2017 Dodge Journey Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Dodge Journey, 1% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,400 miles.
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.
“Vehicle makes a ticking noise while playing the radio and or driving on the freeway and going over 60 MPH. There is also loud banging noise on the driver side passenger seat as if air or something is hitting the vehicle. Tired don't hold pressure and driving at times seems uneven or off track as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11103894, filed 2018-06, 26,800 miles“Severe shaking at 60mph and above. Numerous attempts to correct the issue through dealership, private mechanics with balancing and high speed balancing did not correct the issue. It was determined through several mechanics that the ABS Module is no longer working and could contribute to the shaking of the vehicle. The dealership advised the manufacturer does not make these parts anymore. I tried purchasing a rebuilt ABS and it did not work as it was not compatible with my VIN. This is the second Dodge Journey I have owned and both have had the shaking issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11595033, filed 2024-06Related service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 10 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 20 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Journey
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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