2017 Dodge Charger maintenance schedule

The 2017 Charger is part of the LD generation (2011-2023), sold as a sedan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2017 Charger needs, and when

10 of these 11 items come from Dodge's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Dodge's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Or dictated by Oil Life Monitor

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter

Replace filter

30,000 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Cabin air filter

Replace filter

20,000 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Tire rotation

Excludes staggered wheel setups

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid

Inspect/flush

2 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant150,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid (8-Speed)

Recommended replacement (fluid/pan filter)

60,000 mi / 8 yearsIndependent
Spark plugs

Dual plugs per cylinder on V8s

100,000 miManufacturer
Serpentine belt

Inspect and replace (approx. 100,000 mi benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid

Police, Taxi, Fleet, or Severe Duty

40,000 miManufacturer
PCV valve

Inspect and replace (approx. 100,000 mi benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-20 (3.6/5.7) / 0W-40 (6.4/6.2)
Coolant
OAT Purple (2013+) / HOAT (2011-2012)
Transmission fluid
Mopar ZF 8 Speed ATF / ATF+4 (5-Spd)

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.6L 6-cyl (ERB), 296 hp, 5-Speed Auto / 8-Speed Auto, RWD / AWD
  • 5.7L 8-cyl (EZC), 370 hp, 5-Speed Auto / 8-Speed Auto, RWD / AWD
  • 6.4L 8-cyl (ESG), 485 hp, 5-Speed Auto / 8-Speed Auto, RWD
  • 6.2L Supercharged 8-cyl (ESD / ESJ), 757 hp, 8-Speed Auto, RWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2017 Charger owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Oil Filter Housing Leak (Pentastar V6)

high severity

50,000-100,000 mi · $400-$800 to fix

Oil pooling in engine valley, burning oil smell, coolant mix

Source: au7o.io

HEMI Lifter / Camshaft Failure

high severity

70,000-120,000 mi · $3,000-$4,500 to fix

Misfire codes, loud rhythmic valvetrain ticking

Source: au7o.io

Electrical System Diagnosis

medium severity

40,000-90,000 mi · $122-$179 to fix

Check engine light, intermittent accessory failures

Source: repairpal.com

Interior Door Panel Warping

low severity

30,000-80,000 mi · $300-$600 to fix

Upper door trim separates and peels away near windows

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA recalls for the 2017 Dodge Charger

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Dodge dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Electrical system

NHTSA 18V332000

May 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Power train

NHTSA 18V281000

May 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA 17V496000

August 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T48.

Power train

NHTSA 17V097000

February 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$634

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Charger model years

Shopping new? The Dodge Charger guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

Running a Charger for income?

Carlyle scores the exact listing on cost per remaining mile and projected Turo income, so you know what a 2017 Charger earns before you buy it.

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