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.
The 2017 Dodge Charger is associated with 128 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 18 reports (14% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6l 6-cyl, 5.7l 8-cyl, 6.4l 8-cyl, and 6.2l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 23 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 128 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (18 / 14%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 3 crash / 3 fire / 2 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 16–23 MPG (8 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Dodge Charger?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 19 MPG | 30 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| Charger | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 19 MPG | 30 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Charger AWD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Charger | 5.7L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 16 MPG | 25 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,700 / yr |
| Charger | 6.4L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 15 MPG | 25 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Charger SRT | 6.4L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 15 MPG | 25 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Charger SRT | 6.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 13 MPG | 22 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $4,750 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Dodge Charger?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 10.100000000000001% | ||||
| 4 DR RWD | 10.100000000000001% |
Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Dodge Charger models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Dodge Charger?
Summary of 128 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2017 Dodge Charger problems & component breakdown (51 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Dodge Charger?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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.
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.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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