2017 Dodge Charger Engine Problems
6 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Engine Recalls (1)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Fix: 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.
Owner Complaints (6)
Your 2017 Dodge Charger displayed an "Engine Oil Pressure" warning light while driving. You discovered that engine oil was leaking from the engine and wouldn't stay in when you tried to add more. The dealer found that the engine oil cooler hose had failed and needed replacement. This same issue is covered under a manufacturer recall, but your vehicle's VIN was not included in the recall campaign.
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Your engine overheated while driving, causing the temperature gauge to spike. You let the engine cool down, added coolant, and were able to drive to your destination. An independent mechanic diagnosed the problem but didn't repair it. The issue occurred at around 103,208 miles. A mechanic will need to identify the cause of the overheating—which could be a failing thermostat, water pump, radiator issue, or coolant leak—and repair or replace the faulty component.
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Your 2017 Hellcat Charger experienced rapid engine oil loss due to failed oil cooling hoses—the same problem that triggered a recall for certain 2017 Hellcat models. However, your vehicle wasn't included in that recall, so the dealer is refusing to repair it at no cost. You believe the manufacturer should cover the repair since it's the same defect they recalled in other identical vehicles.
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The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, there was smoke and oil coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a nearby local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine oil cooler hose had failed and needed to be replaced. The hose was replaced, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V496000 (Engine). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 44,000.
ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, THEY DISAGNOSE THIS AS A FAILED CYLINDER HEAD.
I HAVE A DODGE CHARGER WITH A 5.7 ENGINE AND AFTER IT SETS FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN I START IT THE ENGINE PECKS FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES THEN STOPS IT STARTED DOING THIS AROUND 19,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE, IT NOW HAS 22,000 MILES ON IT!