2017 Dodge Journey Problems, Recalls & Reliability
316 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Dodge Journey, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 15/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 38,750 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2017 Dodge Journey has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2017 sits among all Journey years
What owners report
“The lights on the interior are coming on by them self, I believe the problem lies in the rear wire harnesses. My car only has 31000 miles”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Journey
“My family has two Dodge journeys both 2017s. The catalytic converter code keeps popping on our cars. Other years of Dodge journeys and other Dodge vehicles have had recalls for those but not ours. Seems suspect to me that we would have two Dodge journeys that are popping for the same codes, and…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Journey
“Cruse control keep sticking, and my air bag light keep coming on, not sure if it going to explore.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Journey
“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driveshaft detached from the rear axle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Journey
“My airbag warning light keeps going off and there is no issue with the airbaga nor has the vehicle been in an accident.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Journey
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 155 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 35,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 23,500 and 63,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Fix: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US,…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500,…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-008 on May 1, 2023 to investigate an incident involving a 2009 Dodge Journey alleging occupant entrapment during a vehicle fire that resulted in a fatality. During the investigation, ODI collected information from the manufacturer and involved…
Model years named: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Technical service bulletins
158 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2017 Dodge Journey. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2017 Journey TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Dodge Journey reliable?
The 2017 Dodge Journey drew 316 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 15/100, scored against the model's worst year (2009).
What are the most common 2017 Dodge Journey problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Dodge Journey are electrical (64 complaints), engine (45), and other (33).
At what mileage do 2017 Dodge Journey problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Dodge Journey problems around 35,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 23,500 and 63,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Dodge Journey have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2017 Dodge Journey. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.