Extended warranty worthiness profile

2017 Dodge Charger

Broad repair planning ranges plus reported complaint, recall and manufacturer communication signals. Reports describe submitted cases and do not measure the probability of failure.

126complaint reports

4recall campaigns

222manufacturer communications

6leading reported components

Animated diagnostic view representing the 2017 Dodge Charger

Model-year reading

What the 2017 record can and cannot say

Owners submitted 126 complaints for the 2017 Dodge Charger in this database. That count lands 7 above the median year in this model file, without adjusting for sales or time on the road.

The leading tag is Electrical System, attached to 45 reports. Its 35.7% share points toward a contract section worth reading, not the next component destined to fail.

The largest applicable parts midpoint belongs to Engine replacement or major internal repair at $7,000. Coverage has value only if the administrator accepts both the component and the cause.

Vehicle configuration

2017 EPA specification range

The official dataset contains 8 matched configurations for this model year. The range reflects trim and drivetrain choices, not changes to the complaint count.

Vehicle classLarge car

Fuel choicesGasoline and Gasoline or E85

Drive layoutsAll-wheel drive and Rear-wheel drive

Engine range3.6 to 6.4 L; 6 to 8 cylinders

EPA efficiency16 to 23 mpg

Transmission typesAutomatic

EPA figures vary by configuration. Confirm the exact engine, drive layout and fuel system from the VIN or original window sticker. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, updated 2026-06-16.

Estimated repair bills

Major repair cost range

Parts and labor benchmarks combined with an independent-shop labor model for Dallas, TX. Published model estimates calibrate supported repairs; model-year configuration data removes incompatible scenarios.

Repair	System	Estimated range
Engine replacement or major internal repair	Engine	$5,860-$16,847
Transmission replacement	Transmission	$3,492-$11,122
Transfer case replacement	Driveline	$2,044-$8,129
Supercharger assembly replacement	Forced induction	$3,473-$3,955
Turbocharger replacement	Turbo and Supercharger	$1,520-$6,465
Head gasket replacement	Engine	$2,286-$3,619
Timing chain replacement	Engine	$1,895-$2,968
Catalytic converter replacement	Exhaust and emissions	$2,241-$2,517
Steering rack replacement	Steering	$2,164-$2,584
Strut and control arm repair	Suspension	$946-$4,495

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Other Dodge Charger model years

202325 reports · 2 recalls 202211 reports · 3 recalls 202132 reports · 2 recalls 202057 reports · 3 recalls 2019119 reports · 5 recalls 2018122 reports · 6 recalls 2017126 reports · 4 recalls 2016182 reports · 6 recalls 2015135 reports · 8 recalls

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