After 65,500 miles, my two year old Dodge journey has a catastrophic failure. The hydraulic pump blew and caused complete damage to the transmission costing me $3500 to get the complete transmission rebuilt. It's ridiculous this is happening to a 2 year old car with only 65k miles on it
2017 Dodge Journey electrical problems
severe 47 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
47
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
2crashes
3fires
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 47 electrical complaints filed for the 2017 Dodge Journey, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 47 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Electrical accounts for 24% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 11 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
There have been several occasions where my headlights and tail lights have went out while I was driving and I got pulled over the other night for no headlights or tail lights for it being a hazard. I work night shifts and I need my headlights and tail lights unless I am in a dimly light area and I dont know of they are on or not and I dont get no warning of when they are off. That is why im…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Dodge journey. When attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not crank; however, the electrical components were operable. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would not start unless it was jumpstarted. The vehicle was taken to atlanta west Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1251 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122, (770) 942-1102), but the cause of the failure…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2017 Dodge Journey?
It's a meaningful issue. 47 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 19 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 21,000 and 63,000 miles, with the median around 50,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 21,000; a quarter make it past 63,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Dodge/Journey.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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