2017 Dodge Journey Electrical System Problems
The 2017 Dodge Journey has 59 electrical system complaints, 30% of its 197 total complaints for the year, with median failure mileage of 35,750. Two related recalls exist, one covering headlamp reflectors and one covering a software flash tied to speed control.
- Electrical System complaints
- 59
- 30% of 197
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 35,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Key fob or push-to-start failures leave the vehicle unable to start, sometimes requiring a battery booster.
- Dashboard warning lights and instrument panel behave erratically, in one case coinciding with a sudden loss of motive power at highway speed.
- Owners report smoke or fire originating from the center console or front wheel wells, with flames appearing after warning lights flash.
- Door locks and key fobs stop responding, leaving the car unlockable from outside even though it can still be started.
- Intermittent ABS light activation paired with windshield wipers switching on sporadically, with dealers unable to duplicate the fault.
- Steering and acceleration control are reported lost momentarily, requiring the driver to shift to park and restart the vehicle to regain control.
When 2017 Dodge Journey electrical complaints were filed
First complaint May 2, 2018, latest Jan 13, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Dodge Journey
- NHTSA 22V723000Sep 29, 2022Electrical System83,453 vehicles
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."
Risk: A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z99.
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Electrical System complaints by Journey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2017 Dodge Journey have?
- NHTSA lists 59 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Dodge Journey, which is 30% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2017 Dodge Journey?
- Yes. Recall 22V723000 covers a headlamp reflector reflectivity issue, and recall 18V332000 covers a software flash related to vehicle speed control, both listed under the Electrical System component.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2017 Dodge Journey?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 35,750 at the time electrical system failures were reported.
- Have electrical issues caused crashes or fires on the 2017 Dodge Journey?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries associated with electrical system complaints on the 2017 Dodge Journey.