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.
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.
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.