2017 Dodge Journey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Dodge Journey. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (59), Engine (44), Power Train (32).
Key takeaways
- 202 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 | 29% |
| Engine | 44 | 22% |
| Power Train | 32 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 30 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 | 12% |
| Seats | 21 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 7% |
| Steering | 15 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2017 Dodge Journey
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-22
The vehicle experienced a premature catalytic converter failure directly related to the defect covered under manufacturer Recall Z98 (Federal Emissions: 2016-2017 JC 2.4L NOX FAIL). Prior to the recall being announced, the owner had the failed component replaced out-of-pocket using a legally compliant, EPA-certified af...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-20
The ABS light control light and brake light are currently on. The issue is the ABS control module. There are 1300 on order with zero in production.
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-20
The backup camera on my 2017 dodge journey is displaying the image upside down. At times, it shows vertical lines, flickers or doesn’t turn on at all.
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More for the 2017 Dodge Journey
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.