MYRModel Year Report

2017 Dodge Charger

▲ Better than typical
2017 Dodge Charger
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:24:03.194Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Charger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 2001: 3 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 1293 complaints 2007: 554 complaints 2007 2008: 609 complaints 2009: 174 complaints 2010: 232 complaints 2011: 692 complaints 2011 2012: 648 complaints 2013: 358 complaints 2014: 342 complaints 2015: 135 complaints 2015 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 125 complaints 2017 2018: 122 complaints 2019: 118 complaints 2019 2020: 57 complaints 2021: 32 complaints 2022: 11 complaints 2023: 25 complaints 2023 2024: 9 complaints 2025: 19 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2017: 125 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19841
19852
19860
19870
20013
20050
20061293
2007554
2008609
2009174
2010232
2011692
2012648
2013358
2014342
2015135
2016182
2017125
2018122
2019118
202057
202132
202211
202325
20249
202519
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36%

36% of complaints: electrical system — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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ELECTRICAL FIRE: OPENED CAR TO GO TO WORK IN THE MORNING 10/17/18 AND FOUND THAT INSIDE MY CAR IT WAS COVERED IN SOOT. THEN NOTICED ARM REST CONSOLE WAS MELTED AND UNDERNEATH WAS MELTED DOWN; EXPOSING WIRES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181018

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER STATES THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170322

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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MY 2017 DODGE CHARGER IS EXPERIENCING "HARD SHIFTING" WHEN I GET IN THE VEHICLE AND START DRIVING IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170608

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 16 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

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I was driving my 2017 dodge charger one day and the light came on service shifter . Then the clutch was making this ticking noise after a couple days he went off .

NHTSA ODI report, 20230905

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170407 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD).

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.

Campaign 17V097000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171003 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 17V496000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180604 — electrical system, vehicle speed control

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...

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.

Campaign 18V332000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180627 — power train

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.

Campaign 18V281000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V097000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V496000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V281000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2020 ▲ 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2011 ■ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Dodge Charger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Dodge Charger is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Charger?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Charger have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.