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.
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.
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.