2017 Dodge Journey vs 2017 Jeep Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Dodge Journey | 2017 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 196 | 1,325 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 157 | 257 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,799 mi | 41,109 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 31 | 641 |
| Electrical System | 59 | 341 |
| Engine | 43 | 256 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 60 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 55 |
| Steering | 15 | 45 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 26 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 110 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 53 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 55 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 26 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 36 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 24 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 16 |
2017 Dodge Journey
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.