2017 Dodge Challenger Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Dodge Challenger.

20162018
Complaints
70
per 10K Sold
10.8
US Sales
64,537
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 Dodge Challenger Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#116 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:64,583 mi
#25 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:19,233 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:17,411 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Dodge Challenger.

Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,583
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
19,233
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
17,411
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,000
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,469
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Dodge Challenger

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,824,670 vehicles.

18V332000Electrical System:software · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · Electrical System:wiring
~4,815,661 affected

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 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

17V496000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~1,207 affected

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.

17V431000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~7,802 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission may not remain in the PARK position if that gear is selected, the engine is still running, and the driver exits the vehicle exited.

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2017 Dodge Challenger — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Dodge Challenger has 70 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Dodge Challenger?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (16 complaints, avg 64,583 mi); Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 19,233 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints, avg 17,411 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Dodge Challenger?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 47,608 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Dodge Challenger include 9 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,824,670 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Dodge Challenger?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Challenger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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