2017 Dodge Charger Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Dodge Charger, 2% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the warning Engine Oil Pressure displayed. Upon inspection, it was discovered that engine oil had leaked from the engine and while attempting to add oil to the engine the oil immediately leaked out. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine oil cooler hose had failed, and the hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11555973, filed 2023-11, 122,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, there was smoke and oil coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a nearby local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine oil cooler hose had failed and needed to be replaced. The hose was replaced, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V496000 (Engine). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11427745, filed 2021-08, 44,000 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 Charger 2017, Challenger 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 7% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
| 2008 | 15 | 2% |
| 2007 | 37 | 7% |
| 2006 | 63 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Charger
48 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Dodge Charger
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