2017 Dodge Charger Problems

128 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict CAUTION 67/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System48
Unknown Or Other31
Structure20
Engine18
Power Train17
Steering8

In the owners’ words

“Door trim panels are separated from the frame, I called the dealer and was told that I need to pay for this items, I see online this is a common issued with this vehicle.”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Dodge Charger owner
“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making a clunking sound. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear draft shaft center bearing was not moving freely as the front shaft. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and could not be repaired free of charge. The vehic”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Dodge Charger owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Dodge Charger owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
17/05/2018Electrical System:Wiring SAFETYChrysler (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
01/05/2018Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftChrysler (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 det
14/02/2017Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle ShaftChrysler (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, poten
08/08/2017Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineChrysler (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.

Questions owners ask

Is the 2017 Dodge Charger reliable?

On the federal record it scores 67/100: 128 owner complaints (14.22 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.

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

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 48 of 142 categorised reports.

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The 2017 Dodge Charger scored 67/100 on the federal record.

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