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2017 Dodge Challenger SRT: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

45 NHTSA owner complaints · 0 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
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Owner complaints: 45 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 5.0

Unknown Or Other14Electrical System14Suspension5Engine5Power Train5Air Bags4

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

2017 Dodge Challenger 392. my radiator fan motor seized, causing the fan blades to explode sending plastic pieces into the radiator and other fuel lines. The fuel lines were my biggest concern because of fire. however, it did not. Next the repairs at a certified Dodge dealership cost me over $5,500. in damages to repair. This is a very known issue with Dodge SRT models. Furthermore, not even a month later the othe…
8.4" touchscreen delaminating, causing ghost touches, which is changing my steering , timing, wipers, headlights, and suspension. The radio is going through stations, inputs, i can not use my android auto or use gps, all of my settings. It is very much a safety concern!
My airbags failed to deploy in a head on collision with a jeeps enormous tail hitch that was shaped like a hook. This is definitely something worth looking into. My safety was compromised due to the airbags not deploying and because of this fault I’m experiencing neck/shoulder pain that I feel could have been prevented with the deployment of the air bags.

Recalls: 0 campaigns

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True cost of ownership

EPA combined 16 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $4,750

Fuel (your region) $4,750
Maintenance band (your region) $0$0
Estimated running cost this year (age 9) $2,315

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,425vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Unknown Or Other (14 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 92/100, computed from 45 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

What will a 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

92RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 45 NHTSA complaints on record (5.0/yr of exposure)
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

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