2011 Dodge Journey steering problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Dodge Journey — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 Jan 22, 2026
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving about 35 mph, the contact saw smoke emitting from the hood without warning. The contact pulled to the side and added some coolant but the failure recurred after driving 5 more minutes. The vehicle lost power and the…”
filed May 22, 2019
“Power steering starts leaking in cold climates resulting in tightness and difficulty in steering wheel . recall code s08”
filed May 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine…Campaign 16V273000 · May 6, 2016
- SteeringCampaign 11V315000 · Jun 8, 2011
Steering problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 Journey | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 Journey | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 Journey | 15 | 8% |
| 2016 Journey | 34 | 9% |
| 2015 Journey | 39 | 7% |
| 2014 Journey | 28 | 7% |
| 2013 Journey | 20 | 6% |
| 2012 Journey | 23 | 6% |
| 2010 Journey | 69 | 7% |
| 2009 Journey | 72 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Dodge Journey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.