The 2017 Dodge Challenger has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,824,670 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
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…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING17V4960002017-08-081,207 affected
Defect
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.
POWER TRAIN17V4310002017-07-077,802 affected
Defect
Chrysler (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.
Consequence
If 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.
Remedy
Chrysler 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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
16
1crashes
ENGINE
5
1fires
POWER TRAIN
5
2crashes1injuries
STEERING
5
SUSPENSION
5
AIR BAGS
4
3crashes4injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
Total complaints70
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“My service airbag system light keeps coming on and I have done everything to fix it but the light still comes on.”
“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…”
“The front suspension has a problem and the engine oil cooler has a leak”
“The front suspension has a problem and the engine oil cooler has a leak”
“Airbags did not deploying after passenger side impact”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Dodge Challenger as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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