2017 Dodge Challenger Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Dodge Challenger, 2% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact's mother owns a 2017 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, she noticed an abnormal water odor inside the vehicle and the vehicle was overheating. The contact veered to the side of the road for a moment and then continued driving; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that she veered to the side of the road several times on her way to her residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the water pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11520978, filed 2023-05, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V496000Aug 8, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may…Covers: Dodge Challenger 2017, Charger 2017
Related service bulletins
- 10243192Aug 31, 2023Suspected engine coolant leak.
- 10239957May 18, 2023Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10247906Feb 22, 2023ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online…
- 10234379Feb 22, 2023ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online…
- 10234378Feb 14, 2023ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY (with mileage above 30,000) review and follow instructions from…
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
- 10212412Mar 17, 2022Front Click Noise at Low Speed Turns This bulletin involves installing a friction disc kit on both front hub bearing surfaces between the hub and rotor. The customer may comment…
- 10230180Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10221594Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Challenger
16 complaintsOther 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 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.
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