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2017 Dodge Journey

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
21
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2017 Dodge Journey

2 recalls
196 complaints
21 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
196
Complaints citing a crash
12

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 18V332000high

    Wiring harness issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    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.

  • 22V723000high

    Lighting issue

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    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."

Consumer complaints

196 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

196
Total
12
Crashes
7
Fires
13
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE61
  • AIR BAGS29
  • ELECTRICAL28
  • SEAT BELTS20
  • OTHER20

Notable Issues

196 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 13 reports involve injuries. 12 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)61
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)29
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)28

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Seats
0

Fuel economy

19

City

25

Hwy

21

Comb

Annual cost
$2,850
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19014

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24006

    Back up camera failure

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA24003

    Vehicle entrapment

  4. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24006

    Back up camera failure

  5. Recall

    Recall 22V723000

    A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.