2017 Dodge Challenger: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Dodge Challenger has 94 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and suspension. Owners most often flag poor fuel economy: very frequent mention as a significant ownership cost, especially with v8 models.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

94
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
14
Crash reports
4
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2017 a good year for the Challenger?

Across the 10 Challenger model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2008) to 196 (2018). With 94 complaints, the 2017 Challenger sits belowthe model's median of 146.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
30
suspension
11
engine
10
power train
10
steering
9

Recalls affecting the 2017 Challenger

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 18V332000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and

engine and engine cooling:engine

Campaign 17V496000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.

power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Campaign 17V431000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission may not remain in the PARK position if that gear is select

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is generally positive, with owners expressing strong affection for the vehicle's character, comfort, and performance.

  • Poor fuel economy: Very frequent mention as a significant ownership cost, especially with V8 models.
  • Dated/interior quality: Interior design and materials feel cheap and outdated compared to segment competitors. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Challenger. See the full Challenger owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Challenger listings typically run $16,694–$35,426 across 2009 to 2023 model years.

Other Challenger model years

Compare every Challenger year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.

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