2017 Dodge Challenger Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Dodge Challenger, 4% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.
“2017 Challenger scat pack 392: trunk deck lid rendered inoperable. Unable to access trunk using key fob function, interior push-button function or exterior push-button function. Trunk deck lid will only open while gaining access through fold-down rear seats and pulling emergency latch cable. Problem occurs while vehicle is in park and stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11067329, filed 2018-02, 10,000 miles“Rear trunk will not open with key fob, rear trunk button or trunk button located inside the car only way trunk can be opened is with emergency pull down thru rear back seats. Also, computer apps on display screen constantly resetting itself, freezes up constantly and cannot turn down or off radio or any other features until it resets itself . Back up camera terrible when in use at night screens blurry and bright red from back up or brake lights. Back up camera stays on after vehicle is put in drive. Many blind spots on both sides of vehicle.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11094071, filed 2018-05, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022011Aug 16, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022012Aug 14, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022003Aug 13, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11017235Apr 22, 2025Switch and bezel - front door
- 11014855Feb 5, 2025Switch and bezel - front door
- 11005320Jul 24, 2024"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 10247995Feb 3, 2023Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 10234468Feb 3, 2023Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 10229810Dec 15, 2022Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 10229572Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
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 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