2017 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 128 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 12th highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 3 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 4 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
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 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.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, driveshaftMay 1, 2018
Chrysler (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.
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.
Campaign 18V281000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineAug 8, 2017
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.
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.
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 for this recall is T48.
Campaign 17V496000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftFeb 14, 2017
Chrysler (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.
A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.
Campaign 17V097000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
20 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Engine, Structure, Mar 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door panel was detaching. The contact stated that the infotainment system screen was delaminating, causing the screen touchpad to engage vehicle functions independently. Additionally, the contact stated that upon driving the vehicle out of the garage, the contact became aware that oil had leaked from the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the oil was leaking from the O-ring in the engine. The mechanic determined that the O-ring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Structure, Jul 21, 2024
That the interior door panels had separated from the door frame causing the locking mechanisms to malfunction and the doors would not remain secured. The failure was present on the drive and passenger front door at this time. I have had this car for 5 years and it started the 2nd year that I have owned it. It is getting worse.
Structure, Oct 17, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that three of the interior door panels had separated from the window. The driver’s side door was still intact. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the sun melting the seams. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not under warranty. The failure mileage was unknown.
Structure, Sep 17, 2022
My car is a 2017 Dodge Charger...Passenger side door panel is warp baddly...Driver minimal...notice it beginning June 2020...Warranty expire before it develop.
Structure, May 5, 2022
Door panel is peeling off. It’s look like poor manufacturing quality.
Structure, Sep 8, 2021
interior door panel is separating from the door its self where the door and the panel meets at the top where the window is. This was first noticed on the front passenger door about 3 years ago and is now on all of the doors to some extent. This is causing an opening and gap where fingers could get caught or foreign objects could enter the interior of the door causing possible failure or malfunction of either or both of the doors or windows. This was addressed with the dealer who tried to say it was temperature related (as this is in the south west) and not covered under the extended warranty however, I have seen many posts from all over the country where several years and makes of dodge vehicles have similar issues.
Latches/locks/linkages, Structure, Jul 30, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the interior door panels had separated from the door frame causing the locking mechanisms to malfunction and the doors would not remain secured. The failure was present on all four doors. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Structure, Jul 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, she noticed that the door panels were detaching from the door frame. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the door panels needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that approval was needed from the manufacturer to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
Structure, Feb 10, 2021
LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER OURCHASING NEW 2017 DODGE CHARGER RT THE DOOR PANELS ON ALL 4 DOORS STARTED TO BOW AND SEPARATE FROM THE PANEL
Structure, Dec 31, 2020
THE INTERIOR DOOR PANELS ON ALL FOUR DOORS ARE LIFTING OFF AND PEELING AWAY FROM THE DOORS. THE PANELS ARE PEELING MORE AND MORE EVERY WEEK. EVENTUALLY, IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE PANELS WILL COMPLETELY COME OFF AND EXPOSE THE INNER DOORS.
Structure, Nov 3, 2020
ALL FOUR DOOR PANELS ON MY 2017 DODGE CHARGER ARE LIFTED FROM THE DOOR. THIS BEGAN TO OCCUR APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO. I BELIEVE THAT THIS ISSUE HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED OUTSIDE.
Structure, Oct 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE DASHBOARD AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR PANEL WERE RAISED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LARRY H. MILLER DODGE RAM AVONDALE (10101 W PAPAGO FWY, AVONDALE, AZ 85323) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE ON THE DASHBOARD RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.
Structure, Aug 25, 2020
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER INTERIOR DOOR PANELS ARE WARPING NEAR THE WINDOW SEAL. THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR ASSEMBLY IS EXPOSED WHICH WILL LIKELY CAUSE ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS. A SIMPLE SEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVEALS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM.
Structure, Aug 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AND FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL DETACHED FROM THE DOOR FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER VICTORVILLE MOTORS (14617 CIVIC DR, VICTORVILLE, CA 92394, (760) 843-8317) WHERE BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOOR PANELS WERE INSPECTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE DOOR PANELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, HOWEVER NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
Structure, Aug 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR PANELS WERE SEPARATED AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR FRAME. THE CONTACT CALLED FIELDS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE SANFORD (750 TOWNE CENTER BLVD, SANFORD, FL 32771, (407) 878-7710) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Structure, Aug 9, 2020
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR PANEL LIFTING. YOU CAN SEE THE WHITE BODY DOOR FRAME FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOW.
Electrical system, Structure, Aug 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS WIFE WHO OWNS A 2017 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL WAS DETACHED FROM THE DOOR FRAME. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HOME SCREEN WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT AN AIR BUBBLE HAD FORMED ON THE TOP OF THE SCREEN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WAYNESBORO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (480 HIGHWAY 25 NORTH, WAYNESBORO, GA 30830) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Structure, Jun 27, 2020
DOOR PANEL IS PEELING OFF. *TR
Structure, Jun 16, 2020
INTERIOR PASSENGER DOOR SEPARATING DOOR PANEL. SHOWING THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND INSIDE DOOR PARTS. 2017 CHARGER. CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. HAVE READ MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. DOOR PANEL SEPARATES WHERE IT MEETS THE GLASS WINDOW.$1000 TO FIX ACCORDING TO DODGE . REALLY ?? VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *TR
Structure, Nov 30, 2017
THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE FABRICATION IN ALL THE HOODS OF THE DODGE CHARGERS THAT CAUSES THE HOOD LATCH PIN TO CORRODE. MY CHARGER IS BRAND NEW AND HAS CORROSION ON THE HOOD. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. LET UNCHECKED, THIS COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS IF THE HOOD CORRODES ENOUGH TO WHERE THE LATCH PIN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING.