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2017 Dodge Charger
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
The Dodge Charger is a model of automobile marketed by Dodge in various forms over eight generations since 1966.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2017 Dodge Charger 4 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 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 19 | 30 | 23 | 389 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 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 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
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)
199 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 5 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 Charger?
EPA figures for the 2017 Dodge Charger 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 Charger?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Dodge Charger. 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 Charger?
Owners have filed 199 complaints with NHTSA for the 2017 Dodge Charger, most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2017 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA gave the 2017 Dodge Charger (2017 Dodge Charger 4 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.