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2017 Dodge Challenger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 49 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 Challenger

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

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57/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2017 Dodge Challenger

The 2017 Dodge Challenger shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
49
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crash Reports
2 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Dodge Challenger (3)

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

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4,…
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number…
NHTSA #17V496000
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission remaining in the PARK position and without the parking brake set, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge. The recall began 28, 2017. Owners may the Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's…
NHTSA #17V431000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Dodge Challenger

Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
14
Unknown Or Other
8
Steering
5
Power Train
5
Air Bags
4
Suspension
4
Engine
3
Vehicle Speed Control
2
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Dodge Challenger — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 193 complaints 2012 253 complaints 2013 179 complaints 2014 149 complaints 2015 126 complaints 2016 78 complaints 2017 49 complaints 2018 75 complaints 2019 58 complaints 2020 20 complaints 2021 19 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2011, 2012 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Dodge Challenger

Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Dodge Challenger has 3 recall campaigns and 49 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have?
The 2017 Dodge Challenger has 3 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 Challenger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Dodge Challenger are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Steering, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger safe to buy?
The 2017 Dodge Challenger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Challenger should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Challenger are: 2017, 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2011, 2012.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.