2017 Dodge Challenger Problems, Recalls & Reliability
70 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Dodge Challenger, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 22/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Other leads the reports, typically around 22,500 miles.
Typical
Where 2017 sits among all Challenger years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 33 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 30,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 10,000 and 45,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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,…
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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.…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
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Technical service bulletins
194 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2017 Dodge Challenger. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2017 Challenger TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger reliable?
The 2017 Dodge Challenger drew 70 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 22/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).
What are the most common 2017 Dodge Challenger problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Dodge Challenger are other (17 complaints), electrical (16), and engine (6).
At what mileage do 2017 Dodge Challenger problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Dodge Challenger problems around 30,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 10,000 and 45,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2017 Dodge Challenger. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.