2011 Dodge Journey Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 46 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Journey, 27% of that year's 169 total complaints. Owners report sudden stalling, touch screen and dashboard shutdowns, and failures to start, with a median failure mileage of 85,000 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 46
- 27% of 169
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 85,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses power and stalls while driving, sometimes cutting steering and braking assist along with it.
- Center touch screen goes blank or reboots while driving, which also disables the radio and climate controls tied to that screen.
- Dashboard lights, radio, and interior lights all shut off simultaneously while the engine keeps running, then return after the car is restarted.
- Multiple warning lights (ABS, airbag, traction control) illuminate together with a sudden loss of accelerator response.
- Key fobs fail to unlock the doors in cold weather, and some owners also report difficulty starting the vehicle.
- Vehicle would not start or lost all power shortly after purchase, requiring repeated tow-ins to the dealer.
When 2011 Dodge Journey electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 28, 2011, latest Aug 8, 2021.
Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Dodge Journey
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Journey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Dodge Journey have?
- NHTSA lists 46 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Journey, which is 27% of the 169 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Journey electrical system?
- The data provided shows no related recalls specifically listed for this electrical system complaint category on the 2011 model year, though one sample complaint referenced a separate airbag/electrical campaign, NHTSA campaign number 14V373000.
- At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Journey electrical problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Journey is 85,000 miles.
- How does the 2011 Journey compare to other years for electrical issues?
- The 2011 Journey's electrical complaints make up 27% of its total complaints, lower than the 2010 model year's 62% share but similar to or higher than several later years like 2013 at 22% and 2016 at 23%.
- Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint category for the 2011 Journey shows 1 crash and 3 injuries reported, with 0 fires.