATES HEATER CORE PLUGGED NEEDS REPLACING AT OVER $1000.”NHTSA complaint 11057789 — filed 12/31/2017

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF HAS DONE THIS MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS AT ALL.”NHTSA complaint 11032996 — filed 10/11/2017

“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH CODE FOR MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 4. SPARK PLUGS AND COILS REPLACED. VIN NOT LISTED WITH OTHER 3.6L V6 THAT HAS EXTENDED…”NHTSA complaint 10940426 — filed 01/08/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Journey have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge Journey: 29 of 169 complaints on file (17.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge Journey have in total?

169 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.