The 8.4 Uconnect radio controls many aspects of the vehicle including hands free communications. When a communication device is paired to the system, at a random time, the device becomes unpaired and hands free communication becomes unusable. Additionally, at a random time, when the steering wheel communication button is pressed, the voice prompt announces "SIRI not connected". At that point, hands-free communication is not possible. It should be noted that SIRI is an Apple device feature. I have never used nor connected an Apple device to the system. The radio was dealership replaced in 2021 under partial goodwill coverage and partial cost to me. During my last dealership visit, I noted the issues and asked the service department to check the system software for updates. They verified that the software was already up to date. Additionally which is a minor safety issue, when communication device pairings are lost, other system settings are lost including all of the radio presets. At that point, communication pairings and system settings must be re-done. These issues are noted on several Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Ram and Jeep forums. To view the forum posts regarding these issues, Google search using the term "8.4 unconnect problems". Many functions of this vehicle are controlled through the radio head. Random failures of the head including vehicle hands-free communication operation are critical to highway safety.
2017 Dodge Challenger electrical problems
16 complaints (33% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 42,000.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 33%
- typical mileage
- 42,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Challenger electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2017 Dodge Challenger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
8.4" touchscreen delaminating, causing ghost touches, which is changing my steering , timing, wipers, headlights, and suspension. The radio is going through stations, inputs, i can not use my android auto or use gps, all of my settings. It is very much a safety concern!
The LCD of the uconnect control panel has progressively continued to delaminated since about 12-18 months after purchasing. Recently it has become a driving hazard. It presses the screen at random, which has changed the engine performance mode while driving and engaged the manual transmission option while driving. It has made over 40+ phone calls in the past month and has dialed emergency sos services least once. I am now forced to repair the screen myself because no recall has been issued for defective LCD screens.
The touch screen on the 2017 dodge challenger radio is separating, which controls all systems on the car!! System is changing settings on its own. This is very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the radio operated independently by changing radio station, making phone calls, and the Navigation System became inoperable. The contact stated that failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was provided an estimate to replace the radio. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was invalid.
The driver side smart window rolls up and down about a half inch when the vehicle is completely off sometimes causing a dead battery. In addition when driving the window will also Crack open and do the same thing causing loud noise which can easily distract the driver while the vehicle is being operated.
Screen melted from the heat, radio glitches, USB port glitches, doesn't recognize device, uconnect glitches, screen glitches and doesn't stay connected and overheats. Sometimes the volume button too working.
Two radios have gone out within 30k miles. I am getting my 3rd replacement at 31k miles. The screen is frozen and says dodge. Not able to access climate controls. Going to try upgrading to the better factory radio, it only costs 1648 for parts and install!!! This is a consistent problem per the internet. Please recall this issue!!!
Computerapps 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 happens at all times in the driveway, driving down the highway...etc
The car horn has gone out.
Questions about the 2017 Dodge Challenger electrical
Does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the electrical of the 2017 Dodge Challenger, 33% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2017 Dodge Challenger electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 42,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Dodge Challenger electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Challenger have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge Challenger model years with the most electrical complaints are 2012 (138 complaints), 2013 (104 complaints) and 2011 (103 complaints).
Other 2017 Dodge Challenger problems
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