2017 Dodge Journey reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Dodge Journey — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 313
- 157 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 58 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 16 injuries · 8 fires
What owners report fails — 2017 Dodge Journey
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 58
- ENGINE 43
- POWER TRAIN 30
- AIR BAGS 28
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25
2 recalls on record for the 2017 Dodge Journey
- NHTSA 22V723000 · 2023 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V332000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an i
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Dodge Journey units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Dodge Journey reliable?
NHTSA has 313 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Dodge Journey and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (58 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Dodge Journey units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Journey?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (58), engine (43), power train (30), air bags (28). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Dodge Journey?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.