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2017 Dodge Challenger Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
10%of 49 total for the year
Median mileage
25,234miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Dodge Challenger, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,234 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.

“When the vehicle is started for the day or when sitting for 8 plus hours the first few shifts are delayed. Leaving from home is not as big of a deal, as when I leave from work. My office exit crosses a 3 lane road with traffic speed limit of 45 MPH. Expecting the vehicle to move without delay trying to cross traffic is dangerous and I was almost hit by cross traffic because of the delay. Dealer has checked transmission and states everything is normal.”

NHTSA complaint #11175122, filed 2019-02, 25,234 miles

“I wanted to report that I was injured on 10/6/2020. When my 2017 v6 Challenger went out of gear from park and drug me down, as it rolled backwards (while in park ). I sustained multiple injuries all over my body. I went to the e.r. And followed up with primary doctor. I also have an appointment with an orthopedist. I am writing to urge you to please recall and fix the 2017 v6 challengers for peoples safety. I don't want what happened to me to happen to anyone else. Thank you very much for taking care of this issue.*dt*dt*dt the consumer provided photos.”

NHTSA complaint #11372675, filed 2020-11, 26,000 miles

“In november and december of 2017 and again in january 2018 and series of power-train gear changing while driving occurred while on interstate I-20 and 285 and 85 and generally around town which caused to have to pull over and call a tow truck or park until the issue would stop. The vehicles was taken to don jackson and landmark and liithia springs chrysler jeep and no one to this point has repaired it. This continues to cause me to have to pull over on the side of the road becomes the car begins to change gears with no reason at all at high speeds. …”

NHTSA complaint #11204671, filed 2019-04, 1,000 miles

Related recalls

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022111%
2021316%
2020315%
2019712%
2018811%
2017510%
20161621%
20152923%
2014128%
2013169%
2012177%
201184%
20103612%
20092720%

Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Challenger

Electrical system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSteering
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 29, 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