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2017 Dodge Charger: common problems and reliability
· 7th generationAn average Charger year.
249 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Charger?The 2017 Dodge Charger has 249 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and structure. Owners most often flag water pump leak or failure.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Dodge Charger vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Charger years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Charger?
Across the 21 Charger model years we track, complaint volume runs from 48 (2022) to 1,294 (2006). With 249 complaints, the 2017 Charger sits about the same as the model's median of 272.
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
Recalls affecting the 2017 Charger
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 18V332000Chrysler (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 Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 18V281000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Campaign 17V097000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 17V496000Chrysler (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.
What owners report on the 7th generation Charger
Owners of the 2011-2023 Charger generally describe it as a reliable, practical large sedan whose long production run worked out most of the brand's older reliability complaints.
- RecurrentWater pump leak or failure
- RecurrentThermostat housing and thermostat failure
- RecurrentLifter failure, particularly on the 5.7 Hemi and Pentastar V6
- RecurrentHemi lubrication issue at low RPM and idle causing premature hydraulic lifter wear
- IsolatedCylinder deactivation (MDS) problems
Owner insights for the 7th generation Charger. Read the full 7th generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Charger listings typically run $15,969–$40,489.
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