2017 Dodge Charger Problems & Owner Complaints

Electrical System 48 1 crash 1 fire

“ELECTRICAL FIRE: OPENED CAR TO GO TO WORK IN THE MORNING 10/17/18 AND FOUND THAT INSIDE MY CAR IT WAS COVERED IN SOOT. THEN NOTICED ARM REST CONSOLE WAS MELTED AND UNDERNEATH WAS MELTED DOWN; EXPOSING WIRES. ALSO UPPER LIGHT IN TOP, FRONT, CENTER WAS MELTED (FROM HEAT). CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVE WAY OF MY HOME. THANKFUL WINDOWS WERE UP SO NO OXYGEN COULD FUEL THE FIRE. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED MORE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY CAUGHT THE HOUSE ON FIRE WITH MY FAMILY INSIDE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DODGE WHERE THEY STATED AN INVESTIGATION HAS TO BE OCCUR BEFORE THEY WILL HELP US OR LOOK…”
NHTSA complaint #11141349, 2018 · fire

“ENGINE IS SHAKING EVEN AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE.”
NHTSA complaint #11407219, 2020 · crash

“Screen is pushing buttons and overall not working. Turns on heat on seats and will not let me turn them off burning my back with prolong heat. Will turn off my heater and change settings while driving. Has pushed the emergency call button. Changes stations constantly. Doesn’t not allow gos to be used. Tried calling customer services multiple times and it’s is a known issue with almost all and they will not do anything. They pick and choose who’s to fix. Waiting to get a call from dealership if they will inspect it, but dodge will not cover anything they stated. It started very small with just…”
NHTSA complaint #11697177, 2025

Unknown Or Other 30

“As I was accelerating out of a stop light on the morning of 7/24/2026, my check engine light came on seemingly out of nowhere. I was able to take the vehicle to an independent repair shop who identified the issue as the plastic oil cooler assembly on the vehicle being broken. My car's oil was completely empty and it would have been but minutes until the engine completely seized up. The oil had spilled into the motor and all other nearby parts of the engine. This puts my safety and others safety at risk because the car showed no other signs of an issue other than the light coming on. Had i not…”
NHTSA complaint #11752607, 2026

“The stereo is making random phone calls, adjusting heat/air, changing stations and pushing buttons all on its own. This is extremely dangerous and distracting while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11650496, 2024

“Both the front door interior panels are warped. I had to glue them because they pulled almost completely off the door.”
NHTSA complaint #11706968, 2022

Structure 20

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door panel was detaching. The contact stated that the infotainment system screen was delaminating, causing the screen touchpad to engage vehicle functions independently. Additionally, the contact stated that upon driving the vehicle out of the garage, the contact became aware that oil had leaked from the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the oil was leaking from the O-ring in the engine. The mechanic determined that the O-ring needed to…”
NHTSA complaint #11647617, 2024

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that three of the interior door panels had separated from the window. The driver’s side door was still intact. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the sun melting the seams. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not under warranty. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11550424, 2023

“Door panel is peeling off. It’s look like poor manufacturing quality.”
NHTSA complaint #11463438, 2021

Engine 18 1 crash

“ENGINE IS SHAKING EVEN AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE.”
NHTSA complaint #11407219, 2020 · crash

“As I was accelerating out of a stop light on the morning of 7/24/2026, my check engine light came on seemingly out of nowhere. I was able to take the vehicle to an independent repair shop who identified the issue as the plastic oil cooler assembly on the vehicle being broken. My car's oil was completely empty and it would have been but minutes until the engine completely seized up. The oil had spilled into the motor and all other nearby parts of the engine. This puts my safety and others safety at risk because the car showed no other signs of an issue other than the light coming on. Had i not…”
NHTSA complaint #11752607, 2026

“While driving on the highway with my 14-year-old child as a passenger, the vehicle began shaking/jerking and losing power. I activated hazard lights and exited; the car continued to struggle and is now parked due to safety concerns. O’Reilly scan P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire). This occurred 12,703 miles after a dealer-performed tune-up (spark plugs x6) at Cable Dahmer CDJR (Kansas City, MO). Same-day after that service I returned, reported drivability issues, and the dealer claimed ‘no problem.’ In Feb 2025 they recommended spark plugs again; in March 2025 management emailed that my ‘tune-up appe…”
NHTSA complaint #11696128, 2025

Power Train 17

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making a clunking sound. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear draft shaft center bearing was not moving freely as the front shaft. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and could not be repaired free of charge. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN should have been included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V281000 (Power Train); because of the similarities in the failure. The ma…”
NHTSA complaint #11750917, 2025

“While driving on the highway with my 14-year-old child as a passenger, the vehicle began shaking/jerking and losing power. I activated hazard lights and exited; the car continued to struggle and is now parked due to safety concerns. O’Reilly scan P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire). This occurred 12,703 miles after a dealer-performed tune-up (spark plugs x6) at Cable Dahmer CDJR (Kansas City, MO). Same-day after that service I returned, reported drivability issues, and the dealer claimed ‘no problem.’ In Feb 2025 they recommended spark plugs again; in March 2025 management emailed that my ‘tune-up appe…”
NHTSA complaint #11696128, 2025

““Following a $4,960 transmission repair at Cable Dahmer Chrysler Dodge (July 10,2024), my vehicle has experienced serious safety concerns: 1. Immediate transmission performance issues after dealer service 2. Vehicle now diagnosed with : Oil leaking over transmission bell housing Transmission slipping Improper shifting, especially in reverse Loose engine mount These issues create unsafe driving conditions as the vehicle: May not shift properly during critical driving situations Could potentially stall or lose power while driving Has compromised transmission function Shows signs of pote…”
NHTSA complaint #11642695, 2024

Steering 8

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers inadvertently increased speed and the cruise control accelerated the vehicle to over 100 MPH. The contact stated that the electronic braking system and power steering failed. The contact then pulled the neutral override feature to stop the vehicle. The contact then restarted the vehicle and proceeded to his destination. There were numerous unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to diagnose and determine the cause o…”
NHTSA complaint #11481818, 2022

“The steering on this vehicle randomly becomes hard to steer during driving. This is very dangerous and the problem should not be occurring in these vehicles so soon. It's electrical power steering, so it's not an easy fix and can really cause accidents with the way it comes and goes while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11477145, 2022

“vehicle sat idling for approximately 20 minutes and when starting to drive there was no assist to the power steering. Drove approximately 2 miles without power assist and turned off engine for 1 hour, restarted engine and power assist worked. Afraid to drive it and have power assist fail while driving”
NHTSA complaint #11470875, 2022

Exterior Lighting 7 1 crash 1 fire

“Burning fuses in fuse box under hood causing charing to the yellow mini fuses and making the headlight go out. There's one seperate fuse for the right headlight and one seperate fuse for the left headlight. There are youtube videos on it also. When you try to contact Dodge about it they brush you off and then send you a survey form by email asking you how was ypur service experience. When you tell them you were never contacted in the survey, they send you another survey. That's an insult.”
NHTSA complaint #11462864, 2022

“Head lights flicker on and off while driving at night, also cruise control flickers on and off and sometimes needs to be shut off manually. Also Dash lights and fan and radio Flickers on and off!”
NHTSA complaint #11429095, 2021

“TOUCHSCREEN RADIO IS DELAMINATING. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS CONTROLLED BY THE RADIO. THE DELAMINATION CAUSES 'GHOST' TOUCHES ON THE RADIO. THIS CAUSES THE RADIO TO MAKE PHONE CALLS, TURN ON/OFF EQUIPMENT, BLARE MUSIC...ETC. IT'S EXTREMELY DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER. AND YOU CANNOT TURN IT OFF. YOU ARE STUCK WITH THIS MALFUNCTION. THIS HAPPENS AT ANYTIME THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. WHEN PARKED OR IN GEAR.”
NHTSA complaint #11406275, 2021

Fuel/Propulsion System 6 3 injury

“SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED A NEW VEHICLE I NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL OUTSIDE AND INSIDE MY CAR AND WHEN THE AIR WAS ON THE SMELL WAS COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. I BROUGHT IT IN THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SMELLED THE GAS OUTSIDE THE CAR. THEY PULLED UP MY BACKSEATS AND THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF GAS THAT LEAKED FROM THE FUEL PUMP. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND A FEW DAYS AFTER GETTING MY CAR BACK WHEN I FILLED UP MY TANK AGAIN THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND THIS TIME IT WAS LEAKING GAS FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR. AFTER THAT 2ND REPAIR I GOT MY CAR BACK AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER AFTER I FILLED UP MY T…”
NHTSA complaint #11046924, 2017 · 3 injury(ies)

“While coming around a 35mph turn my car shut its self off. Normally it would say please put car in park but it shut off and had to panic and pull hard to make it around the turn. Put car in park then I was able to restart the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11625479, 2024

“ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL APPEARS TO BE SENDING ERROR CODES TO A HUM. THE CAR IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL TO ACCELERATE ON THE HIGHWAY.”
NHTSA complaint #11372669, 2020

Air Bags 5 2 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“I WAS ABOUT TWO CAR LENGTHS BEHIND AN 18 WHEELER ON HWY 231 SOUTH BOUND IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA. I WENT TO GET OVER TO THE LEFT TO PASS, WHEN MY VEHICLE STARTED TO HYDROPLANE AND SWAY SIDE TO SIDE. MY FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE IMPACTED THE BACK RIGHT CORNER OF THE 18 WHEELER. MY VEHICLE THEN FLIPPED ON ITS SIDE, THEN UPSIDE DOWN. MY SIDE AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY, BUT MY STEERING WHEEL NOR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE 18 WHEELER DID NOT STOP, MAYBE IT DID NOT FEEL THE IMPACT. IT WAS A WET AND STORMY MORNING ON 2/24/20, @ APPROXIMATELY 5:25-5:27 A.M.. THE REASON THAT I DID NOT PASS THE 18…”
NHTSA complaint #11312248, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“My airbag light came on my 2017 charger and I took it to the dealership. The dealership informed me that the seatbelt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The issue posses as a safety risk due to this device pulls a seat belt tight if there is a sudden movement or stop. A seat belt tensioner main factor increases the passenger protection afforded by the safety belts in the case of an accident. I called my extended warranty company and they informed me that they do not cover safety vehicle issues. (I have the preferred policy). I then called Dodge Manufacture warranty and stated the concern I h…”
NHTSA complaint #11457834, 2022

“The driver side door panel is warped, which I'm afraid will cause the air bag to malfunction. The interior has also warped around the the shifter panel and around the sides.”
NHTSA complaint #11509435, 2020

Service Brakes 5

“[XXX] [XXX] ] Urgent Safety Concerns with 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona - Complaint [XXX] Hello Dodge Corporate, I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction and deep concern regarding the safety issues I have encountered with my 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona, which I purchased as a brand-new vehicle from Fremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. I am reaching out to you as the first owner of this vehicle with genuine worries about its safety features and functionality. Recently, I experienced a terrifying situation while driving my Dodge Charger on the highway. At a speed of 75 mph, the vehicle un…”
NHTSA complaint #11582008, 2024

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers inadvertently increased speed and the cruise control accelerated the vehicle to over 100 MPH. The contact stated that the electronic braking system and power steering failed. The contact then pulled the neutral override feature to stop the vehicle. The contact then restarted the vehicle and proceeded to his destination. There were numerous unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to diagnose and determine the cause o…”
NHTSA complaint #11481818, 2022

“THE BULLETIN ON MOPAR WEBSITE IS IN REGARDS TO ELECTRICAL PANEL. NOT ONCE WAS THERE A RECALL. STARTING ON 1/23/19 MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED ON HIM AND HE COULDN'T MOVE THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON. WE TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP THEY SAID OH IT'S THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY MODULE BUT YOU'RE PAST MILEAGE FOR COVERAGE. SO I CALL MOPAR THEY GET ANOTHER DEALERSHIP ON THE LINE WE SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. TODAY 1/24/19 MY HUSBAND IS DRIVING TO CLASS IN MORNING TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF ALL CAPABILITY'S TO STEER BRAKE DO ANYTHING. THE VEHICLE LUCKILY CAME…”
NHTSA complaint #11171802, 2019

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 4

“ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL APPEARS TO BE SENDING ERROR CODES TO A HUM. THE CAR IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL TO ACCELERATE ON THE HIGHWAY.”
NHTSA complaint #11372669, 2020

“MY SCREEN GOES OFF AND ON AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON.”
NHTSA complaint #11364273, 2020

“NEWLY PURCHASED STOCK VEHICLE WITH 1641 MILES WITH VERY LIGHT USE. DRIVING LOW SPEED IN STREET TRAFFIC THE MODULES WENT OFFLINE OCTOBER 20, 2017 CAUSING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO SHOW BRAKE, CHECK ENGINE, LANE SENSE WARNINGS. REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED AND REPROGRAMMED THE MODULES. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED AND WITHIN 24 HOURS A SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHERE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHOWED BRAKE, CHECK ENGINE, SERVICE SHIFTER, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNINGS. STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND ITS TRANSMISSION JAMMED IN REVERSE WHILE PARKING. VEHICLE COULD NOT…”
NHTSA complaint #11040071, 2017

Seat Belts 3

“My airbag light came on my 2017 charger and I took it to the dealership. The dealership informed me that the seatbelt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The issue posses as a safety risk due to this device pulls a seat belt tight if there is a sudden movement or stop. A seat belt tensioner main factor increases the passenger protection afforded by the safety belts in the case of an accident. I called my extended warranty company and they informed me that they do not cover safety vehicle issues. (I have the preferred policy). I then called Dodge Manufacture warranty and stated the concern I h…”
NHTSA complaint #11457834, 2022

“THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BECAME LOCKED OUT WHILE UNBUCKLED DURING A STOP AT A RESTAURANT. WE RETURNED TO THE CAR TO FIND IT WOULDN'T RELEASE SO WE COULD BUCKLE UP TO CONTINUE OUR JOURNEY. WE TRIED LOOSENING THE SMALL PART THAT WAS ON A BOOSTER SEAT AND IT RETRACTED BUT STILL REFUSED TO RELEASE. THE SEAT BELT IS UNUSABLE AT THE MOMENT. WILL VISIT A DEALER.”
NHTSA complaint #11153366, 2018

“I WAS SPEEDING ABOUT 80MPH AND HIT THE BREAKS AND MY SEAT BELT LOCKED WHEN I STOPPED AND IT NEVER UNLOCK I HAD TO GET EMERGENCY TO COME AND CUT OFF MY SEAT BELT AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP”
NHTSA complaint #11078491, 2018

Visibility/Wiper 3

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers inadvertently increased speed and the cruise control accelerated the vehicle to over 100 MPH. The contact stated that the electronic braking system and power steering failed. The contact then pulled the neutral override feature to stop the vehicle. The contact then restarted the vehicle and proceeded to his destination. There were numerous unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to diagnose and determine the cause o…”
NHTSA complaint #11481818, 2022

“SEEMS HEAT ELEMENT CREATED A BURN AND REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED IN GARAGE FOR OVER 8 HOURS WHEN WE HEARD A POP LIKE A GUN THE WINDOW CRACKED FOR SOME TIME AND YOU HEARD GLASS CHATTERING CAR WAS NEVER ENTERED OR STARTED AFTER BEING PULLED IN FROM WORK THAT DAY.”
NHTSA complaint #11165165, 2019

“REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD”
NHTSA complaint #11142292, 2018

Back Over Prevention 2

“The fuse box and screen inside car is going haywire causing the headlight to go out while driving, causing the screen to blink on and off while driving constantly dialing 911, not letting you use your navigation or being able to use the back up camera. I almost got into a wreck with my newborn due to this issue!!! You can’t even use some of the safety features due to this issue. When driving at night the screen going on and off , dim to bright causes trouble seeing at night..you can’t turn the screen off because it’ll just turn right back on. I’ve seen your company has gotten multiple reports…”
NHTSA complaint #11441461, 2021

“Delamination of the cars uconnect screen makes viewing the cars reverse camera nearly impossible causing a safety issue while reversing i cant see if there is a kid or incoming traffic that i may be backing into this is a Comon issue that the dealer won’t replace once the car is out of warranty the vehicle hasn’t been inspected but the dealer has said that this is a Comon issue”
NHTSA complaint #11421427, 2021

Engine And Engine Cooling 2 1 fire

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, there was smoke and oil coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a nearby local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine oil cooler hose had failed and needed to be replaced. The hose was replaced, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V496000 (Engine). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dea…”
NHTSA complaint #11427745, 2021 · fire

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the warning "Engine Oil Pressure" displayed. Upon inspection, it was discovered that engine oil had leaked from the engine and while attempting to add oil to the engine the oil immediately leaked out. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine oil cooler hose had failed, and the hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the…”
NHTSA complaint #11555973, 2023

Lane Departure 2 1 crash 1 fire

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? •The ABS and traction control systems have shown warning lights. The vehicle has experienced multiple issues including a BUS power system failure, faulty wiring under the middle console, and problems with the shifter. Additionally, there have been issues with overheating and red fluid leakage, brake system shaking, radio screen delamination, and loose interior panels. 2.How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? •The car has experienced significant wobbling, shaking while braking, a…”
NHTSA complaint #11679628, 2023

Latches/Locks/Linkages 2

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the interior door panels had separated from the door frame causing the locking mechanisms to malfunction and the doors would not remain secured. The failure was present on all four doors. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11427106, 2021

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AN ABNORMAL WINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HOOD LATCH WAS CORRODED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11114154, 2018

Seats 2

“2017 Charger UConnect system going crazy due to delamination problem causing driver to take attention from the road. Dodge knows of this issue but has not issued a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11464664, 2022

“WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ONLY TOUCHING THE STEERING WHEEL (AT 70 MPH), THE RADIO CHANGES STATIONS, BEEPS CONSTANTLY, & THE SEAT WARMERS ARE TURNED OFF IN THE CONTROL CENTER. NOBODY TOUCHED ANYTHING. THE CONTROL CENTER WON'T QUIT BEEPING AS IF SOMEONE IS CHANGING THE RADIO STATION.”
NHTSA complaint #11387160, 2020

Wheels 2

“I DISCOVERED A BREAK IN ONE OF THE PLASTIC ' WHEEL SKINS' ON MY CAR. I INQUIRED ABOUT REPLACING THE WHEEL SKIN AND DISCOVERED I CAN'T REPLACE IT AND INSTEAD I WOULD NEED TO BY A NEW RIM INSTEAD. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY RIM SO NO NEED TO REPLACE IT. MY COMPLAINT IS WE ARE MADE TO BUY NEW RIMS WHEN THESE PLASTIC WHEEL SKINS BREAK DOWN EVEN THOUGH OUR RIMS ARE I PERFECTLY GOOD CONDITION.”
NHTSA complaint #11218390, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING FAILURE WITH THE FACTORY OEM RIMS, WHICH WERE INTERNALLY AFFECTING THE STEMS OF THE TIRES WITH THE PRESENCE OF A CRACK. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE RIMS WERE CRACKED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATOR FLASHED. THE CONTACT ADDED AIR TO BOTH TIRES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER (BERGLUND CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM, 2525 FRANKLIN RD SW, ROANOKE, VA 24014, (540) 345-9881) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE MORE THAN TWICE, BUT FAILED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. IN ADDITION, T…”
NHTSA complaint #11122806, 2018

Equipment 1

“I PURCHASED MY CAR BRAND NEW IN 2017, A MONTH AGO I NOTICED WHAT LOOKED LIKE A WATERMARK IN THE SCREEN OF MY RADIO, IT IS STRETCHING ACROSS THE SCREEN. I USE THIS TO MAKE PHONE CALLS SINCE WE ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO USE OUR CELL PHONES. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT THE 2017 DODGE CHARGER HAS BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE AND THAT IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND SINCE THEY ARE AWARE OF THE DEFECT THEY SHOULD FIX IT AT NO CHARGE. THEY CAN'T JUST REPLACE THE SCREEN THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE RADIO AND IT IS ALMOST 2,000$. WHEN I CALLED THE DODGE REPAIR SHOP WHERE I LIVE THEY SAID…”
NHTSA complaint #11327991, 2020

Forward Collision Avoidance 1

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? •The ABS and traction control systems have shown warning lights. The vehicle has experienced multiple issues including a BUS power system failure, faulty wiring under the middle console, and problems with the shifter. Additionally, there have been issues with overheating and red fluid leakage, brake system shaking, radio screen delamination, and loose interior panels. 2.How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? •The car has experienced significant wobbling, shaking while braking, a…”
NHTSA complaint #11679628, 2023

Fuel System 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE WALK AROUND THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS POURING OUT FROM THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ARRIGO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM MARGATE (2250 FL-7, MARGATE, FL 33063) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,214.”
NHTSA complaint #11390700, 2021

Suspension 1

“THE UCONNECT 8.4 INCH SCREEN USED IN A WIDE VARIETY OF DODGE VEHICLES IS HAVING WIDESPREAD PROBLEMS WITH DELAMINATION. MY VEHICLE HAS RECENTLY SEEN BEHAVIOR MOVE FROM COSMETIC TO DANGEROUS FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR CHANGES. THE DELAMINATION EVENTUALLY WILL CAUSE "GHOST" OR "PHANTOM" TOUCHES ON THE SCREEN THAT OCCUR WITHOUT ANY ACTUAL USER INPUT. THIS SCREEN CAN ADJUST DRIVE MODES AND SETTINGS THAT IMPACT VEHICLE HANDLING AND POWER DELIVERY. AT WORST, THE CHANGE IN VEHICLE SETTINGS VIA GHOST TOUCHES ON THIS SCREEN COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED CHANGES IN HANDLING DYNAMICS AND POWER DELIVERY WHICH MAY RESULT…”
NHTSA complaint #11413976, 2021

Tires 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING FAILURE WITH THE FACTORY OEM RIMS, WHICH WERE INTERNALLY AFFECTING THE STEMS OF THE TIRES WITH THE PRESENCE OF A CRACK. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE RIMS WERE CRACKED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATOR FLASHED. THE CONTACT ADDED AIR TO BOTH TIRES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER (BERGLUND CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM, 2525 FRANKLIN RD SW, ROANOKE, VA 24014, (540) 345-9881) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE MORE THAN TWICE, BUT FAILED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. IN ADDITION, T…”
NHTSA complaint #11122806, 2018

Vehicle Speed Control 1

“Head lights flicker on and off while driving at night, also cruise control flickers on and off and sometimes needs to be shut off manually. Also Dash lights and fan and radio Flickers on and off!”
NHTSA complaint #11429095, 2021

Visibility 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING DURING NIGHT TIME AND ATTEMPTING TO USE THE DEFROSTER, ONLY COLD AIR CAME FROM THE SYSTEM CAUSING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO BECOME FOGGY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROADWAY CLEARLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED AFTER USING THE REAR BACKUP CAMERA, THE SYSTEM HAD A GLITCH CAUSING THE IMAGE TO FREEZE AND REMAIN ON THE SCREEN. THE CONTACT CALLED HARTSVILLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (900 E BOBO NEWSOM HWY, HARTSVILLE, SC 29550, (843) 309-9892) AND MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED NOR RE…”
NHTSA complaint #11394619, 2020