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2017 Dodge Challenger problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2017 Dodge Challenger. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 25% of relevant complaints.
Better than 79% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 5 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 22%).
Does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 11 of 44 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Dodge Challenger concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (25%). For comparison, the 2016 scores 45% and the 2018 scores 20%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2017 compares with other Dodge Challenger years
Of the 11 Dodge Challenger years with enough complaints to score, the 2017 is the 4th-best on engine and transmission share (25%). The worst is the 2010 (63%), the best the 2023 (12%). By volume, the 2017 drew 49 complaints (11 drivetrain), against 78 for the 2016 and 75 for the 2018.
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The rest of the picture on the 2017 Dodge Challenger
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 11 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2017 Dodge Challenger engine and transmission recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2017 Dodge Challenger involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 3 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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.
Fix: 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…
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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…
1 other recall on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model; one of NHTSA's listings did not answer when this page was built, so the list may be incomplete. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 11 of 44 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Dodge Challenger concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (25%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Dodge Challenger?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2017 Dodge Challenger is electrical system: 16 of 49 complaints (33%) name it, followed by suspension (6) and steering (5). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 25% of the relevant total.
Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger reliable?
On the engine and transmission, nothing stands out: 25% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain, below the 33% line where we call a signal elevated. That is better than 79% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 11 Dodge Challenger years we score, it ranks 4th-best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2017 Dodge Challenger?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2017 Dodge Challenger involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 3 in total: 17V496000 (engine and engine cooling: engine), 17V431000 (power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Dodge Challenger years are better?
Among the Dodge Challenger years we track, the 2023 (12%), the 2018 (20%) and the 2012 (22%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2017 (25%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/dodge-challenger
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