2017 Dodge Charger: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints for the 2017 Dodge Charger that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11697177 (filed 11/03/2025): “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 use…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11696128 (filed 10/28/2025): “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 mile…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11687850 (filed 09/17/2025): “Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2017 dodge charger. the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 90,000. it was later discovered that the mileage was 145,000.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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