2017 Dodge Journey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

43Engine complaints

21.9%Of all 196 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM58 · 29.6%

ENGINE43 · 21.9%

POWER TRAIN30 · 15.3%

AIR BAGS28 · 14.3%

Unspecified / other25 · 12.8%

Share of the 196 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Dodge Journey overview page.

What owners report

“2017 DODGE JOURNEY OIL FILTER HOUSING LEAK. VEHICLE IS PERSISTENT LEAKING OIL. CHRYSLER DODGE DEALER CLAIMS THERE ARE 40,000 ORDERS FOR THIS PART IN WAITING…”NHTSA complaint 11399501 — filed 03/06/2021

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED SHE NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT…”NHTSA complaint 11398987 — filed 03/03/2021

“THIS IS THE SECOND DODGE JOURNEY NOW THAT I HAVE OWNED AND BOTH OF THEM HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE BACK TAIL LIGHTS AS WELL…”NHTSA complaint 11389306 — filed 01/21/2021

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Dodge Journey have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Dodge Journey: 43 of 196 complaints on file (21.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Dodge Journey have in total?

196 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.