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2017 Dodge Challenger

Gas
Midsize Cars
10 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
69 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA49
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg
20232022202120202019201820172016

The 2017 Dodge Challenger is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize car with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Challenger, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 49 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
ChallengerGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl193023$2,700
Challenger GTGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182721$2,950
ChallengerGasRWD5.7L 8-cyl162519$3,750
ChallengerGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl152518$4,300
ChallengerGasRWD5.7L 8-cyl152318$4,300
Challenger SRTGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl152518$4,300
ChallengerGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl142317$4,550
Challenger SRTGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl142317$4,550
Challenger SRTGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl132216$4,850
Challenger SRTGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl132116$4,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 38316, 38533, 38318, 38319, 38320, 38322, 38410, 38411, 38321, 38323.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Electrical System

U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
4,815,661 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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 depressRiskIf the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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 transmissi
NHTSA campaign 18V332000reported May 17, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Engine And Engine Cooling

T48
1,207 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskIf 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.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 17V496000reported Aug 8, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Power Train

T41
7,802 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission may not remain in the PARK position if that gear is selected, the engine is still running, and the driver exits the vehicle exited.RiskIf the vehicle is exited without the transmission remaining in the PARK position and without the parking brake set, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge. The recall began 28, 2017. Owners may the Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T41.
NHTSA campaign 17V431000reported Jul 7, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module — Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · action EA21002

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
49complaints filed

7 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 6 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2017: 1 · 2018: 4 · 2019: 6 · 2020: 10 · 2021: 5 · 2022: 5 · 2023: 6 · 2024: 5 · 2025: 7

Most-cited components

Unspecified16
Electrical System16
Suspension6
Engine5
Power Train5
Steering5

What owners describe

“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 …”Sep 25, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“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 dealersh…”Aug 31, 2025 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“My Service airbag system light keeps coming on and I have done everything to fix it but the light still comes on.”Jul 31, 2025 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Challenger model years

B

2023 Dodge Challenger

2 recalls · 41 complaints

B

2022 Dodge Challenger

2 recalls · 9 complaints

B

2021 Dodge Challenger

2 recalls · 19 complaints

A

2020 Dodge Challenger

1 recalls · 20 complaints

B

2019 Dodge Challenger

3 recalls · 58 complaints

C

2018 Dodge Challenger

3 recalls · 75 complaints

A

2016 Dodge Challenger

1 recalls · 78 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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