The Lemon Index2017 Dodge Challenger.
The 2017 Dodge Challenger is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 21 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 31, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 16 to 23 mpg combined. The best Dodge Challenger year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 49 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Challenger year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 11K to 45K miles on the car (22 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- electrical 2018
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
- engine 2017
The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.
- transmission & drivetrain 2017
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 194 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Electric Power Steering Gear For LA, LD and LX Models ONLY; Before this part is replaced for:…
- Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L engine; If replacing…
- Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–5000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
When driving my car says service electronic stability control then my power steering goes out making it very hard to drive it is unsafe please help
2017 Dodge Challenger owner · NHTSA complaint 11176201
More owner reports
Jumping radio and start to turn up the volume , turn on and off the seats heater , change srt presets etc
NHTSA complaint 11355159
Uconnect screen bubbled and the touch screen function causes it to do things randomly. This also affects the back up camera/viewing functionality..
NHTSA complaint 11351077
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 31; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Challenger year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2017 Dodge Challenger problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (43%), engine (14%) and transmission & drivetrain (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have?
3 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Dodge Challenger get?
16 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Dodge Challenger problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 11,500 and 45,200 miles. The middle report was at 32,000 miles, from 22 complaints.
Does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Dodge Challenger cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $5000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
What Dodge Challenger year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2020 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works