2017 Dodge Journey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 199 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Dodge Journey. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (59), Engine (43), Power Train (32).
Key takeaways
- 199 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 59 | 30% |
| Engine | 43 | 22% |
| Power Train | 32 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 30 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 | 13% |
| Seats | 21 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 8% |
| Steering | 15 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Dodge Journey SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Dodge Journey SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags,seats - filed 2026-10-06
The airbag in the passenger headrest has deployed
Seats - filed 2026-10-04
Headrest popped open on passenger side and car hasn't been in accident since I have had it. Also my backup camera isn't working, it started going blank, and upside down til it doesn't do anything anymore.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-27
On the morning of August 26, 2026, my 2017 Dodge Journey 2.4L was brought to DeLand Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for federal safety Emissions Recall Z98, which required updating the software calibration on the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The vehicle was scanned by the dealer at check-in (116,561 miles) and had zero tra...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.