10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,425 miles

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2017 Dodge Challenger engine problems

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2017 Dodge Challenger Owner Comments

problem #4

Oct 212024

Challenger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I took my car to the mechanic because the car was leaking radiator fluid. In testing the car he found that the head gasket had blown. He confirmed this with a hydrocarbon test. The car has 72,000 miles on it. I am the original owner. After saving the money to get the head gasket done. I was driving the car around when it began to to run poorly. At idle it was running very badly. I took it back to the mechanic to see what this issue was. After doing some testing they started to take the camshaft out of the car. It came out in 2 pieces. My car has the 3.6 in it. There is a class action lawsuit for this issue but because whatever part was linked to the lawsuit was not installed in my car I am not entitled to the fix. There are many more people with the same issue with the 3.6 liter Pentastar motor that I have had to go through after doing a bunch of research. This car is my dream car. I have taken excellent care of her. She has gotten oil changes religiously. I am at a complete loss as to how a camshaft can break. I have attached pictures of the camshaft and at the break you can see where there are defects in the metal causing it to break in two.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #3

Jun 282019

Challenger

  • 46,000 miles
The dashbord says that the transmission needs service. I put the car on park, it starts blinking saying car not on park and once I take my foot off the brake the engine turns off. Plus the switch stays on so I had to unhook the battery.

- Portlan, OR, USA

problem #2

May 132018

Challenger

  • 10,000 miles
Rear trunk will not open with key fob, rear trunk button or trunk button located inside the car only way trunk can be opened is with emergency pull down thru rear back seats. Also, computer apps on display screen constantly resetting itself, freezes up constantly and cannot turn down or off radio or any other features until it resets itself. Back up camera terrible when in use at night screens blurry and bright red from back up or brake lights. Back up camera stays on after vehicle is put in drive. Many blind spots on both sides of vehicle.. problem with trunk just started but I've only had the vehicle for about 6 months. Also 6 days after I bought the car had to be taken back to the dealer because of transfer case leaking oil. Transfer case replaced

- Diamond Bar, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 082017

Challenger

  • 1,700 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Challenger. While driving 55 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled off the roadway and turned off the engine as smoke engulfed the interior and exterior of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated and no fire. The contact opened the hood and noticed oil leaking underneath the vehicle and oil on both rear tires. The vehicle was taken to Sierra motors Inc-bill walsh auto group (510 E norris dr, ottawa, il 61350 (815) 433-1666) where it was diagnosed with faulty oil cooler lines that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they would repair the vehicle. The contact inquired about NHTSA campaign number: 17V496000 (engine and engine cooling) and was informed that the recall was set to begin on September 22, 2017. The affected vins were not released yet. The failure mileage was approximately 1,700.

- Van Orin, IL, USA

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