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Service bulletins for the 2017 Dodge Journey

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

158 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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S20080000932020-07-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:WARNING:LAMP. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
08-049-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
S18080001522020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace Or Flash Update Performed, DTC P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance
S20080000132020-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Key Programming, Security Pin Request, Pin Invalid
08-083-192019-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Hands Free Module (HFM) Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the HFM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: U0197-00 - Lost Communication With Hands Free Phone Module. Customers may also comment one or more the following: Loss of audio while on a Bluetooth phone call(MYs 2014 - 2019 JC Only). HFM does not boot properly. "Hands-Free Module Loading" is displayed on the head unit. The HFM is inoperative and unresponsive to all user input. The HFM is unresponsive and appears off the bus to wiTECH. Inaccurate foreign language translations. Voice Recognition (VR) is sluggish after changing the language. IPhone 4 starts auto recording itself. Background noise from automated speech recognition. When in Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) mode, the display will show ?Musicpaused connecting phone? while a song is being played and without an incoming call. Wrong BTSA screen when deleting. When in Text To Speech (TTS), it will be a mix of the TTS and recording. IPod touch, BTSA will not audio stream. Integrated center stack screen will display ?music paused? afterignition was cycled and BTSA was being used before the ignition was turned off. Automatic Sound Recognition (ASR) microphone picking up background noise. When the language is set for Italian and after the ignition is cycled,the phone screens will change to English(Sales Code RSQ Only). No response from the steering wheel VR button. Not being able to enter into the phone screen on the radio. The customer may note when trying to select a non-supported language likeRussian or Portuguese, the Hands Free screen will default to English. The VR will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish,German or Dutch) the customer was using.
08-042-17 REV. C2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: RE2 and RB5 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A customer may experience no audible read-back when read-back option is enabled.
08-097-172017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: BCM Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) with the latest software. The customer may describe the headlamps flicker while operating at night. This condition may be more prevalentafter the bulb(s) have been replaced with an aftermarket bulb.
08-055-17 REV. A2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Hands Free Module Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Hands Free Module (HFM) with the latest available software. The customer may experience the following:HFM does not boot properly. "Hands-Free Module Loading" displayedon the head unit.TheHFM is inoperative and unresponsive to all user input.TheHFM is unresponsive and appears off the bus to wiTECH.Inaccurate foreign language translations.VoiceRecognition (VR) is sluggish after changing the language.IPhone®4 starts auto recording itself.Backgroundnoise from Automated Speech Recognition. When in Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) mode, the display will show?Music paused connecting phone? while a song is beingplayed and without an incoming call. Wrong BTSA screen when deleting. Whenin Text To Speech (TTS), it will be a mix of the TTS and recording. IPod®touch, BTSA will not Audio Stream.Integratedcenter stack screen will display ?music paused? afterignition was cycled and BTSA was being used before the ignition wasturned off.AutomaticSound Recognition (ASR) Microphone picking up background noise.WithSales code RSQ, when the language is set for Italian and after theignition is cycled, the phone screens will change to English.No response from the VR button on the steering wheel.Notbeing able to enter into the phone screen on the radio.Technicians may find Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0197-00 Lost CommunicationWith Hands Free Phone Module, is set. Thecustomer may note when trying to select a non-supported language likeRussian or Portuguese, the Hands Free screen will default to English.The VR will default back to the last language (Italian, French, Spanish,German or Dutch) the customer was using.After the software update has been completed, both the hands free screen and VR will default back to the last language used.Enhancements now include all vehicles, not just internationalvehicles.The following software enhancement isincluded:VR Teleprompter
18-078-172017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software.This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: NAFTA. Customers may also notice one or more of the following symptoms:When coming to a stop or making a turn, the vehicle suddenly shuts off. Mostly noted in high ambient conditions greater than 40° C (105° F). A hesitation/surge feel that some customers might note it feels like misfire at 65-110 kph (40-70 mph) in 4th gear lock up. In addition, the following software enhancement is available:Start Improvements for cold or high altitude starts when using E15 fuel.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.