What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2017 Dodge Challenger

Typical pattern

1.4% of complaints about the 2017 Dodge Challenger came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2017 vehicle — around the middle of the 203 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.2 yr in service. The most-reported system is other (16 complaints), typically at 4.1 yr or about 30,000 miles.

Complaints
70
Median age at failure
4.2 yr
Median mileage
30,000 n=33
Crash / fire / tow
18.6% of reports
Safety recalls
3

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Other
16 reports · 30,000 mi
4.1 yr
6.2%
Electrical system
16 reports · 42,000 mi
4.1 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

18V332000 2018-05-17
Electrical system:wiring

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 with

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

17V496000 2017-08-08
Engine and engine cooling:engine

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.

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.

17V431000 2017-07-07
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

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.

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission remaining in the PARK position and without the parking brake set, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Other 3,200 mi 1.5 yr in service
RADIO AND NAVIGATION SCREEN CONSTANTLY TAKEN OVER BY POP-UP MESSAGES ABOUT WEATHER THAT CANNOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT PHYSICALLY TOUCHING THE SCREEN WHILE DRIVING, THUS CAUSING DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER. THERE IS NO OPTION TO DISABLE THESE, AND THEY POP-UP AS FREQUENTLY AS EVERY 2-3 MINUTES, DESPITE CLOSING THEM. HAVE CALLED DEALERSHIP, SIRIUS/XM AND DODGE MULTIPLE TIMES TO NO AVAIL. CONCERNED THAT DISTRACTED DRIVING AS A RESULT OF UNWANTED MESSAGES POPPING UP IN LARGE FORMAT ON RADIO SCREEN COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Other 15,000 mi 2.7 yr in service
ALL TOO OFTEN WHILE DRIVING....... DISTRACTING, USELESS WEATHER ALERTS POP UP ON MY UCONNECT (RADIO)SCREEN. I MUST TAP "OK" TO GET RID OF THEM. I CALLED DODGE, UCONNECT, AND SIRRIUS. NOTHING HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL AT STOPPING THESE ALERTS. THERE IS NO WAY TO DISABLE THEM.
Other 45,000 mi 3.9 yr in service
UCONNECT SCREEN BUBBLED AND THE TOUCH SCREEN FUNCTION CAUSES IT TO DO THINGS RANDOMLY. THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE BACK UP CAMERA/VIEWING FUNCTIONALITY..
Electrical system mileage not reported 2.4 yr in service
WHEN DRIVING MY CAR SAYS SERVICE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL THEN MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT MAKING IT VERY HARD TO DRIVE IT IS UNSAFE PLEASE HELP

Other Challenger model years

20192018201720162015201420132012201120102009

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