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2017 Dodge Charger engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 20 complaints for the 2017 Dodge Charger, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
20 10% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.

What owners wrote

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).

Reported at 44,000 miles, June 2021 Fire

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge became elevated and the engine overheated. The contact allowed the engine to cool down before adding coolant and then drove to her destination. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,208.

Reported at 103,208 miles, August 2023

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