2017 Dodge Challenger Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#11 most-complained of 16 Challenger years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Dodge Challenger has 49 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #11 highest of 16 Challenger model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries.
- Complaints
- 49
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 24 hwy
Top 2017 Dodge Challenger problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System16 (33%)
- Other16 (33%)
- Engine9 (18%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (12%)
- Steering5 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (10%)
- Airbags4 (8%)
- Structure & Body3 (6%)
- Brakes2 (4%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (2%)
2017 Dodge Challenger recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
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 within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
- NHTSA 17V496000Aug 8, 2017Engine1,207 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
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 is T48.
- NHTSA 17V431000Jul 7, 2017Transmission & Powertrain7,802 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
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 for this recall is T41.
2017 Dodge Challenger fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Challenger years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Dodge Challenger ranks #11 of 16 among Challenger model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 49 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Challenger?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (16 complaints), engine (9 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 32,000 miles.
- Does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Dodge Challenger, most recently reported 2018, covering electrical system, engine, and transmission & powertrain.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Dodge Challenger?
- EPA rates the 2017 Dodge Challenger at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.