Component Record

Dodge Charger 2017 Power Train Problems

17 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2017 Dodge Charger - 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage17 complaints

17 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V097000Reported February 14, 2017 - 69,298 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 69,298 vehicles across all affected models.

18V281000Reported May 1, 2018 - 13,928 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 13,928 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System48 Unknown Or Other31 Engine20 Vehicle Structure20 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems10 Steering8

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.