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2017 Dodge Challenger
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2017 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 | 389 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 | 466 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 | 486 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 | 523 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission may not remain in the PARK position if that gear is selected, the engine is still running, and the driver exits the vehicle exited.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jee
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
70 complaints filed by owners for this model year (9 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2017 Dodge Challenger?
EPA figures for the 2017 Dodge Challenger reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2017 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Dodge Challenger. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2017 Dodge Challenger?
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA for the 2017 Dodge Challenger, most often about: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Suspension. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2017 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA gave the 2017 Dodge Challenger (2017 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.