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2017 Dodge Challenger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Dodge Challenger, most often about the other or unspecified (33% of complaints, typically around 22,500 miles). It is 11th of 16 Challenger model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2017 Dodge Challenger problems
Other or unspecified
16 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles.
All too often while driving....... Distracting, useless weather alerts pop up on my uconnect (radio)screen. I must tap "ok" to get rid of them. I called Dodge, uconnect, and sirrius. Nothing has been successful at stopping these alerts. There is no way to disable them.
While in park or driving radio glitches, changes heating cooling on seats and steering wheel changes also lights and display radio screen does not let you touch to change any information or display. Radio turns off and on, while backing up the back up camera stays on when putting in car in drive, also the car is now…
Electrical
16 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 39,500 miles.
I was driving down the highway when my vehicle completely cut off on me forcing me to pull over the car lost power.very very unsafe. I pull over and was able to press the push start and the vehicle started again about 15 minutes late it cut completely off again losing all power I end up getting the vehicle towed.…
Uconnect 8.4in screen started to become blurry, like the screen was peeling away or delaminating causing malfunction in touch controls, which includes controlling vehicle performance and settings. Dealer said screen was cracked, not of my own doing. They stated that was not covered under warranty, though vehicle was…
Engine
6 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Challenger. While driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled off the roadway and turned off the engine as smoke engulfed the interior and exterior of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated and no fire. The contact…
Rear trunk will not open with key fob, rear trunk button or trunk button located inside the car only way trunk can be opened is with emergency pull down thru rear back seats. Also, computer apps on display screen constantly resetting itself, freezes up constantly and cannot turn down or off radio or any other features…
Suspension
6 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: front.
I was driving my 2017 Challenger rt with only 22k miles down a city street. And while approaching a stop sign and my front passenger wheel completely broke off. I was not able to stop or steering enough to control the direction of travel. Causing me to hit a gate and a street at a college. Sadly I'm suffering from a…
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH the upper ball joint and the wheel detached without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact called the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Transmission
5 complaints · 10%When the vehicle is started for the day or when sitting for 8 plus hours the first few shifts are delayed. Leaving from home is not as big of a deal, as when I leave from work. My office exit crosses a 3 lane road with traffic speed limit of 45 MPH. Expecting the vehicle to move without delay trying to cross traffic…
In november and december of 2017 and again in january 2018 and series of power-train gear changing while driving occurred while on interstate I-20 and 285 and 85 and generally around town which caused to have to pull over and call a tow truck or park until the issue would stop. The vehicles was taken to don jackson…
Steering
5 complaints · 10%Vehicle stationary. Not running. Temp 23f. Car will not start with a check engine light and steering symbol light with exclamation point. No previous issues. 42k milage. Reading forums, leads me to believe there have been many instances of power steering issues on this model vehicle.
Air bags
4 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH when the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a median which resulted in none of the air bags deploying. 2 people were injured and were sitting in the driver and front passenger side seat. The contact sought…
Speed control
3 complaints · 6%Brakes have worn into rotor within last 3 days. Recall issued for cruise control. Both seriously dangerous issues. Car basically unsafe to drive. Dealer won't let make appointment until mid november. Car has less than 12,000 miles.
In november and december of 2017 and again in january 2018 and series of power-train gear changing while driving occurred while on interstate I-20 and 285 and 85 and generally around town which caused to have to pull over and call a tow truck or park until the issue would stop. The vehicles was taken to don jackson…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Dodge Challenger recalls
Electrical: software
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 number for this recall is t41.
Full defect summary
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 selected, the engine is still running, and the driver exits the vehicle exited.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2017 Dodge Challenger
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Challenger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (16 complaints, typically around 22,500 miles); electrical (16 complaints, typically around 39,500 miles); engine (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 17, 2018 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Dodge Challenger?
- It is 11th of 16 Challenger model years by number of complaints, with 49 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.