2011 Dodge Journey vs 2011 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Dodge Journey | 2011 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 169 | 1,516 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 162 | 202 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 61 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 82,796 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 29 | 284 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 246 |
| Power Train | 20 | 265 |
| Structure | 1 | 268 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 182 |
| Service Brakes | 47 | 72 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 102 |
| Steering | 23 | 53 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 22 |
| Stalling | 16 | 109 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 64 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 113 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 59 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 43 |
2011 Dodge Journey
2011 Kia Sorento
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.