THE RADIO CONTINUES TO BEEP & CHANGE STATIONS WHILE NOBODY IS TOUCHING ANYTHING. THE HEATED SEAT TURNS ITSELF OFF & THE PASSENGER SIDE TEMPERATURE RANDOMLY CHANGES ITSELF WHILE NO ONE HAS TOUCHED ANYTHING ALL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT OCCURS ON CITY STREETS AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ALSO.
2017 dodge Charger electrical problems
severe 39 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
39
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
The radio/head unit is pressing buttons all by itself. Will call 911, change settings, delete saved information, set random naviGation to the gps, changes a/c and heat settings, turns on different accessories without ever touching the screen. This is very dangerous.
The fuse box and screen inside car is going haywire causing the headlight to go out while driving, causing the screen to blink on and off while driving constantly dialing 911, not letting you use your navigation or being able to use the back up camera. I almost got into a wreck with my newborn due to this issue!!! You can’t even use some of the safety features due to this issue. When driving at ni…
While coming around a 35mph turn my car shut its self off. Normally it would say please put car in park but it shut off and had to panic and pull hard to make it around the turn. Put car in park then I was able to restart the car.
Electrical all lights on dashboard radio all went blank, blacked out as if the vehicle was turned off while driving and fully functioning.
Screen is pushing buttons and overall not working. Turns on heat on seats and will not let me turn them off burning my back with prolong heat. Will turn off my heater and change settings while driving. Has pushed the emergency call button. Changes stations constantly. Doesn’t not allow gos to be used. Tried calling customer services multiple times and it’s is a known issue with almost all and they…
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL APPEARS TO BE SENDING ERROR CODES TO A HUM. THE CAR IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL TO ACCELERATE ON THE HIGHWAY.
THIS CAR DEFINITELY HAS A WIRING ISSUE. SOMETIMES THE CAR WON'T START. IT IS NOT THE BATTERY & IT IS NOT THE STARTER. OCCASIONALLY THE RADIO WON'T WORK. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, IT LOSES ALL POWER. SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS JUST GO OUT. NOBODY CAN SEEM TO FIND THE ISSUE.
NEWLY PURCHASED STOCK VEHICLE WITH 1641 MILES WITH VERY LIGHT USE. DRIVING LOW SPEED IN STREET TRAFFIC THE MODULES WENT OFFLINE OCTOBER 20, 2017 CAUSING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO SHOW BRAKE, CHECK ENGINE, LANE SENSE WARNINGS. REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED AND REPROGRAMMED THE MODULES. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED AND WITHIN 24 HOURS A SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE …
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2017 dodge Charger?
It's a meaningful issue. 39 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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