2017 Dodge Charger engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Dodge Charger — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As I was accelerating out of a stop light on the morning of 7/24/2026, my check engine light came on seemingly out of nowhere. I was able to take the vehicle to an independent repair shop who identified the issue as the plastic oil cooler assembly on the vehicle being broken. My car's oil was…”
filed Jul 24, 2026
“While driving on the highway with my 14-year-old child as a passenger, the vehicle began shaking/jerking and losing power. I activated hazard lights and exited; the car continued to struggle and is now parked due to safety concerns. O’Reilly scan P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire). This occurred 12,703…”
filed Oct 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oilCampaign 17V496000 · Aug 8, 2017
Engine problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 5 | 19% |
| 2021 Charger | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 Charger | 6 | 11% |
| 2019 Charger | 10 | 8% |
| 2018 Charger | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 Charger | 23 | 17% |
| 2014 Charger | 61 | 18% |
| 2013 Charger | 50 | 14% |
| 2012 Charger | 94 | 15% |
| 2011 Charger | 77 | 11% |
| 2010 Charger | 48 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Dodge Charger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.