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2017 Dodge Charger SRT: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

121 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: 121 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 13.44

Electrical System45Unknown Or Other28Structure20Engine16Power Train15Steering8

What owners say

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

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 anythin…
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.
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 …

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) $2,534

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$3,644vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

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

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (45 complaints in our indexed sample).

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

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 78/100, computed from 121 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

What will a 2017 Dodge Charger 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.

78RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 121 NHTSA complaints on record (13.4/yr of exposure)
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

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