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2011 Dodge Journey Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 20 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2011 Dodge Journey, 12% of its 169 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 85,000 miles. No related recall is on file for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
20
12% of 169
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
85,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle rolls backward unexpectedly when parked or driven on an incline.
  • Loud clunking noise and jolting felt when shifting gears, with dealers sometimes citing a need for a computer software update.
  • Vehicle loses power, fails to start, or will not go into gear, sometimes recurring over multiple dealer visits.
  • All-wheel-drive system stops working in snow or cold weather, with diagnostics unable to identify the cause.
  • Check engine light comes on along with transmission failure, in some cases requiring a full transmission replacement that later recurs.
  • Transmission cooler lines leak fluid, leaving the vehicle undrivable.
  • Gear shifter is placed in drive but the vehicle does not move, accompanied by a check engine light.

When 2011 Dodge Journey transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 16, 2011, latest Apr 12, 2022.

2011 Dodge Journey transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2011Jan 2013Sep 2015May 2016Jun 2019Dec 2020Apr 2022
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Apr 2022; peak Nov 2011 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Journey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 20080 (0%)
  3. 2009104 (7%)
  4. 201048 (5%)
  5. 201120 (12%)
  6. 201236 (10%)
  7. 201329 (8%)
  8. 201436 (9%)
  9. 201577 (14%)
  10. 201686 (22%)
  11. 201732 (16%)
  12. 201818 (8%)
  13. 20196 (6%)
  14. 20203 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Dodge Journey have?
NHTSA lists 20 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2011 Dodge Journey, which is 12% of the 169 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Dodge Journey?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area on the 2011 Dodge Journey.
At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Journey transmission problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2011 Dodge Journey is 85,000 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do owners report on the 2011 Dodge Journey?
Owners report shifting jolts and clunks, loss of power or failure to start, AWD system failures in cold weather, transmission cooler line leaks, and outright transmission failures requiring replacement.
Did the transmission complaints cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this area on the 2011 Dodge Journey shows 1 crash and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.