Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit.
Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Dodge Charger 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 14% |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 14% |
| Structure | 17 | 14% |
| Power train | 9 | 7% |
| Engine | 4 | 3% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2% |
| Power train | 2 | 2% |
| Power train | 2 | 2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
Screen is pushing buttons and overall not working. Turns on heat on seats and will not let me turn them off burning my back with prolong heat. Will turn off my heater and change settings while driving. Has pushed the eme
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
The stereo is making random phone calls, adjusting heat/air, changing stations and pushing buttons all on its own. This is extremely dangerous and distracting while driving.
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the instrument cluster independently changed
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door panel was detaching. The contact stated that the infotainment system screen was delaminating, causing the screen touchpad to
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
“Following a $4,960 transmission repair at Cable Dahmer Chrysler Dodge (July 10,2024), my vehicle has experienced serious safety concerns: 1. Immediate transmission performance issues after dealer service 2. Vehicle no
NHTSA complaint: Power train
While coming around a 35mph turn my car shut its self off. Normally it would say please put car in park but it shut off and had to panic and pull hard to make it around the turn. Put car in park then I was able to restar
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
That the interior door panels had separated from the door frame causing the locking mechanisms to malfunction and the doors would not remain secured. The failure was present on the drive and passenger front door at this
NHTSA complaint: Structure
Dodge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. The recall number is 18V281000 Dodge’s number for this recall is U37
NHTSA complaint: Power train
| Reliability raw | 71 | good |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 71 | good |
| Maintenance | 72 | good |
| Depreciation | 64 | average |
| Performance | 77 | good |
| Efficiency | 32 | below average |
Percentile ranks against other midsize & large cars in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and electrical system is the most reported area with 17 of them (14%). No recalls are on record for it.
AVOIR scores its reliability 71/100 (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 71/100, 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: be careful, because the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit. Its overall ownership score is 67/100. 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.