This page covers 5 recalls, 49 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Dodge Challenger.
17–23 mpg combined
10.2–13.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 5 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical system complaints dominate owner reports for the 2017 Dodge Challenger, with the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen drawing the most attention. Owners describe the screen delaminating and registering phantom inputs, which they say unintentionally changes vehicle settings including lighting, wipers, and suspension modes. Bluetooth pairing drops are also a recurring complaint, with paired devices disconnecting randomly and hands-free calling becoming unavailable. Airbag warning light illumination comes up in several reports, with owners noting the service light stays on even after attempted repairs. A smaller cluster of engine-related complaints includes a report of a radiator fan motor seizing and sending debris into surrounding components. One owner reports a steering column failure they describe as leaving the vehicle unsafe to drive, though that appears to be an isolated account rather than a pattern across multiple reports. The touchscreen delamination issue is the most consistently described electrical symptom across this complaint set.
49
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Dodge Challenger has 5 recalls, the most serious being a combination of a rollaway risk on V8 automatic transmission models and a fire and visibility hazard on Hellcat-equipped vehicles.
On 5.7L V8 models with the eight-speed automatic transmission, the transmission may not hold in Park when the engine is left running and the driver steps out, allowing the vehicle to roll freely and potentially strike other vehicles or people nearby. On Hellcat models, the engine oil cooler hose can separate where it meets the aluminum tube, causing a rapid loss of oil pressure. When that happens, oil can spray across the windshield and block the driver's view, or contact a hot surface and ignite a fire. Engine seizure is also possible if enough oil is lost quickly enough. There is also a cruise control software issue affecting certain Challengers: the system can fail to deactivate when the driver attempts to cancel it, leaving the vehicle holding or even building speed against the driver's intentions, which raises the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
A wiring short circuit can prevent cruise control from disengaging. When engaged, you may not be able to turn it off by braking or using manual controls, causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate unexpectedly.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will update the engine or powertrain control module software at no cost to fix the cruise control disengagement issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine oil cooler hose can separate where it connects to the aluminum tube, causing rapid oil loss that may spray on the windshield, seize the engine, or catch fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine oil cooler lines with new ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine oil cooler hoses may fail, causing engine oil to leak rapidly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine oil cooler lines at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission may shift out of PARK while the engine is running and the driver is outside the vehicle, potentially allowing the vehicle to roll.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the transmission control module software at no cost to reprogram transmission operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission may not fully lock in Park when the shift lever is moved to Park while the engine is running. This could allow the vehicle to roll away if the driver exits.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the transmission control module software to ensure the transmission properly locks in Park.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
