How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Dodge Journey have?

NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2017 Dodge Journey, accounting for 15% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Dodge Journey airbags?

No related recall is listed in the data for this issue on the 2017 Dodge Journey.

Did the airbag problems cause any injuries or crashes?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries connected to the airbag complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 38,500 miles.

How does 2017 compare to other Journey model years for airbag complaints?

The 2017 Journey's airbag complaints made up 15% of its total complaints, the highest share among the listed years, compared to 5-12% for most other years.

2017 Dodge Journey Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2017 Dodge Journey, 15% of all complaints for the year, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries. No related recall is on file, and median mileage at failure is 38,500.

Airbags complaints: 29; 15% of 197
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 38,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report front airbags failing to deploy during moderate to high-speed collisions, including head-on, rear-end, and T-bone crashes.
Several drivers describe hitting the steering wheel or windshield and suffering chest or neck injuries after airbags did not activate.
One owner reported a rollover crash at 35 mph where neither front nor side curtain airbags deployed.
Some owners noticed the airbag warning light illuminating without a crash, later traced to a faulty airbag wiring harness under the driver seat.
A few complaints mention the airbag light appearing alongside traction control, ABS, or cruise control faults, with no diagnostic codes found.

When 2017 Dodge Journey airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 15, 2017, latest May 24, 2026.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2017 to May 2026; peak Oct 2019 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2017 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Journey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201089 (9%)
201114 (8%)
201229 (8%)
201344 (12%)
201446 (11%)
201568 (12%)
201626 (7%)
201729 (15%)
201812 (5%)
20198 (8%)
20202 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Dodge Journey have?: NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2017 Dodge Journey, accounting for 15% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Dodge Journey airbags?: No related recall is listed in the data for this issue on the 2017 Dodge Journey.
Did the airbag problems cause any injuries or crashes?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries connected to the airbag complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 38,500 miles.
How does 2017 compare to other Journey model years for airbag complaints?: The 2017 Journey's airbag complaints made up 15% of its total complaints, the highest share among the listed years, compared to 5-12% for most other years.