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2017 Dodge Challenger reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Dodge Challenger has 49 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Challenger years here — under the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Wiring, Engine, and Transmission control module.

2012 Dodge Challenger
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Complaints

49

Per year

4

Recalls

3

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (16 of 49), then Suspension (6) and Engine (5). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 5 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Challenger has 78 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2018 has 75 complaints, 11 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Dodge Challenger. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall electrical system, wiring 2018-05-17 · NHTSA campaign 18V332000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall Engine 2017-08-08 · NHTSA campaign 17V496000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2017-07-07 · NHTSA campaign 17V431000
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.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (49 total)

Electrical system
16
Suspension
6
Engine
5
Powertrain
5
Steering
5
Air bags
4
Speed control
3
Structure
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Service brakes
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

7

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

5

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The 8.4 Uconnect radio controls many aspects of the vehicle including hands free communications. When a communication device is paired to the system, at a random time, the device becomes unpaired and hands free…"
    Electrical system · filed 2025-09-25
  • "Dear [NHTSA / Indiana Attorney General], I am filing a complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my vehicle, a 2017 Dodge Challenger, purchased on [XXX] from Wetzel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Richmond, Indiana). Six…"
    Steering, Suspension · filed 2025-08-31
  • "My Service airbag system light keeps coming on and I have done everything to fix it but the light still comes on."
    Air bags · filed 2025-07-31
  • "2017 Dodge Challenger 392. my radiator fan motor seized, causing the fan blades to explode sending plastic pieces into the radiator and other fuel lines. The fuel lines were my biggest concern because of fire. however,…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-07-27
  • "8.4" touchscreen delaminating, causing ghost touches, which is changing my steering , timing, wipers, headlights, and suspension. The radio is going through stations, inputs, i can not use my android auto or use gps,…"
    Steering, Suspension, Electrical system · filed 2025-07-21

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Challenger 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 30 23 MPG $2800
Challenger 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $3900
Challenger 5.7L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 23 18 MPG $4450
Challenger 6.4L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 23 17 MPG $4700
Challenger 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 25 18 MPG $4450
Challenger GT 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3100
Challenger SRT 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 22 16 MPG $5000
Challenger SRT 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 25 18 MPG $4450
Challenger SRT 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 21 16 MPG $5000
Challenger SRT 6.4L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 23 17 MPG $4700

Specs and fitment

LC generation (3rd gen), 2012–2023
Body styles Coupe
Oil 5W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6; Hemi V8 uses 5W-20 or 0W-40 per manual) , 7 qt capacity
Tire size 245/45R20 (many trims); staggered setups on wide-body and Hellcat models front / 245/45R20 (many trims); wider rear tires on staggered Hellcat and wide-body trims rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-280 covers certain 2018 Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Durango, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, and Ram 1500 vehicles: an incorrect transmission park lock rod may allow the vehicle to move even when the shifter indicates Park. Dealers inspect and replace the park lock rod if needed. Recall 19V-203 covers certain 2019 Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles whose instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings; dealers update the instrument cluster software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger reliable?

The 2017 Dodge Challenger has 49 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Challenger years here — under the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Wiring, Engine, and Transmission control module.

What are common problems with a 2017 Dodge Challenger?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (16 of 49), then Suspension (6) and Engine (5). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 5 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Challenger has 78 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2018 has 75 complaints, 11 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Dodge Challenger been recalled?

The 2017 Dodge Challenger has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Dodge Challenger?

Owners have filed 49 complaints about the 2017 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Dodge Challenger get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Dodge Challenger is 18.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

When did Dodge stop making the Challenger?

The LC Challenger was built through the 2023 model year for the US market.

What oil does a Dodge Challenger with the 3.6L V6 take?

US notes list 5W-20 full synthetic for the 3.6L V6; Hemi V8 grades can differ (5W-20 or 0W-40 per the manual).

What tire sizes does a Dodge Challenger use?

Many trims list 245/45R20; wide-body and Hellcat models use staggered setups that differ front to rear.