2017 Dodge Charger power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Dodge Charger — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making a clunking sound. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear draft shaft center bearing was not moving freely as the front shaft…”
filed Jul 16, 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
- Front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from…Campaign 18V281000 · May 1, 2018
- Front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect…Campaign 17V097000 · Feb 14, 2017
Related service bulletins
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
Power Train problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 9 | 35% |
| 2021 Charger | 5 | 16% |
| 2019 Charger | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Charger | 10 | 8% |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 Charger | 32 | 24% |
| 2014 Charger | 60 | 17% |
| 2013 Charger | 48 | 13% |
| 2012 Charger | 65 | 10% |
| 2011 Charger | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 Charger | 19 | 8% |
| 2009 Charger | 6 | 3% |
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.