Model year record

2017 Dodge Charger

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 220 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V332000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,815,661
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-17
Owners notified
2018-06-04

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V281000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
13,928
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-01
Owners notified
2018-06-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V496000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,207
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-08
Owners notified
2017-10-03

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V097000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
69,298
Reported to NHTSA
2017-02-14
Owners notified
2017-04-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system4938,000 mi
Unknown or other3530,000 mi
Engine2266,000 mi
Power train2049,724 mi
Structure: body1635,000 mi
Steering838,000 mi
Exterior lighting768,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system625,000 mi
Air bags5100,000 mi
Service brakes538,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: door535,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)41,641 mi
Seats475,000 mi
Seat belts311,148 mi
Visibility/wiper344,100 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel268,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2145,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling244,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2
Lane departure: blind spot detection2
Wheels23,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1100,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1100,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1
Electrical system: software16,000 mi
Equipment143,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline138,214 mi
Lane departure: assist1
Latches/locks/linkages135,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch19,000 mi
Suspension134,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems13,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system174,000 mi
Wheels: rim13,000 mi

The 2016 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2018 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.