2017 Dodge Challenger Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2017 Dodge Challenger, and owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2017 Dodge Challenger
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system) and 2 other components
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…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler…
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall…
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Power train: 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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge. The recall began 28, 2017. Owners may the Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number…
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Dodge Challenger have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 37,140 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The 8.4 Uconnect radio controls many aspects of the vehicle including hands free communications. When a communication device is paired to the system, at a random time, the device becomes unpaired and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 25, 2025 · Electrical system
“Dear [NHTSA / Indiana Attorney General], I am filing a complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my vehicle, a 2017 Dodge Challenger, purchased on [XXX] from Wetzel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Rich”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2025 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Dodge Challenger (Challenger GT, Challenger SRT). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13–19 / 21–30 |
| Fuel | Midgrade, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.6/5.7/6.2/6.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Challenger model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Challenger model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 Dodge Challenger | 5 | 1 |
| 1971 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Dodge Challenger | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 10 |
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | 7 | 133 |
| 2010 Dodge Challenger | 7 | 299 |
| 2011 Dodge Challenger | 6 | 193 |
| 2012 Dodge Challenger | 6 | 253 |
| 2013 Dodge Challenger | 5 | 179 |
| 2014 Dodge Challenger | 4 | 149 |
| 2015 Dodge Challenger | 5 | 126 |
| 2016 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 78 |
| 2017 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 49 |
| 2018 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 75 |
| 2019 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 59 |
| 2020 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 20 |
| 2021 Dodge Challenger | 2 | 19 |
| 2022 Dodge Challenger | 2 | 9 |
| 2023 Dodge Challenger | 2 | 43 |
Checking a specific 2017 Dodge Challenger
How do I know if my 2017 Dodge Challenger has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2017 Dodge Challenger; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V431000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.