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The 2017 Dodge Charger is a large cars vehicle covered by 8 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 128 owner complaints and 4 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 3 report a crash and 3 report a fire; 2 complaints report injuries totalling 4 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Electrical System, named in 48 complaints (37.5% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2017 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★★ |
NHTSA also rated other 2017 Dodge Charger variants: 2017 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD — 5★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) that include the 2017 Dodge Charger. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 18V332000 — Electrical System:wiring 17/05/2018
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.
Consequence: 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 18V281000 — Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 01/05/2018
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 17V097000 — Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 14/02/2017
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 17V496000 — Engine and Engine Cooling:engine 08/08/2017
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.
Consequence: 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.
Owner Complaints (128)
Owners have filed 128 complaints about the 2017 Dodge Charger with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 48 | 37.5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 24.2% |
| Structure | 20 | 15.6% |
| Engine | 18 | 14.1% |
| Power Train | 17 | 13.3% |
| Steering | 8 | 6.2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 5.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 4.7% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3.9% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3.9% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3.1% |
| Seats | 3 | 2.3% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Electrical System, 48 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2021 with 27 filings. Owners filed 128 complaints in total across 10 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 3 and those involving a fire number 3; 2 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2017 Dodge Charger as a large cars vehicle and published ratings for 8 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 16–23 MPG; the median configuration returns 17 city / 26 highway / 20 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Midgrade Gasoline, Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 19 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
Showing the 5 most common configuration groups of 8 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2017 Dodge Charger have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 128 complaints for the 2017 Dodge Charger when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Electrical System with 48 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2017 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) covering the 2017 Dodge Charger in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 18V332000 for Electrical System:wiring.
What is the 2017 Dodge Charger's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2017 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 5 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2017 Dodge Charger get?
The EPA rated 8 configurations of the 2017 Dodge Charger. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 23 MPG, with a median of 20 MPG (median city 17, median highway 26).