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2017 Dodge Charger: problems, recalls and reliability

4 recalls and 128 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (28% of complaints).

Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall May 2018

4
recalls
128
owner complaints
3
fire reports
38,214
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

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5-star NHTSA overall safety ratingWeak spot: electrical system (28%)3 fire reportsProblems reported early (median 38,214 mi)

Common problems

Computed from 128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)28% · 29 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)18% · 19 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)13% · 14 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)10% · 10 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)5% · 5 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)4% · 4 complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 90,000. It was later discovered that the mileage was 145,000.Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2025
Door trim panels are separated from the frame, I called the dealer and was told that I need to pay for this items, I see online this is a common issued with this vehicle.Owner report · Seats · Jul 2025
While coming around a 35mph turn my car shut its self off. Normally it would say please put car in park but it shut off and had to panic and pull hard to make it around the turn. Put car in park then I was able to restart the car.Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2024
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The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the instrument cluster independently changed radio stations and made phone calls. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument cluster independently switched between icons. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2024
Dodge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. The recall number is 18V281000 Dodge's number for this recall is U37Owner report · Power Train · May 2024
The stereo is making random phone calls, adjusting heat/air, changing stations and pushing buttons all on its own. This is extremely dangerous and distracting while driving.Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2024
Engine was ticking around 74k miles, it started off quiet and I was informed by a mechanic it should be fine as a lot of cars have a ticking sound. Couple thousand miles later the engine is nearly rattling and there's a thumping causing spaces of silence in the exhaust and there's also occasional hard shifting.Owner report · Engine · Feb 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge became elevated and the engine overheated. The contact allowed the engine to cool down before adding coolant and then drove to her destination. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,208.Owner report · Engine · Aug 2023
I have a 2017 Hellcat Charger, only certain 2017 Hellcat chargers and challengers were recalled for the engine oil cooling hoses failing resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil, my car wasn't one of the certain vehicles recalled but my car just did the exact same thing other cars were recalled for, but the dealer won't fix my vehicle because it wasn't one of the vehicles that were "selected for the recall" at the end of the day I shouldn't have to come out of pocket to have an issue fixed that was recalled by the manufacturerOwner report · Engine · Aug 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that three of the interior door panels had separated from the window. The driver's side door was still intact. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the sun melting the seams. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not under warranty. The failure mileage was unknown.Owner report · Structure · Jul 2023

When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 4 campaigns

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT18V281000 · May 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE18V332000 · May 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 Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

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 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT17V097000 · Feb 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE17V496000 · Aug 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T48.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Dodge Charger reliable?

NHTSA has 128 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Dodge Charger. The most complained-about area is electrical system (28% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2017 Dodge Charger problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 38,214 miles or less.

Does the 2017 Dodge Charger have open recalls?

4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:driveline:driveshaft. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.