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2017 Dodge Journey Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 202 total for the year
Median mileage
28,450miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Dodge Journey, 2% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,450 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was in park waiting for a spot to open up in a school parking lot, took my vehicle out of park and proceeded to put in drive and move 20 feet or so to the parking spot, as I was turning into the spot I engaged the brake to come to a complete stop but my pedal did not work, it did not spring back like it is suppose to and my vehicle did not stop and a concrete parking pillar stopped my vehicle for me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11139890, filed 2018-10, 31,900 miles

“I just became aware that a recall was made for my vehicle, a 2017 Dodge Journey. Last year I had an accident in norristown, pa after my car failed to stop or slow down while attempting to turn left with cruise control activated on a city street. My vehicle went up a hill, over a couple of fences, before stopping against a tree. A few inches further right and my 17 year old daughter might have been badly hurt or killed. My car had body damage, the bumper torn off, the passenger doors damaged, the radiator and AC damaged (AC still doesn't work), and I needed to have the condenser replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11286949, filed 2019-12, 25,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal scraping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact became aware that the power steering cooler and hoses were hanging down underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the hood flew open and struck the windshield and cracking the bottom of the windshield. …”

NHTSA complaint #11700051, filed 2025-11, 130,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201933%
201852%
201742%
201641%
2015102%
2014133%
201382%
201282%
201111%
201071%
2009211%

Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Journey

Electrical system
59 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Dodge Journey

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology