2011 Dodge Journey Other Problems
4 owner-reported other complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
Your car's battery drains completely every time you shut off the engine, even after replacing the battery multiple times and having the alternator serviced repeatedly. The problem appears to be the engine control unit (ECU), which is expensive to replace. In the most concerning cases, this has caused the engine to shut down while driving, creating a serious safety risk, especially with passengers in the vehicle.
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Your car's defroster isn't working because the passenger side isn't getting hot air. Even after replacing the heater core, you have to flush it out every year to keep it functioning. This appears to be a recurring issue with this model that hasn't been recalled. The fix will likely involve inspecting the heating system's coolant flow, blend door actuator, or heater core passages to ensure proper heat distribution to the passenger side.
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I HAVE HAD AN ONGOING ISSUE, OVER THE PAST ALMOST THREE YEARS WITH NOT HAVING HEAT ON THE PASSENGER AND REAR OF MY VEHICLE. THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN FLUSHED MULTIPLE TIMES, THERMOSTAT REPLACED, ACTUATOR DOORS CHECKED AND REPLACED, AND MY HEATER CORE REPLACED TWICE ALREADY. THE INTERVENTIONS FIX THE PROBLEM FOR A SHORT PERIOD AND THEY IT IS BACK TO ONLY COOL AIR. THE COOLANT PRESSURE IS FINE AND THE CAR DOES NOT OVERHEAT. THERE IS NO CHANGE WHEN DRIVING OR IN PARK.
NOT TO LONG AFTER I BOUGHT MY JOURNEY 2011, I CAN HEAR A LOUD WHINE WHEN I TURN MY CAR ON. IT KEEPS WHINING UNTIL I'M DRIVING AWAY. IS IT DOING DAMAGE? SINCE I BOUGHT MY JOURNEY, I HAVE BEEN VERY PLEASED WITH IT AND WOULD, EVEN WITH THE PROBLEMS OF THE WHINING AND THE HUGE POWER STEERING FLUID LOSE, THAT FOR SOME REASON MY SPECIFIC CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, REMAIN A HUGE FAN.