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2017 Dodge Charger Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 128 total for the year
Median mileage
38,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Dodge Charger, 4% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.

“The bulletin on mopar website is in regards to electrical panel. Not once was there a recall. Starting on 1/23/19 my husband was driving and the steering wheel locked on him and he couldn't move the vehicle. The power steering warning came on. We took it to a dealership they said oh it's the power steering assembly module but you're past mileage for coverage. So I call mopar they get another dealership on the line we set up an appointment. Today 1/24/19 my husband is driving to class in morning traffic the vehicle shuts off all capability's to steer brake do anything. …”

NHTSA complaint #11171802, filed 2019-01, 38,000 miles

“This car is possessed. It will slam on the brakes and come to a stop. There will be nothing in front of you and the car will slam on the brakes and stop. It has done it at slow speeds and at highway speeds. I have taken it in for the dealer to look at it but they couldn't reproduce the issue. This car is going to cause a serious accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11024858, filed 2017-09, 2,900 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers inadvertently increased speed and the cruise control accelerated the vehicle to over 100 MPH. The contact stated that the electronic braking system and power steering failed. The contact then pulled the neutral override feature to stop the vehicle. The contact then restarted the vehicle and proceeded to his destination. There were numerous unknown warning lights illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11481818, filed 2022-08, 87,500 miles

“Brand new vehicle has been brought to the dealer multiple times for break problems and suspension problems. More than one certified dealer have replaced drums, break pads and tie-rod bushing without any success. The car severely shakes at the front suspension system when breaking, particularly at highway speeds and coming down hills. The car has been at the car dealer(s) for as long as over a month on multiple occasions. A drumming sound can be hear when vehicle is experiencing these symptoms. To the dealer's response (fremont cdjr) no problems are found. …”

NHTSA complaint #11377380, filed 2020-12

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023623%
20191210%
201865%
201754%
201684%
20151511%
20143510%
2013164%
2012467%
2011538%
201073%
200963%
2008173%
2007438%
200612410%

Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Charger

Electrical system
48 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Body and structure
20 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Dodge Charger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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