2017 Dodge Journey electrical system problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Dodge Journey — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH on two occasions, the vehicle lost power, and the brake pedal and the steering wheel became stiff. There were no warning lights illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was pulled over to the…”
filed Jan 13, 2026
“Catalytic converters on these models are failing too. There are recalls on the other 2017 dodge journeys, please add this model too them asap its dangerous and we use this to transport kids. Thank you photos of failing codes available upon request”
filed Oct 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Related service bulletins
LAMP - DOME
106241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2025LAMP - DOME
104974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2025LAMP - DOME
103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2025Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Journey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Journey | 19 | 30% |
| 2019 Journey | 23 | 23% |
| 2018 Journey | 72 | 31% |
| 2016 Journey | 84 | 22% |
| 2015 Journey | 118 | 21% |
| 2014 Journey | 105 | 25% |
| 2013 Journey | 73 | 21% |
| 2012 Journey | 116 | 31% |
| 2011 Journey | 43 | 25% |
| 2010 Journey | 600 | 61% |
| 2009 Journey | 767 | 54% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Dodge Journey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.