This page covers 4 recalls, 125 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Dodge Charger.
18–23 mpg combined
10.2–13.1 L/100km
Large 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 6 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Owners of the 2017 Dodge Charger report problems spread across a few systems, with electrical issues drawing the most complaints. A recurring theme involves the touchscreen and infotainment controls behaving erratically, changing settings without input, activating heated seats unintentionally, and interfering with navigation and climate controls while driving. Owners also describe broader electrical faults including warning lights for ABS and traction control, wiring problems, and shifter issues. Structural complaints are the second most common, with multiple owners reporting interior door panels warping and pulling away from the door frame. Powertrain complaints include engine misfires, with several owners describing shaking, loss of power, and cylinder misfire codes appearing during highway driving.
125
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Dodge Charger has 4 recalls, the most serious involving driveshaft and drivetrain failures that can leave debris on the road or cut power while driving, raising the risk of a crash.
Two recalls affect all-wheel drive models specifically. On pursuit police-package vehicles with AWD and a V8, the front driveshaft's universal joint can seize or break and send the shaft onto the road as a hazard for other vehicles. On AWD models more broadly, front driveshaft bolts can loosen until the shaft disconnects entirely, causing a sudden loss of drive power. On Hellcat-equipped models, engine oil cooler hoses can fail and spray oil onto the windshield or onto hot engine surfaces, cutting visibility or starting a fire. There is also a software recall affecting the cruise control system, which can fail to disengage when the driver attempts to deactivate it, leaving the vehicle holding or building speed against the driver's input.
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
Dealers will update the engine or powertrain control module software at no cost to fix the cruise control disengagement issue.
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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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front driveshaft universal joint can seize or break, causing the driveshaft to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driveshaft at no cost to you.
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 bolts connecting the front driveshaft may loosen and separate, causing the driveshaft to disconnect and loss of engine power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
