2017 DODGE CHARGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
194
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
40
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 DODGE CHARGER
The 2017 DODGE CHARGER has received a total of 194 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. 40 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (45 complaints), Unknown Or Other (29 complaints), and Engine (17 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 DODGE CHARGER
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2017 DODGE CHARGER, potentially affecting up to 14,531,416 vehicles.
Recall 18V281000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 13,928 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 18V332000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 4,815,661 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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:...
View full details →Recall 18V332000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
| 4,815,661 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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:...
View full details →Recall 18V332000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 4,815,661 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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:...
View full details →Recall 17V496000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 1,207 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
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.
View full details →Recall 17V097000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| 69,298 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 DODGE CHARGER
194 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 DODGE CHARGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Both the front door interior panels are warped. I had to glue them because they pulled almost completely off the door.
Screen is pushing buttons and overall not working. Turns on heat on seats and will not let me turn them off burning my back with prolong heat. Will turn off my heater and change settings while driving. Has pushed the emergency call button. Changes stations constantly. Doesn’t not allow gos to be used. Tried calling customer services multiple times and it’s is a known issue with almost all and they will not do anything. They pick and choose who’s to fix. Waiting to get a call from dealership if they will inspect it, but dodge will not cover anything they stated. It started very small with just a spot on the screen that wasn’t a big deal but once it started to progress it went fast and became a safety concern.
While driving on the highway with my 14-year-old child as a passenger, the vehicle began shaking/jerking and losing power. I activated hazard lights and exited; the car continued to struggle and is now parked due to safety concerns. O’Reilly scan P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire). This occurred 12,703 miles after a dealer-performed tune-up (spark plugs x6) at Cable Dahmer CDJR (Kansas City, MO). Same-day after that service I returned, reported drivability issues, and the dealer claimed ‘no problem.’ In Feb 2025 they recommended spark plugs again; in March 2025 management emailed that my ‘tune-up appears it hasn’t been done yet’ (contradicting the invoice). The dealer now refuses to treat this as a continuation without a $199 diagnostic. Vehicle is not being driven due to safety concerns.-Engine/Ignition System-cylinder 4 misfire (spark plug/coil) causing loss of power at highway speed
While driving on the highway with my 14-year-old child as a passenger, the vehicle began shaking/jerking and losing power. I activated hazard lights and exited; the car continued to struggle and is now parked due to safety concerns. O’Reilly scan P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire). This occurred 12,703 miles after a dealer-performed tune-up (spark plugs x6) at Cable Dahmer CDJR (Kansas City, MO). Same-day after that service I returned, reported drivability issues, and the dealer claimed ‘no problem.’ In Feb 2025 they recommended spark plugs again; in March 2025 management emailed that my ‘tune-up appears it hasn’t been done yet’ (contradicting the invoice). The dealer now refuses to treat this as a continuation without a $199 diagnostic. Vehicle is not being driven due to safety concerns.-Engine/Ignition System-cylinder 4 misfire (spark plug/coil) causing loss of power at highway speed
While driving on the highway with my 14-year-old child as a passenger, the vehicle began shaking/jerking and losing power. I activated hazard lights and exited; the car continued to struggle and is now parked due to safety concerns. O’Reilly scan P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire). This occurred 12,703 miles after a dealer-performed tune-up (spark plugs x6) at Cable Dahmer CDJR (Kansas City, MO). Same-day after that service I returned, reported drivability issues, and the dealer claimed ‘no problem.’ In Feb 2025 they recommended spark plugs again; in March 2025 management emailed that my ‘tune-up appears it hasn’t been done yet’ (contradicting the invoice). The dealer now refuses to treat this as a continuation without a $199 diagnostic. Vehicle is not being driven due to safety concerns.-Engine/Ignition System-cylinder 4 misfire (spark plug/coil) causing loss of power at highway speed
Safety Rating for the 2017 DODGE CHARGER
The 2017 DODGE CHARGER received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 DODGE CHARGER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 40 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 DODGE CHARGER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0813523 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
UCQ UAQ UAS Radio Enhancements Software Updated to 16.2 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Vehicle has lost connectivity after radio swap or battery disconnect. This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio to software: 16.12.
0813523 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
UCQ UAQ UAS Radio Enhancements Software Updated to 16.2 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Vehicle has lost connectivity after radio swap or battery disconnect. This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio to software: 16.12.
08-233-22 — WHEELS
UDQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio to software: 16.11. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Vehicle Finder feature on Sirius® Guardian inop. Excessive weather alerts. Radio freezes and resets after start-up. Navigation will not load when selected on the radio...
08-233-22 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
UDQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio to software: 16.11. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Vehicle Finder feature on Sirius® Guardian inop. Excessive weather alerts. Radio freezes and resets after start-up. Navigation will not load when selected on the radio...
08-112-22 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest software available. The customer may describe that they heard about these vehicles that can be unlawfully driven away by thieves when they are able to program new key fobs through the RFHM. Software enhancement...
08-112-22 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest software available. The customer may describe that they heard about these vehicles that can be unlawfully driven away by thieves when they are able to program new key fobs through the RFHM. Software enhancement...
9004513 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
RADIO, MULTI Media ALERT: Radio replacement will lead loss of connectivity. Please do NOT replace the head unit if the customer has or plans to have a connectivity service plan. New software will be released to fix this later. ?Verify if the radio software version is on CR16.xx or GR18.xx...
S2208000070 RevA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement
S2208000070 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement
S2208000070REVA — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Connectivity Lost After Radio Replacement (Incorrect year "2020" on final document)
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 DODGE CHARGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE CHARGER
- 2012 DODGE CHARGER — 956 complaints
- 2013 DODGE CHARGER — 488 complaints
- 2014 DODGE CHARGER — 528 complaints
- 2015 DODGE CHARGER — 194 complaints
- 2016 DODGE CHARGER — 259 complaints
- 2017 DODGE CHARGER (current)
- 2018 DODGE CHARGER — 166 complaints
- 2019 DODGE CHARGER — 160 complaints
- 2020 DODGE CHARGER — 66 complaints
- 2021 DODGE CHARGER — 38 complaints
- 2022 DODGE CHARGER — 16 complaints
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- DODGE DURANGO — 19,139 total complaints
- DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 18,729 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 1500 — 15,420 total complaints
- DODGE CARAVAN — 14,266 total complaints
- DODGE DAKOTA — 9,227 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 2500 — 8,092 total complaints
- DODGE INTREPID — 8,078 total complaints
- DODGE JOURNEY — 7,849 total complaints