2016 Dodge Challenger Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Challenger years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Challenger. That ranks 8th out of 16 Challenger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (16 complaints, 21%), typically at around 20,676 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 78owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Dodge Challenger problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 16 | 21% | 20,676 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 19% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 15% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 14% | 6,011 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 14% | 17,650 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 12% | 19,250 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 8% | 48,664 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 8% | 2,007 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% | 8,750 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 5% | 6,022 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 224,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Dodge Challenger recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Good morning my (eps) Electronic steering system isn't working I have the light on my dashboard and while driving it went on and couldn't steer it needs force to turn and its difficult to keep it straight this is the second time im replacing this part last time I had this same problem was 2 yrs ago…
I am reporting a serious vehicle safety issue caused by negligent service performed by Tony Tâs Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, located at 7250 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017. The dealership performed a borescope inspection of the rear differential on my 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, as documented…
I see a possible rollback on MY vehicle, the dealer sold it to me around 13,500 miles, carfax shows a possible rollback. Vehicle sold by Moritz Chevrolet Fort Worth, TexasFort Worth, TX Fort Worth, Texas817-696-2000 moritzchevrolet.com
When making a sharp turn where you need to turn the wheel fully to the left or right, the car steering would lock up and a power steering indicator light would appear on the dashboard. I would have to shut the vehicle off and restart it for the light to turn off and resume steering functionality…
My 2016 Dodge Challenger has less then 38,000 miles. I donât even drive it in the rain to keep it spotless. I have taken great care of it. It started making a knocking noise from underneath the car. Took it to the dodge dealership & found out the drive shaft is bad.If you google 2016 Dodge…
Other Dodge Challenger years
← 2015 Challenger · 2017 Challenger →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 Challenger | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 Challenger | 19 | 2 |
| 2020 Challenger | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Challenger | 59 | 3 |
| 2018 Challenger | 75 | 3 |
| 2017 Challenger | 49 | 3 |
| 2016 | 78 | 1 |
| 2015 Challenger | 126 | 5 |
| 2014 Challenger | 149 | 4 |
| 2013 Challenger | 179 | 5 |
| 2012 Challenger | 253 | 6 |
| 2011 Challenger | 193 | 6 |
| 2010 Challenger | 299 | 7 |
| 2009 Challenger | 133 | 7 |
| 2008 Challenger | 10 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Challenger?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Dodge Challenger?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Dodge Challenger a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Challenger model years, the 2016 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.