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
Complaints
47
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$850
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 FILING…
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 COULD…
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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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