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2011 Dodge Journey recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 169
Latest campaign: Jul 7, 2017

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	2	May 6, 2016	16V273000 11V315000
Air bags	1	Jul 7, 2017	17V432000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Jul 7, 2015	15V431000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 7, 2017Latest campaign


Jul 7, 201717V432000	Air bags: frontal Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V432000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits. Risk Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47. Campaign NHTSA 17V432000 · Jul 7, 2017
May 6, 201616V273000	Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V273000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist. Risk A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08. Campaign NHTSA 16V273000 · May 6, 2016
Jul 7, 201515V431000	Engine and engine cooling: engine If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V431000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold. Risk If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32. Campaign NHTSA 15V431000 · Jul 7, 2015
Jun 8, 201111V315000	Steering: column A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING… DetailsHide details for campaign 11V315000 What's wrong CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET. Risk A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Campaign NHTSA 11V315000 · Jun 8, 2011

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component169

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

169Complaints filed

7Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

10Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	55	33	3	0	5
Electrical system	43	25	1	0	3
Engine	29	17	0	2	0
Steering	23	14	1	1	0
Power train	20	12	1	0	2
Air bags	14	8	4	0	6
Unknown or other	14	8	0	0	0
Hydraulic	8	5	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	8	5	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	7	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	7	4	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	5	3	0	1	0
Suspension	5	3	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	2	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	2	0	1	0

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“Power steering starts leaking in cold climates resulting in tightness and difficulty in steering wheel . recall code s08”
Filed 05/22/2026 · ODI 11739493
Steering
“Stirring wheel fluid hose has burst during cold weather, and will lose control of wheel. My car wasn’t listed in the recall for that said issue for other dodge journey’s. I had it repair ones and now its doing it again.”
Filed 01/22/2026 · ODI 11712828
Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard with the ABS warning light illuminated.”
Filed 08/20/2025 · ODI 11681909

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2011 Dodge Journey recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Dodge Journey. The most recent, 17V432000 (reported July 7, 2017), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2011 Dodge Journey recalls for?

The largest group is steering, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Dodge Journey?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 55 complaints out of 169 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Dodge Journey?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.

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