2017 Dodge Charger Srt
Common Problems
Ranked from 61 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Door panels separating from door frames
16complaintsMedium severityOtherDoor panels separate from the door frames, leading to potential loss of structural integrity and safety issues.
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Engine timing issues and misfires
6complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine timing is off, leading to misfires and rough idling, which can affect performance and fuel efficiency.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Uncontrollable seat warmers and climate control changes
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe seat warmers and climate control systems change settings without operator input, causing distraction and discomfort.
$150–$1,100est. hvac diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Random Acceleration and Deceleration
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionVehicle randomly accelerates and decelerates, posing a significant safety risk to the driver and passengers.
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Steering Becomes Hard to Operate
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering becomes hard to operate, increasing the risk of accidents due to sudden loss of control.
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Airbag and electronic stability control issues
3complaintsLow severityElectricalAirbags and electronic stability control systems malfunction, potentially compromising safety during an accident.
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Severe weather alerts on infotainment screen
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system displays irrelevant severe weather alerts that block the screen, distracting the driver.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Fuel system leaks and check engine light issues
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel leaks occur, causing the check engine light to illuminate, posing a fire hazard and affecting vehicle performance.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.