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2017 Dodge Charger Steering Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
6%of 128 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Dodge Charger, 6% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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

“Recently I've been having some issues with my vehicle with it turning on and off when I first go to start it up. Now I am having a bigger issue because the car decided to turn off on me multiple times while driving. Luckily I am fully aware of what is happening to me while driving. I've taken it to Dodge and they seem to not car or even try to figure out what is wrong because I can not reenact the problem, even though I have video of it not starting up in the beginning. Simply because there are no codes that come up, which of course makes it easier on them to just push the customer away. …”

NHTSA complaint #11174403, filed 2019-02, 42,000 miles

“My 2017 Dodge Charger daytona 392 (r/t scat pack) has an inherently dangerous intermittent electrical failure. While traveling 77mph on interstate 70 the evic screen indicated a fcw warning with the system turned off, loss of the ABS, esp, srs, then total loss of electric steering with no throttle or breaking input response. Said vehicle then violently downshifted from 8th gear to 3rd gear causing the rear wheels to break traction subsequently resulting in full loss of lateral control of the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11015294, filed 2017-08, 4,842 miles

“I have noticed this problem a Coulee times and couldn't diagnose because it would flash on the display behind the steering wheel for less than a second over the last 2-3 days driving the vehicle. 8/3/21 The issue got worse due to the message flashing flashed in longer increments, service stability system. I automatically got worried, but as i climbed a mountain in Western North Carolina the message also said ABS SYSTEM, Power steering system and turned off power steering automatically making new use force to turn the vehicle on a curvy road up to clingmans dome. …”

NHTSA complaint #11427573, filed 2021-08

“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

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202328%
202216%
202113%
201998%
201843%
201786%
2016179%
20151310%
20146218%
2013308%
2012538%
2011396%
2010104%
20091810%
2008305%
2007224%
2006897%

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
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
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 28, 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