Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT, and it carries no recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 7 | 16% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 16% |
| Air bags | 4 | 9% |
| Power train | 4 | 9% |
| Engine | 3 | 7% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 7% |
| Steering | 2 | 4% |
| Steering | 1 | 2% |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
My Service airbag system light keeps coming on and I have done everything to fix it but the light still comes on.
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
2017 Dodge Challenger 392. my radiator fan motor seized, causing the fan blades to explode sending plastic pieces into the radiator and other fuel lines. The fuel lines were my biggest concern because of fire. however,
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
8.4" touchscreen delaminating, causing ghost touches, which is changing my steering , timing, wipers, headlights, and suspension. The radio is going through stations, inputs, i can not use my android auto or use gps, all
NHTSA complaint: Steering
The front suspension has a problem and the engine oil cooler has a leak
NHTSA complaint: Suspension
I took my car to the mechanic because the car was leaking radiator fluid. In testing the car he found that the head gasket had blown. He confirmed this with a hydrocarbon test. The car has 72,000 miles on it. I am the or
NHTSA complaint: Engine
Driveshaft carrier bearing out at 28,000 miles of use. Common problem. Needs a recall.
NHTSA complaint: Power train
2017 Dodge Challenger GT, very well maintained. About two months ago, I would hear chimes but no messages popping up. A few days after this started happening, I am driving on the parkway and then ACC MODE flashed on the
NHTSA complaint: Forward collision avoidance
They preyed on me, they overcharged me for the car in the 1st place, they lied to me and tried to cleverly extort me while victimizing me with their Predatory Lending. And in the midst of that, they broke several laws.
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
| Reliability raw | 75 | good |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 73 | good |
| Maintenance | 72 | good |
| Depreciation | 89 | excellent |
| Performance | 76 | good |
| Efficiency | 29 | below average |
Percentile ranks against other midsize & large cars in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and unknown or other is the most reported area with 7 of them (16%). No recalls are on record for it.
AVOIR scores its reliability 75/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 73/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2017 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 72/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.