2017 Dodge Charger Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 13%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,724miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Dodge Charger, 13% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,724 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2017 Dodge Charger is experiencing hard shifting when I get in the vehicle and start driving it. I just got it back from the dealer yesterday (the second time I dropped it off) and they say they experienced the problem but because there were no codes, they are referring the problem back to Dodge. They applied computer updates to the PCM and TCM on the first trip and that did not correct the problem. This has been going on for the last couple of months. The car only has 6,700 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10993882, filed 2017-06, 6,000 miles“Touchscreen radio is delaminating. The entire vehicle is controlled by the radio. The delamination causes 'ghost' touches on the radio. This causes the radio to make phone calls, turn on/off equipment, blare music...etc. It's extremely distracting to the driver. And you cannot turn it off. You are stuck with this malfunction. This happens at anytime the vehicle is running. When parked or in gear.”
NHTSA complaint #11406275, filed 2021-04, 67,000 miles“2017 Dodge Charger. The transmission takes too long coming out of second gear. The vehicle jerks and hesitates violently. Also, the vehicle hesitates without warning happens when there is traffic. When coming to a stop and needing accelerate it will not go and the gears will get stuck.”
NHTSA complaint #11316417, filed 2020-03, 49,724 miles“The uconnect 8.4 inch screen used in a wide variety of Dodge vehicles is having widespread problems with delamination. My vehicle has recently seen behavior move from cosmetic to dangerous functional behavior changes. The delamination eventually will cause ghost or phantom touches on the screen that occur without any actual user input. This screen can adjust drive modes and settings that impact vehicle handling and power delivery. …”
NHTSA complaint #11413976, filed 2021-04, 34,000 miles“My car has been making a loud rattling sound. I had it checked out today and the mechanic is reporting that it's the power train. I see that this is listed a frequent recall problem. My mechanic said that he's seen the same thing. This is going to be over $4000 in repairs that I really believe should be a recall problem if it's fallen under it for other vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11520306, filed 2023-05Related recalls
- 18V281000May 1, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft…Covers: Dodge Charger 2015–2018
- 17V097000Feb 14, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts…Covers: Dodge Charger 2014–2017, Chrysler 300 2014–2017
Related service bulletins
- 11030138Mar 9, 2026The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV…
- 10229485Aug 15, 2022Proper Front Driveshaft Universal Joint (U-joint) Inspection Procedures For All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles.
- 10212248Mar 30, 2022Oil Filter If 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. Recommended…
- 10229152Mar 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…
- 10223190Mar 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…
- 10220808Mar 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…
- 10194007Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220843Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 35% |
| 2022 | 3 | 19% |
| 2021 | 5 | 14% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 8% |
| 2017 | 17 | 13% |
| 2016 | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 | 32 | 24% |
| 2014 | 60 | 17% |
| 2013 | 48 | 13% |
| 2012 | 65 | 10% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 33 | 5% |
| 2007 | 220 | 40% |
| 2006 | 218 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2017 Dodge Charger
48 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeat 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 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