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2017 Dodge Charger: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 128 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

4recalls
128complaints
3crashes reported
3fires reported
4injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System47 · 37%
  • Unknown Or Other31 · 24%
  • Structure20 · 16%
  • Engine18 · 14%
  • Power Train17 · 13%
  • Steering8 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System6 · 5%
  • Exterior Lighting6 · 5%
  • Service Brakes5 · 4%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)4 · 3%

What owners report

Seats,Unknown Or Other

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.

Unknown Or Other,Engine

As i was accelerating out of a stop light on the morning of 7/24/2026, my check engine light came on seemingly out of nowhere. i was able to take the vehicle to an independent repair shop who identified the issue as the plastic oil cooler assembly on the vehicle being broken. my car's oil was completely empty and it would have been but minutes until the engine completely seized up. the oil had spilled into the motor

Power Train

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

Unknown Or Other

Both the front door interior panels are warped. i had to glue them because they pulled almost completely off the door.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CHARGER, CHARGER SRT. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.