2017 DODGE CHALLENGER

70 complaints filed with NHTSA.

70
Complaints
9
Crashes
2
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths

NHTSA Safety Rating

5/5
Overall
4/5
Front Crash
5/5
Side Crash
4/5
Rollover

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
UNKNOWN OR OTHER16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16
ENGINE5
POWER TRAIN5
STEERING5
SUSPENSION5
AIR BAGS4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
STRUCTURE:BODY2
SERVICE BRAKES1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
SEATS1
WHEELS1

Recalls (3)

18V33200017/05/2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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

17V49600008/08/2017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

17V43100007/07/2017

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

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.

Recent Complaints

20250128CrashAIR BAGS

Airbags did not deploying after passenger side impact

20240105CrashFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

2017 Dodge Challenger GT, very well maintained. About two months ago, I would hear chimes but no messages popping up. A few days after this started happening, I am driving on the parkway and then ACC MODE flashed on the message center behind the wheel, but then went away very quickly - I could not see what else the message was trying to indicate. This happened several times on the trip home from work. Otherwise, the car drove without an issue. A few days later, on a Sunday, I am driving and th

20230715CrashAIR BAGS

My airbags failed to deploy in a head on collision with a jeeps enormous tail hitch that was shaped like a hook. This is definitely something worth looking into. My safety was compromised due to the airbags not deploying and because of this fault I’m experiencing neck/shoulder pain that I feel could have been prevented with the deployment of the air bags.

20211221CrashAIR BAGS

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 medical treatment and sustained whiplash, concussion, and fiancé sustained contusion on ribs, hematoma in the right knee, concussion, contusion on left thigh. A police report was

Mileage: 50,000

20201102CrashPOWER TRAIN

I WANTED TO REPORT THAT I WAS INJURED ON 10/6/2020. WHEN MY 2017 V6 CHALLENGER WENT OUT OF GEAR FROM "PARK" AND DRUG ME DOWN, AS IT ROLLED BACKWARDS (WHILE IN "PARK"). I SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES ALL OVER MY BODY. I WENT TO THE E.R. AND FOLLOWED UP WITH PRIMARY DOCTOR. I ALSO HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN ORTHOPEDIST. I AM WRITING TO URGE YOU TO PLEASE RECALL AND FIX THE 2017 V6 CHALLENGERS FOR PEOPLES SAFETY. I DON'T WANT WHAT HAPPENED TO ME TO HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR TAK

Mileage: 26,000

20200704CrashFireSUSPENSION: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 BROKE NECK, FEMUR, LEG, ANKLE, FRACTURED LUNGS AND RIBS, AND A RUPTURED VESSEL IN MY HEART. MY WHEELS WERE NEVER REMOVED FROM CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT ON 5/13/2020.*DT*DT*DT*JB*JB*JB

Mileage: 22,000

20190430CrashPOWER TRAIN

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 AND LANDMARK AND LIITHIA SPRINGS CHRYSLER JEEP AND NO ONE TO THIS POINT HAS REPAIRED IT. THIS CONTINUES TO CAUSE ME TO HAVE TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECOMES THE CAR BEGIN

Mileage: 1,000

20190430CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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 AND LANDMARK AND LIITHIA SPRINGS CHRYSLER JEEP AND NO ONE TO THIS POINT HAS REPAIRED IT. THIS CONTINUES TO CAUSE ME TO HAVE TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECOMES THE CAR BEGIN

Mileage: 1,000

20190430CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

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 AND LANDMARK AND LIITHIA SPRINGS CHRYSLER JEEP AND NO ONE TO THIS POINT HAS REPAIRED IT. THIS CONTINUES TO CAUSE ME TO HAVE TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECOMES THE CAR BEGIN

Mileage: 1,000

20170912FireENGINE

TL* 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 OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND OIL ON BOTH REAR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SIERRA MOTORS INC-BILL WALSH AUTO GROUP (510 E NORRIS DR, OTTA

Mileage: 1,700