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2017 Dodge Charger Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2017 Dodge Charger, and owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
128
owner complaints to NHTSA
3 / 3
complaints citing a crash / fire
16–23
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2017 Dodge Charger

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Software (electrical system) and 2 other components

    NHTSA 18V332000 Reported 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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…

  2. Driveshaft (power train)

    NHTSA 18V281000 Reported 13,928 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this…

  3. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 17V496000 Reported 1,207 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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…

  4. Axle shaft (power train)

    NHTSA 17V097000 Reported 69,298 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number…

128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2017 Dodge Charger have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,712 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 27 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 13, 2026 · Seats

“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 identifi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 24, 2026 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2017 Dodge Charger (Charger AWD, Charger SRT). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–23 mpg
City / Highway13–19 / 22–30
FuelGasoline or E85, Midgrade, Premium, Regular
EPA classLarge Cars
Engine6/8 cyl, 3.6/5.7/6.2/6.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Compare Dodge Charger model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Charger model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1966 Dodge Charger20
1967 Dodge Charger30
1968 Dodge Charger50
1970 Dodge Charger11
1971 Dodge Charger50
1972 Dodge Charger20
1973 Dodge Charger70
1974 Dodge Charger10
1975 Dodge Charger20
1976 Dodge Charger20
1977 Dodge Charger20
1978 Dodge Charger10
1983 Dodge Charger10
1984 Dodge Charger11
1985 Dodge Charger22
1986 Dodge Charger20
1987 Dodge Charger10
2001 Dodge Charger03
2006 Dodge Charger51,294
2007 Dodge Charger5554
2008 Dodge Charger5609
2009 Dodge Charger6174
2010 Dodge Charger6232
2011 Dodge Charger11695
2012 Dodge Charger14648
2013 Dodge Charger8360
2014 Dodge Charger9343
2015 Dodge Charger7136
2016 Dodge Charger5182
2017 Dodge Charger4128
2018 Dodge Charger6122
2019 Dodge Charger5120
2020 Dodge Charger357
2021 Dodge Charger235
2022 Dodge Charger316
2023 Dodge Charger226
2024 Dodge Charger01
2026 Dodge Charger12
2027 Dodge Charger10

Checking a specific 2017 Dodge Charger

How do I know if my 2017 Dodge Charger 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2017 Dodge Charger; 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 17V097000).

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

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.