2017 Dodge Challenger Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Dodge Challenger, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles.
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.
“Vehicle stationary. Not running. Temp 23f. Car will not start with a check engine light and steering symbol light with exclamation point. No previous issues. 42k milage. Reading forums, leads me to believe there have been many instances of power steering issues on this model vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11395292, filed 2021-02, 42,000 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“Faulty electric rack and pinion have been such a huge problem. They are not only going bad after a few years, they are expensive to replace. And it’s common problem amongst dodge owners.”
NHTSA complaint #11470978, filed 2022-06Related service bulletins
- 10223963Oct 9, 2020Improper Up Shift With Paddle Shift This bulletin involves replacing both steering wheel paddle shifter. Customers may experience the following:When trying to upshift using the…
- 10183074Oct 9, 2020Improper Up Shift With Paddle Shift This bulletin involves replacing both steering wheel paddle shifter. Customers may experience the following:When trying to upshift using the…
- 10175674Apr 17, 2020Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
- 10217490Nov 3, 2017Creaking Noise Coming From Driver's Front Power Seat This bulletin involves lubricating the pivot linkage on the driver?s frontpower seat. The customer may describe a creaking…
- 10217746Aug 17, 2016Electric Power Steering Gear For LA, LD and LX Models ONLY; Before this part is replaced for: A) Electrical, Communication or DTC issue please contact: Terry Gavit @ cell (248)…
- 10129037Aug 17, 2016Electric Power Steering Gear For LA, LD and LX Models ONLY; Before this part is replaced for: A) Electrical, Communication or DTC issue please contact: Terry Gavit @ cell (248)…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 8 | 14% |
| 2018 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 13% |
| 2013 | 15 | 8% |
| 2012 | 19 | 8% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 33 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Challenger
16 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine
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.
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