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2017 Dodge Challenger Electrical system Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
33%of 49 total for the year
Median mileage
39,250miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Dodge Challenger, 33% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,250 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“While in park or driving radio glitches, changes heating cooling on seats and steering wheel changes also lights and display radio screen does not let you touch to change any information or display. Radio turns off and on, while backing up the back up camera stays on when putting in car in drive, also the car is now saying that it is a chrysler when it is a Dodge Challenger”

NHTSA complaint #11353104, filed 2020-09, 30,000 miles

“Uconnect 8.4in screen started to become blurry, like the screen was peeling away or delaminating causing malfunction in touch controls, which includes controlling vehicle performance and settings. Dealer said screen was cracked, not of my own doing. They stated that was not covered under warranty, though vehicle was certified pre-owned with additional warranty purchased. Vehicle owned for 7mths and driven 6000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11361200, filed 2020-09, 36,500 miles

“8.4 touchscreen delaminating, causing ghost touches, which is changing my steering , timing, wipers, headlights, and suspension. The radio is going through stations, inputs, i can not use my android auto or use gps, all of my settings. It is very much a safety concern!”

NHTSA complaint #11674937, filed 2025-07

“The driver side smart window rolls up and down about a half inch when the vehicle is completely off sometimes causing a dead battery. In addition when driving the window will also Crack open and do the same thing causing loud noise which can easily distract the driver while the vehicle is being operated.”

NHTSA complaint #11456720, filed 2022-03

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023614%
2022111%
2021421%
2020735%
20191729%
20182837%
20171633%
20161519%
20152620%
20146242%
201310458%
201213855%
201110353%
20106823%
20092116%
2008440%

Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Challenger

Other or unknown
16 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Dodge Challenger

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology