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2017 Dodge Journey Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 194 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2017 Dodge Journey

The 2017 Dodge Journey shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
194
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
12
Crashes + Injuries
7 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Dodge Journey (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Dodge dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V723000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Dodge Journey

Based on 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
47
Power Train
28
Air Bags
20
Unknown Or Other
18
Engine
17
Steering
15
Seats
13
Seat Belts
6
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Dodge Journey — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 169 complaints 2012 374 complaints 2013 349 complaints 2014 406 complaints 2015 547 complaints 2016 380 complaints 2017 194 complaints 2018 217 complaints 2019 91 complaints 2020 60 complaints 2021 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2019, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Dodge Journey

Is the 2017 Dodge Journey reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Dodge Journey has 2 recalls and 194 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Journey have?
The 2017 Dodge Journey has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Journey?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Dodge Journey are: Electrical System, Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Dodge Journey safe to buy?
The 2017 Dodge Journey has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Journey should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Journey are: 2019, 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.