2017 Dodge Charger
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.
- Complaints
- 128
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 128 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1,294 |
| 2007 | 554 |
| 2008 | 609 |
| 2009 | 174 |
| 2010 | 232 |
| 2011 | 695 |
| 2012 | 648 |
| 2013 | 359 |
| 2014 | 343 |
| 2015 | 136 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 128 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 5 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
38% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing software and speedometer/odometer.
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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, 2018-10-18
Vehicle would not start. Towed to dealer. Dealer states the body control module needs to be replaced. Vehicle is not drivable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-22
Structure
16% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
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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 driverâs side door was still intact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-17
Engine
14% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
As I was accelerating out of a stop light on the morning of 7/24/2026, my check engine light came on seemingly out of nowhere.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24
My 2017 Dodge Charger is experiencing "Hard shifting" When I get in the vehicle and start driving it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-08
Power train
13% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making a clunking sound.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-16
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, 2023-09-05
Steering
6% · 8 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-04-07Power train17V097000 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.
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2017-10-03Engine and engine cooling17V496000 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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2018-06-04Electrical system, vehicle speed control18V332000 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.
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2018-06-27Power train18V281000 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 48 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 18 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V097000 · Power train
- Recall 17V496000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
- Recall 18V281000 · Power train
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- 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 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Charger have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.