Worst 2017 Dodge Journey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Dodge Journey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 58 | 2 | 3 | 46,456 mi | |
| ENGINE | 42 | — | 2 | 52,170 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 28 | — | — | 37,585 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 27 | 8 | 1 | 45,698 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | — | 1 | 49,937 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | 2 | — | 44,270 mi | |
| SEATS | 15 | — | — | 50,138 mi | |
| STEERING | 15 | — | — | 32,404 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 14 | — | — | 29,284 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 2 | — | 31,614 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 30,025 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 37,400 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 3 | — | — | 115,333 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 2 | — | 20,967 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 16,400 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | 1 | 59,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 61,300 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2017 Dodge Journey
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,613,889 vehicles.
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 Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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 Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
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, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
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, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
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