The Lemon Index2017 Dodge Journey.
The 2017 Dodge Journey is about average by owner complaints: 96 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 96, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 19 to 21 mpg combined. The best Dodge Journey year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 199 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Journey year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 21K to 63K miles on the car (107 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 20K–61K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 29K–70K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 14K–68K miles
Recalls 2
- lights 2022
The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough.
- electrical 2018
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 158 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L engine; If replacing…
- Park Assist Sensor 1) Active or Stored DTC of Signal Shape / Waveform Failure fault: B128E-25,…
- Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenVehicle entrapment2024
- ClosedBack up camera failure2024–2025
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Journey SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Dodge Journey SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Rocker arms are loose needing replaced. Transmission is almost locked up.
2017 Dodge Journey owner · NHTSA complaint 11366799
More owner reports
My 2017 Dodge Journey keeps going through batteries. 1st one at april 2018. 2nd one jan 2020. Dealership just keeps put batteries in . Not fixing problem. On Dodge forum other people are having same problems.
NHTSA complaint 11300473
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Dodge Journey reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 96; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Journey year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2017 Dodge Journey problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (26%), engine (24%) and airbags (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Journey have?
2 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Dodge Journey get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Dodge Journey safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Dodge Journey problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 21,000 and 63,000 miles. The middle report was at 35,000 miles, from 107 complaints.
Does the 2017 Dodge Journey have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Dodge Journey cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Dodge Journey have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Journey year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2019 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works