2017 Dodge Charger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Dodge Charger. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (48), Unknown Or Other (31), Structure (20).
Key takeaways
- 129 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 48 | 37% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 24% |
| Structure | 20 | 16% |
| Engine | 18 | 14% |
| Power Train | 17 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 6% |
| Steering | 8 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3% |
| Seats | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-11-04
Passenger side headlight fills up with condensation/water making visibility difficult at night/fog/rainy conditions. Notice this is a common complaint with many Dodge Charger owners. Dodge dealership won't cover repairs even with my vehicle covered under warranty.
Seats,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-13
Door trim panels are separated from the frame, I called the dealer and was told that I need to pay for this items, I see online this is a common issued with this vehicle.
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-07-24
As I was accelerating out of a stop light on the morning of 7/24/2026, my check engine light came on seemingly out of nowhere. I was able to take the vehicle to an independent repair shop who identified the issue as the plastic oil cooler assembly on the vehicle being broken. My car's oil was completely empty and it wo...
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More for the 2017 Dodge Charger
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.