repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2017 Dodge ChargerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 129 owner complaints about the 2017 Dodge Charger, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-332 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Dodge Charger has problems
129 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
48Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
20Structure
18Engine1 crash/fire/injury
17Power train
8Exterior lighting
8Steering
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Air bags
5Service brakes
3016 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 48 | 2 |
| Structure | 20 | 0 |
| Engine | 18 | 1 |
| Power train | 17 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 30 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 Dodge Charger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
38kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 electrical system complaints. 90% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 47% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
8under 30k miles19under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Charger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Charger median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Dodge Charger safety ratings
2017 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Dodge Charger, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Charger owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 90,000. It was later discovered that the mileage was 145,000.
Own a 2017 Charger?
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