2017 Dodge Journey Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 63 engine complaints for the 2017 Dodge Journey, 32% of its 197 total complaints for the year. Owners report sudden engine shutdowns, smoke, and fires, with a median failure mileage of 45,900 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 63
- 32% of 197
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 45,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine loses power or dies suddenly while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with no warning lights.
- Vehicle hesitates or stalls repeatedly when approaching intersections or stop lights.
- Smoke or fire develops from the front of the vehicle, in some cases after an abnormal noise or instrument cluster flicker.
- Check engine and gas cap warning lights come on intermittently, sometimes tied to a P0456 code, while the car keeps running.
- Cruise control fails to disengage or the vehicle loses and regains speed unexpectedly while cruise is active.
When 2017 Dodge Journey engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 24, 2017, latest Jun 16, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Dodge Journey
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Journey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2017 Dodge Journey?
- NHTSA lists 63 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Journey, which is 32% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Dodge Journey engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
- At what mileage do engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 45,900 miles.
- Have engine problems caused fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Journey records 3 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury among the complaints filed.
- How does the 2017 Journey compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2017 Journey's engine complaints are 32% of its total complaints, higher than the 21% share seen in 2018 and 2010, but lower than the 37% share in 2016.