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Dodge Journey

2017 only

277 classified complaints 2 recalls

2017 Dodge Journey have 277 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 48,543 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Journey report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2017 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 55 complaints

Median onset: 48,543 miles. 7.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 51 complaints

Median onset: 56,750 miles. 17.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 25 complaints

Median onset: 29,660 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 18 complaints

Median onset: 41,000 miles.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 18 complaints

Median onset: 32,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 12 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Catalytic converter · Exhaust and emissions 10 complaints

Median onset: 58,382 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $720–$2,370 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 6,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017 model year. See the full Dodge Journey report for every year and full specs/safety data.