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Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Charger 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Dodge Charger: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

128Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
13Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System48 complaints

48 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V332000.

Unknown Or Other31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V496000.

Vehicle Structure20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train17 complaints

17 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V097000, 18V281000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V097000Reported February 14, 2017 - 69,298 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 69,298 vehicles across all affected models.

17V496000Reported August 8, 2017 - 1,207 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,207 vehicles across all affected models.

18V281000Reported May 1, 2018 - 13,928 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 13,928 vehicles across all affected models.

18V332000Reported May 17, 2018 - 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,815,661 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20179
201811
201910
202024
202127
202221
20239
20245
20259
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.