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JC platform

2017 Dodge Journey — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Journey 3.6L.

Body SUVEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2017 Dodge Journey is a JC-platform SUV powered by a 3.6L V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA figures of 17 city, 25 highway, and 19 combined mpg, with maintenance anchored by a 4.5-quart oil capacity using 5W-20 viscosity. With 196 total owner complaints logged, the top problem area is the electrical system, and the model carries two recalls — figures that place this year comfortably in the lower-mid range of the Journey's 2007–2020 complaint history, well below the 2009 peak of 1,594 complaints but above the 2007 low of just four. For a researcher, that positions the 2017 as a relatively settled point in the model's lifecycle, where the most severe early-generation issues had largely tapered off yet residual electrical concerns remained the dominant theme.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/25/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter68081249AD alt 04891916AA
Spark plugSP0ZFR5F11 alt SP149125AF
BatteryBB86F101AA
Front wiper blades68235441AA
Thermostat68676481AA alt 68676480AA
Cabin air filter05058693AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.5 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase113.8 in
Curb weight4246 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2017 GT
283 hpHorsepower (as tested)
260 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017GT 3.6L V67.90 sec16.10 sec283 hpAWD
2016Crossroad Plus 3.6L V67.80 sec16.10 sec283 hpAWD
2013R/T V6 3.6L V67.10 sec15.70 sec283 hpAWD
2011Crew V6 3.6L V67.50 sec15.90 sec283 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.0
Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.5 qt
Engine CoolantMS-12106

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs84.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)38.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission43.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts63.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugPTU: 26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugPTU: 26.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug14.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug4.0-8.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug9.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58 +- 5 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)56-60 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 80
ABS Sensor Torque8.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.040; Rear: 0.409
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., step 2: 10530 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 10530 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 10530 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages

Prep If the threads of the old bolts are stretched or damaged, do not re-use old bolts. Do not apply additional oil to the bolt threads.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
4Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 125 degrees125 degrees
5Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order.
622.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
733.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
833.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
9Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 130 degrees.130 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep M11 Inner bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290 degrees; M8 Outer bolts90 degrees
116.0 ft. lbs.16 ft. lbs
290.0 degrees; M8 Side bolts90 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 120,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Dodge Journey's federal record reveals a turbulent generation arc, peaking with 1,594 complaints and 8 recalls in 2009, followed by a mid-generation period from 2010 to 2016 that consistently logged between 375 and 1,084 complaints annually. The 2017 model year marks a distinct downward shift in this trend, dropping to 196 complaints and 2 recalls, a notable improvement over the 383 complaints and 4 recalls seen in 2016. Despite this relative stabilization, the 2017 Journey still carries specific vulnerabilities, with the Electrical System (17), Air Bags (16), Seats (14), and Engine (14) as the top complaint areas, alongside 12 crash and 7 fire complaints; the data does not specify the root causes for these failures. This reprieve was also temporary, as the subsequent 2018 model year saw complaints tick up to 222 and recalls jump back to 6. Because the 2017 model represents a statistical low point within a historically problematic generation, it is a comparatively better year to purchase, provided the buyer accepts the residual risk of its electrical and airbag issues.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
157
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
196
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 7 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 196 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System17
Air Bags16
Seats14
Engine14
Unknown Or Other13
Power Train11
Power Train,Engine6
Seat Belts5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V332000Electrical System:WiringReported 17/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June…

22V723000Exterior LightingReported 29/09/2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 157 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
91006532025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
1062412025-07-28Electrical SystemLAMP - DOME
1049742025-06-12Electrical SystemLAMP - DOME
1037742025-05-01Electrical SystemLAMP - DOME
1039542025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Journey 3.6L take?

4.5 qt of 5W-20 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Journey have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 19 combined mpg.