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2017 Dodge Charger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 125 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Dodge Charger

The 2017 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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55/100

Use Caution — 2017 Dodge Charger

The 2017 Dodge Charger has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
125
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Dodge Charger (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Dodge dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V281000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V097000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V496000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Dodge Charger

Based on 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
39
Unknown Or Other
20
Structure
17
Power Train
15
Steering
8
Engine
4
Air Bags
3
Fuel/propulsion System
3
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Dodge Charger — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 692 complaints 2012 648 complaints 2013 357 complaints 2014 342 complaints 2015 134 complaints 2016 182 complaints 2017 125 complaints 2018 122 complaints 2019 118 complaints 2020 55 complaints 2021 30 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011, 2012 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Dodge Charger

Is the 2017 Dodge Charger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Dodge Charger has 4 recalls and 125 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Charger have?
The 2017 Dodge Charger has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Charger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Dodge Charger are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Structure, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Dodge Charger safe to buy?
The 2017 Dodge Charger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Charger should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Charger are: 2017, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011, 2012.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.