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2017 Dodge Charger recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 128
Latest campaign: May 17, 2018

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	May 1, 2018	18V281000 17V097000
Electrical system	1	May 17, 2018	18V332000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Aug 8, 2017	17V496000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 17, 2018Latest campaign


May 17, 201818V332000	Electrical system: wiring If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V332000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
May 1, 201818V281000	Power train: driveline driveshaft If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V281000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle. Risk If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37. Campaign NHTSA 18V281000 · May 1, 2018
Aug 8, 201717V496000	Engine and engine cooling: engine If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V496000 What's wrong 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. Risk If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire. 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V496000 · Aug 8, 2017
Feb 14, 201717V097000	Power train: axle assembly axle shaft A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V097000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power. Risk A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03. Campaign NHTSA 17V097000 · Feb 14, 2017

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component128

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128Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	48	38	1	1	0
Unknown or other	31	24	0	0	0
Structure	20	16	0	0	0
Engine	18	14	1	0	0
Power train	17	13	0	0	0
Steering	8	6	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	7	5	1	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	6	5	0	0	3
Service brakes	5	4	0	0	0
Air bags	5	4	2	1	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	3	0	0	0
Seats	3	2	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	2	0	0	0
Lane departure	2	2	1	1	0

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Charger, Charger SRT.

Latest reports

Seats
“Door trim panels are separated from the frame, I called the dealer and was told that I need to pay for this items, I see online this is a common issued with this vehicle.”
Filed 08/13/2026 · ODI 11756729
Unknown or other
“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.”
Filed 07/24/2026 · ODI 11752607
Power train
“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making a clunking sound.”
Filed 07/16/2026 · ODI 11750917

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2017 Dodge Charger recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Charger have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Dodge Charger. The most recent, 18V332000 (reported May 17, 2018), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Dodge Charger recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Dodge Charger?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 48 complaints out of 128 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Dodge Charger?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.

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