Model year 2017 · Midsize Cars

2017 Dodge Challenger: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Dodge Challenger at 16–23 mpg combined across 10 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 49 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

16–23

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Dodge dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Dodge Challenger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Dodge Challenger, newest first.

Electrical system: Software and 2 more components

NHTSA 18V332000 Reported May 17, 2018

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U49,U59-U65,U68,U73)
Components: Electrical system: Software; Vehicle speed control: Cruise control; Electrical system: Wiring
Units affected: 4,815,661 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Engine

NHTSA 17V496000 Reported Aug 8, 2017

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. T48)
Units affected: 1,207 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA 17V431000 Reported Jul 7, 2017

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. T41)
Units affected: 7,802 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Dodge Challenger fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Dodge Challenger EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Challenger	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/30/23 mpg	$2,900	389
Challenger	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	16/25/19 mpg	$4,000	466
Challenger	5.7L 8-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/23/18 mpg	$4,550	494
Challenger	6.4L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/25/18 mpg	$4,550	486
Challenger	6.4L 8-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/23/17 mpg	$4,850	523
Challenger GT	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/27/21 mpg	$3,200	415
Challenger SRT	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/22/16 mpg	$5,150	546
Challenger SRT	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/21/16 mpg	$5,150	567
Challenger SRT	6.4L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/25/18 mpg	$4,550	486
Challenger SRT	6.4L 8-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/23/17 mpg	$4,850	523

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Dodge Challenger crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Dodge Challenger NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.1%	Optional
2017 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.1%	Optional
2017 Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Dodge Challenger owner complaints

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Dodge Challenger, most recently on Sep 25, 2025. 7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Dodge Challenger complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	16
Unknown or other	16
Engine	5
Power train	5
Steering	5
Suspension	5
Air bags	4
Vehicle speed control	3
Structure: Body	2
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Dodge Challenger model years

Dodge Challenger by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2023 Challenger	13–23 mpg	2	43	5/5
2022 Challenger	15–23 mpg	2	9	5/5
2021 Challenger	15–23 mpg	2	19	5/5
2020 Challenger	15–23 mpg	1	20	5/5
2019 Challenger	16–23 mpg	3	59	5/5
2018 Challenger	16–23 mpg	3	75	5/5
2016 Challenger	16–23 mpg	1	78	5/5
2015 Challenger	16–23 mpg	5	127	5/5

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Other 2017 Dodge models

2017 Dodge Charger 2017 Dodge Durango 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan 2017 Dodge Journey 2017 Dodge Viper

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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