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2017 Dodge Journey Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Dodge Journey, 16% of its 197 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 29,660 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
32
16% of 197
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
29,660 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the gear shifter moving on its own while driving at various speeds, sometimes recurring multiple times.
  • Some describe a vibration or hesitation around 40 mph that a powertrain control module software reprogramming failed to fix.
  • Others report the transmission failing to shift properly, with hard shifts, delayed or non-functional reverse, and a burning smell after climbing hills.
  • Several owners describe sluggish acceleration paired with a CVT that seems out of sync when slowing down.
  • One owner reported transmission slipping and jerking on back roads, highways, and interstates alongside an unrelated electrical issue.
  • A separate cluster describes jerking and power loss on the highway tied to a camshaft position sensor code that returned after replacement and relearn.

When 2017 Dodge Journey transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 2, 2017, latest Aug 27, 2026.

2017 Dodge Journey transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2017Jul 2018Dec 2019Feb 2021Oct 2022Nov 2023Jan 2025
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2017 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2019 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Dodge Journey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain 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. 2009104 (7%)
  4. 201048 (5%)
  5. 201120 (12%)
  6. 201236 (10%)
  7. 201329 (8%)
  8. 201436 (9%)
  9. 201577 (14%)
  10. 201686 (22%)
  11. 201732 (16%)
  12. 201818 (8%)
  13. 20196 (6%)
  14. 20203 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Dodge Journey have?
NHTSA lists 32 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Dodge Journey, which is 16% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2017 Dodge Journey transmission problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2017 Dodge Journey.
At what mileage do 2017 Dodge Journey transmission problems occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 29,660 miles.
What transmission symptoms do 2017 Dodge Journey owners report?
Owners describe an independently moving gear shifter, hesitation and vibration around 40 mph, hard or failed shifts with reverse delays, sluggish CVT response, and jerking tied to a camshaft position sensor code.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Dodge Journey.

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.