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2017 Dodge Challenger Problems

Compared with other Dodge Challenger years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.2× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
49filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,000miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 5.7L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Dodge Challenger (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 2017 Dodge Challenger. The part named most often is electrical system, with 16 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown (16) and suspension (6). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 82% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,000 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 194 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 52 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 11 Dodge Challenger model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Engine cooling (1), Forward collision avoidance (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Two radios have gone out within 30k miles. I am getting my 3rd replacement at 31k miles. The screen is frozen and says Dodge. Not able to access climate controls. Going to try upgrading to the better factory radio, it only costs 1648 for parts and install!!! This is a consistent problem per the internet. Please recall this issue!!!”

NHTSA complaint #11383603, filed 2020-12, 200,000 miles

Other or unknown: “All too often while driving....... Distracting, useless weather alerts pop up on my uconnect (radio)screen. I must tap ok to get rid of them. I called Dodge, uconnect, and sirrius. Nothing has been successful at stopping these alerts. There is no way to disable them.”

NHTSA complaint #11210444, filed 2019-05, 15,000 miles

Suspension: “I was driving my 2017 Challenger rt with only 22k miles down a city street. And while approaching a stop sign and my front passenger wheel completely broke off. I was not able to stop or steering enough to control the direction of travel. Causing me to hit a gate and a street at a college. Sadly I'm suffering from a broke neck, femur, leg, ankle, fractured lungs and ribs, and a ruptured vessel in my heart. My wheels were never removed from car since I purchased it on 5/13/2020.”

NHTSA complaint #11337449, filed 2020-07, 22,000 miles

Engine: “The dashbord says that the transmission needs service. I put the car on park, it starts blinking saying car not on park and once I take my foot off the brake the engine turns off. Plus the switch stays on so I had to unhook the battery.”

NHTSA complaint #11252275, filed 2019-08, 46,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

82% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,980 and 45,000 miles.

14%0–1023%10–2545%25–5014%50–750%75–1000%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 32,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20172018201920201020212022202320242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Dodge Challenger. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Challenger · coupe AWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 11.1% risk
Challenger · coupe RWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 11.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2017 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2016: same overall rating; 2018: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Dodge Challenger version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Challenger RWD3.6L 6-cyl8-speed automatic193023$2,900
Challenger RWD5.7L 8-cyl8-speed automatic162519$4,000
Challenger RWD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed manual152318$4,550
Challenger RWD6.4L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152518$4,550
Challenger RWD6.4L 8-cyl6-speed manual142317$4,850
Challenger GT AWD3.6L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182721$3,200
Challenger SRT RWD6.2L 8-cyl8-speed automatic132216$5,150
Challenger SRT RWD6.2L 8-cyl6-speed manual132116$5,150
Challenger SRT RWD6.4L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152518$4,550
Challenger SRT RWD6.4L 8-cyl6-speed manual142317$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 Dodge Challenger → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 194 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 194 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Challenger

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20234329,85125173 · FewerToo new
2022910,0002517—Not enough data
20211917,1602517—Rising
2020202851517—Rising
2019594,884351820 · FewerStable
20187522,012351824 · FewerFalling
20174932,00035180 · FewerStable
20167816,000151810 · FewerFalling
201512731,250551851 · TypicalFalling
201414936,000451849 · TypicalFalling
201317950,000551864 · TypicalFalling
201225353,0006—1882 · MoreFalling
201119355,0006—1851 · TypicalFalling
201029935,0967—1894 · MoreFalling
200913330,1527—1970 · MoreFalling
20081039,0003—15—Not enough data

All Dodge Challenger model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have?

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 2017 Dodge Challenger as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Dodge Challenger is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 16 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 16.

Has the 2017 Dodge Challenger been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2017 Dodge Challenger do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 Dodge Challenger 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Dodge Challenger get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Dodge Challenger (Challenger, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Dodge Challenger reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,000 miles and the middle half falls between 11,980 and 45,000 miles; 82% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.