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2017 Dodge Charger Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 128 total for the year
Median mileage
22,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Dodge Charger, 2% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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 contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the interior door panels had separated from the door frame causing the locking mechanisms to malfunction and the doors would not remain secured. The failure was present on all four doors. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11427106, filed 2021-07, 35,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal winding noise was heard. The contact noticed that the hood latch was corroded. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 9,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11114154, filed 2018-07, 9,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201722%
201341%
201130%
200820%
200741%
200620%

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
Brakes
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Visibility (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 30, 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