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2017 Dodge Journey Seats Problems

13 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2022Dec 2021
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (13)

criticalSEATS
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH with her son seated in the front passenger’s seat, there was a loud popping sound coming from the passenger’s side seat before the front passenger’s seat headrest exploded. There was no injury sustained.

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NHTSA #: 11676587
criticalSEATS
Filed: Jul 2025

The active headrest deployed in the driver's seat while the vehicle was in use. The vehicle was not involved in any accident at the time of the deployment, and it was unprovoked.

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NHTSA #: 11670885
criticalSEATS
Filed: Jan 2025

We were driving on the interstate and my front seat passenger headrest blew apart. I could have suffered neck injury due to the force of the impact, or accident due to startling the driver. We called our local dealership and they were familiar with this issue however stated it is not on a recall and we could have the headrest replaced for $500 plus labor.

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NHTSA #: 11638596
criticalSEATS
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, she observed that the driver's side seat headrest had detached from the seat, potentially compromising safety in the event of a collision. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA #: 11544168
criticalSEATS
Filed: Nov 2022

Passenger side headrest deployed by itself. Unable to put headrest back.

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NHTSA #: 11491710
criticalSEATS
Filed: Jun 2022

My headrest (AHR) Deployed while I was at a stop light. I was not rear-ended. For that to happen.

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NHTSA #: 11470840
criticalSEATS
Filed: Jun 2022

The passenger head rest deployed without being in an accident. Hitting me in the back of the head while riding down the road.

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NHTSA #: 11468839
criticalSEATS
Filed: Jan 2022

Both front seat headrests have "deployed" or popped open on their own for no reason.

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NHTSA #: 11445927
criticalSEATS
Filed: Dec 2021

The drivers side headrest popped open while I was sitting in the parking lot and adjusting my seat before I drove off. The metal pin is missing and the plastic part that was holding it is broken. No accident, just opened on its own.

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NHTSA #: 11444685
criticalSEATS
Filed: Jan 2020

We were driving my car last night and all of a sudden there was a big pop sound and my husband got hit in the back of the head with the headrest. I guess what had happened was the headrest deployed out of the blue for no reason.

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NHTSA #: 11297873
mediumSEATS
Filed: Aug 2020

AFTER RECLINING THE SEAT, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT. NOT SURE WHY THAT HAPPENED. DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS, TAKE IT TO THE DEALER OR WHAT. IS THERE A RECALL ON THE HEADRESTS?

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NHTSA #: 11350500
mediumSEATS
Filed: Jul 2020

MY HORN RANDOMLY BLOWS WHILE PARKED. VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND THE DOORS ARE SHUT AND LOCKED. NO ONE AROUND THE VEHICLE. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES TODAY. ONCE I GET OUT TO THE VEHICLE TO INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM THE HORN STOPS BLOWING ON ITS OWN. WHEN IT HAPPENS NUMEROUS TIMES OR CONTINUOUSLY IT RUNS THE BATTERY DOWN.

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NHTSA #: 11337539
lowSEATS
Filed: Nov 2021

I was driving and all of a sudden the passenger headrest popped open hitting my son in the head.

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NHTSA #: 11439660

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