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2017 Dodge Journey Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Dodge Journey, 8% of its 197 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any Journey model year. Median mileage at failure is 28,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Fuel System complaints
15
8% of 197
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
28,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel cap indicator or check engine light illuminates repeatedly, sometimes tied to code P0456, pointing to an EVAP system failure.
  • Gas tank develops a leak with a strong fuel odor and visible wet staining underneath the vehicle after refueling.
  • Fuel line bubbles and leaks gasoline near the engine bay, producing a noticeable gasoline smell inside the cabin with no warning light on.
  • Fuel level gauge behaves erratically, dropping to zero or spiking while driving or parked, sometimes alongside other electrical faults.

When 2017 Dodge Journey fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2018, latest Oct 14, 2025.

2017 Dodge Journey fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2018Aug 2018Oct 2019Dec 2022Dec 2023May 2024Jan 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to Oct 2025; peak Jan 2025 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Journey model year

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

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 20080 (0%)
  3. 200911 (1%)
  4. 20109 (1%)
  5. 20114 (2%)
  6. 201215 (4%)
  7. 201310 (3%)
  8. 201410 (2%)
  9. 201519 (3%)
  10. 201613 (3%)
  11. 201715 (8%)
  12. 20188 (3%)
  13. 20193 (3%)
  14. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2017 Dodge Journey?
NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Journey, which is 8% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest fuel-system share among all Journey model years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Dodge Journey fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2017 Journey.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2017 Journey is 28,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Have fuel system issues caused crashes or fires on the 2017 Journey?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires associated with the 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Journey.
What specific fuel system problems do owners report?
Owners report illuminated fuel cap or check engine lights linked to EVAP failures, gas tank leaks with visible staining, and fuel line leaks producing a gasoline smell in the cabin.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.