What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

How fast will I get my report?

Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

Yes. A single report is $24.99. If you're comparing several cars, the 3- and 5-report bundles save you money per report and the extra credits stay in your account until you use them.

What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

2017 Dodge Charger Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

The 2017 Dodge Charger has 4 open safety recalls and 125 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Charger had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Campaign 18V332000 · 17/05/2018

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.

RiskIf the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

RemedyChrysler 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:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Campaign 18V281000 · 01/05/2018

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.

RiskIf the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyChrysler 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.

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Campaign 17V097000 · 14/02/2017

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.

RiskA loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

RemedyChrysler 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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Campaign 17V496000 · 08/08/2017

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.

RiskIf an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

RemedyChrysler 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2017 Dodge Charger owners report most often to federal regulators:

Electrical System48

Unknown Or Other29

Structure20

Engine17

Power Train16

Steering8

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Dodge Charger have any recalls?

Yes. The 2017 Dodge Charger has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2017 Dodge Charger owners report?

Owners have filed 125 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2017 Dodge Charger, most often about the electrical system, unknown or other, structure.

How do I check a specific Charger's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2017 Dodge Charger: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Dodge Charger have any recalls?

What problems do 2017 Dodge Charger owners report?

How do I check a specific Charger's history?

Check a specific 2017 Dodge Charger

2017 Dodge Charger: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Dodge Charger have any recalls?

What problems do 2017 Dodge Charger owners report?

How do I check a specific Charger's history?

Check a specific 2017 Dodge Charger

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