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2017 Dodge Journey airbags problems

30 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000. 8 crashes reported.

owner complaints
30
of this car's complaints
15%
typical mileage
40,000
crashes
8
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • SRS malfunction warning lamp/light
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Journey airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2017 Dodge Journey airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 16No deployment 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2017 Dodge Journey owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Airbags, Seats · TX

The airbag in the passenger headrest has deployed

Filed May 24, 2026 · Airbags, Seat belts · KY

Purchased vehicle from Wildcat Used Cars in Somerset, KY on [XXX]. Took home and notified dealership of not having seatbelts in middle row. After having an inspection completed, found the SRS system was disabled, airbags removed, knee airbag just stuffed back in. All cables and components unplugged, fuses missing to cause the system to not load up and show the defect. had resistance from dealership in undoing the sale, until i made note of their mechanics checking off and noting in the carfax that it was "all good" and had be completely inspected. Dealership admitted that they don't check fuse boxes and cables if the lights on the dash aren't illuminated. This is a huge failure of safety. All is on a recorded line from their phonelines from the date range of 4/27/26-5/2/26. All is notated in documentation and photographic evidence. Finally settled and they bought the vehicle back on [XXX] and assured me it would be sent back with the correct salvage title, and it is currently out for resale on their lot as of today 5/24/26. They are fully aware of all the issues. The SRS,ABS, HVAC 40 Relays, and the Traction control system have all been disengaged/compromised to bypass the system of any issues ongoing. The middle row seat isn't secured down, and the airbags have been entirely removed. [XXX] Above is the website listing for this vehicle. The carfax is not updated to the correct report. This vehicle was involved in an accident where the SRS system has been compromised & I was driving this with my [XXX] in this vehicle for approximately 2 months like this. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 4, 2025 · Airbags · 138,718 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,718.

Filed Aug 3, 2024 · Airbags · NV

Passenger head rest deployed for no reason. If someone was in the seat they would have got severe whiplash. It was a broken plastic piece inside the headrest. This is a common occurrence. There were no warnings. I kept the part in case it needs to be inspected. Definitely a manufacturers defect that needs to be addressed before someone gets hurt

Filed Feb 7, 2024 · Airbags, Brakes · NC

The car lost power and wouldn't speed up. Could have been rear ended. We had the abs light come on,the traction control light on, the air bag light on and a few more I didn't recognize they came on and went out so fast. Had to pull over and restart the car.

Filed Sep 6, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · 135,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the seat belt was in use, the seat belt and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the seat belt sensors needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle could only be serviced by the dealer. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2023 · Airbags · AZ

In June 2023, the air bag light came on intermittently. In July 2023, the air bag light came on and stayed on (no longer intermittent.

Filed Jul 26, 2023 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Was hit by another vehicle in front driver wheel which knocked me off the roadway. During the collision I kept hitting the brakes and the car wouldn't stop. I had no control over the steering as well. My car then hit a fence. My airbags never deployed with extensive damage to the front end of my car. Because of the airbags not deploying I hit my head on the steering wheel causing injury as well as my knees hit the dashboard.

Filed Jul 25, 2023 · Airbags · IN · crash

Air bags did not deploy when I hit someone at 35+mph. My passenger and my safety was put at risk because the air bags did not deploy causing us to be thrown forward forcefully causing pain in our back and neck. Car is being towed to a shop and I let them know my concerns for the air bag being faulty

Filed Jun 21, 2022 · Airbags, Seats · NV

I have been getting airbag alert on dashboard since car was purchased in 2017…would go away and come back on here and there. The headrest in passenger side deployed while driving!!! Ridiculous!

Questions about the 2017 Dodge Journey airbags

Does the 2017 Dodge Journey have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the airbags of the 2017 Dodge Journey, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2017 Dodge Journey airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Dodge Journey airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Journey have bad airbags?

The Dodge Journey model years with the most airbags complaints are 2009 (269 complaints), 2010 (89 complaints) and 2015 (69 complaints).

Other 2017 Dodge Journey problems

Electrical 59Engine 46Transmission 32Seats 21Acceleration 19Brakes 17Fuel system 16Steering 15Driver assistance 9Seat belts 8Lights 5Visibility 5Body 4Wheels 4Suspension 3Locks 1Tires 1

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