2017 Dodge Challenger Problems & Owner Complaints

Electrical System 16

“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 communication becomes unusable. Additionally, at a random time, when the steering wheel communication button is pressed, the voice prompt announces "SIRI not connected". At that point, hands-free communication is not possible. It should be noted that SIRI is an Apple device feature. I have never used nor connected an Apple device to the system. The radio was dealership replaced in 2021…”
NHTSA complaint #11689737, 2025

“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, all of my settings. It is very much a safety concern!”
NHTSA complaint #11674937, 2024

“The LCD of the uconnect control panel has progressively continued to delaminated since about 12-18 months after purchasing. Recently it has become a driving hazard. It presses the screen at random, which has changed the engine performance mode while driving and engaged the manual transmission option while driving. It has made over 40+ phone calls in the past month and has dialed emergency sos services least once. I am now forced to repair the screen myself because no recall has been issued for defective LCD screens.”
NHTSA complaint #11574543, 2024

Unknown Or Other 16 1 crash

“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 BEGINS TO CHANGE GEARS WITH NO REASON AT ALL AT HIGH SPEEDS. ON 4-27-19 DON JACKSON CHRYSLER PERFORMED A…”
NHTSA complaint #11204671, 2019 · crash

“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, it did not. Next the repairs at a certified Dodge dealership cost me over $5,500. in damages to repair. This is a very known issue with Dodge SRT models. Furthermore, not even a month later the other fan seized and exploded apart, once again causing complete failure of my 1 month old radiator, causing another $5,000 in damages to repair. THIS is a very well known issue on f…”
NHTSA complaint #11676473, 2025

“My 2017 Dodge Challenger has an 8.4 UConnect touch screen that is experiencing the common delamination defect. There are no warning lights or codes, and my car has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance. It is currently available for inspection, but as it has escalated to a safety concern I do not know how long I can keep it in the car. The screen started delaminating 4 years ago, conveniently months after the car was no longer under the 3 year warranty. In 2020 the dealer charged me the $150 diagnostic fee, and then told me the only thing to do was spend another $1500…”
NHTSA complaint #11613482, 2024

Suspension 6 1 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“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*DT*DT*JB*DT*JB*JB*DT*JB*DT*DT*AS*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11337449, 2020 · crash · fire · 1 injury(ies)

“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 months after purchase, the steering column failed, leaving the vehicle unsafe to drive. The dealership confirmed the repair cost at $4,500 but refused assistance, and Stellantis has also declined support despite the fact that this is a critical safety component necessary to control the vehicle. This defect poses a significant risk of sudden steering loss while driving, endan…”
NHTSA complaint #11684151, 2025

“The front suspension has a problem and the engine oil cooler has a leak”
NHTSA complaint #11657907, 2025

Engine 5 1 fire

“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, OTTAWA, IL 61350 (815) 433-1666) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAULTY OIL COOLER LINES THAT NEEDED REPLACE…”
NHTSA complaint #11022865, 2017 · fire

“The front suspension has a problem and the engine oil cooler has a leak”
NHTSA complaint #11657907, 2025

“I took my car to the mechanic because the car was leaking radiator fluid. In testing the car he found that the head gasket had blown. He confirmed this with a hydrocarbon test. The car has 72,000 miles on it. I am the original owner. After saving the money to get the head gasket done. I was driving the car around when it began to to run poorly. At idle it was running very badly. I took it back to the mechanic to see what this issue was. After doing some testing they started to take the camshaft out of the car. It came out in 2 pieces. My car has the 3.6 in it. There is a class action lawsuit f…”
NHTSA complaint #11623878, 2024

Power Train 5 2 crash 1 injury

“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 TAKING CARE OF THIS ISSUE.*DT*DT*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR*DT*DT”
NHTSA complaint #11372675, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“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 BEGINS TO CHANGE GEARS WITH NO REASON AT ALL AT HIGH SPEEDS. ON 4-27-19 DON JACKSON CHRYSLER PERFORMED A…”
NHTSA complaint #11204671, 2019 · crash

“Driveshaft carrier bearing out at 28,000 miles of use. Common problem. Needs a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11608777, 2024

Steering 5

“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 months after purchase, the steering column failed, leaving the vehicle unsafe to drive. The dealership confirmed the repair cost at $4,500 but refused assistance, and Stellantis has also declined support despite the fact that this is a critical safety component necessary to control the vehicle. This defect poses a significant risk of sudden steering loss while driving, endan…”
NHTSA complaint #11684151, 2025

“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, all of my settings. It is very much a safety concern!”
NHTSA complaint #11674937, 2024

“Faulty electric rack and pinion have been such a huge problem. They are not only going bad after a few years, they are expensive to replace. And it’s common problem amongst dodge owners.”
NHTSA complaint #11470978, 2022

Air Bags 4 3 crash 4 injury

“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 taken and the vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated.…”
NHTSA complaint #11444613, 2021 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“Airbags did not deploying after passenger side impact”
NHTSA complaint #11639206, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11532511, 2023 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Vehicle Speed Control 3 1 crash

“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 BEGINS TO CHANGE GEARS WITH NO REASON AT ALL AT HIGH SPEEDS. ON 4-27-19 DON JACKSON CHRYSLER PERFORMED A…”
NHTSA complaint #11204671, 2019 · crash

“When stepping on the throttle to quickly merge into traffic it delays a few seconds and after removing foot off gas pedal it continues to accelerate and sticks for a few seconds. Which requires me to brake. This is Not SAFE!! The dealer has never heard of this problem but it is listed online as a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11455883, 2022

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11141355, 2018

Structure 2

“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 UNTIL IT RESETS ITSELF . BACK UP CAMERA TERRIBLE WHEN IN USE AT NIGHT SCREENS BLURRY AND BRIGHT RED FROM BACK UP OR BRAKE LIGHTS. BACK UP CAMERA STAYS ON AFTER VEHICLE IS PUT IN DRIVE. MANY BLIND SPOTS ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE.. PROBLEM WITH TRUNK JUST STARTED BUT I'VE ONLY…”
NHTSA complaint #11094071, 2018

“2017 CHALLENGER SCAT PACK 392: TRUNK DECK LID RENDERED INOPERABLE. UNABLE TO ACCESS TRUNK USING KEY FOB FUNCTION, INTERIOR PUSH-BUTTON FUNCTION OR EXTERIOR PUSH-BUTTON FUNCTION. TRUNK DECK LID WILL ONLY OPEN WHILE GAINING ACCESS THROUGH FOLD-DOWN REAR SEATS AND PULLING EMERGENCY LATCH CABLE. PROBLEM OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND STATIONARY.”
NHTSA complaint #11067329, 2018

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 1

“WHEN DRIVING MY CAR SAYS SERVICE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL THEN MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT MAKING IT VERY HARD TO DRIVE IT IS UNSAFE PLEASE HELP”
NHTSA complaint #11176201, 2019

Engine And Engine Cooling 1

“The contact's mother owns a 2017 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, she noticed an abnormal water odor inside the vehicle and the vehicle was overheating. The contact veered to the side of the road for a moment and then continued driving; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that she veered to the side of the road several times on her way to her residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the water pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the thermostat was replaced three times on three…”
NHTSA complaint #11520978, 2022

Forward Collision Avoidance 1 1 crash

“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 the check engine light comes on. I bring it to Auto Zone and get a reading of thermostat erratic. Brin…”
NHTSA complaint #11563730, 2023 · crash

Seat Belts 1

“Seat belt buckles have stop locking on drivers side and back seat belt after putting a carseat in the back. Front end driver side sounds like a crinkled noise and steering wheel feels like car wants to go a different direction then you actually turn.”
NHTSA complaint #11503066, 2023

Seats 1

“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 SAYING THAT IT IS A CHRYSLER WHEN IT IS A DODGE CHALLENGER”
NHTSA complaint #11353104, 2020

Service Brakes 1

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11141355, 2018

Visibility/Wiper 1

“UCONNECT SCREEN BUBBLED AND THE TOUCH SCREEN FUNCTION CAUSES IT TO DO THINGS RANDOMLY. THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE BACK UP CAMERA/VIEWING FUNCTIONALITY..”
NHTSA complaint #11351077, 2020

Wheels 1

“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 notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 57,469.”
NHTSA complaint #11443980, 2021