2011 Dodge Journey electrical system problems

43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 Dodge Journey — 25% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

25%

share of all complaints

82,500 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“There are many many as in huge multiple complaints of this journey vehicle not starting because keeping a charge. We have had to buy and have dealer install three batteries in the last four years. Found one problem, leaving a cd in the player causes the battery to drain. Cannot find any other…”
filed Dec 11, 2020
“The vehicle suddenly shuts off at highway speeds and has significant trouble restarting. The vehicle has been inspected over 10 times by an asc certified mechanic for this issue and there hasn't been a check engine code present that would cause this issue.”
filed Dec 1, 2020

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

LAMP - DOME
106241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2025
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104974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2025
LAMP - DOME
103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2025
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023