2016 Dodge Charger Structure Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2016 Dodge Charger, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 49,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door panels” (47% of reports).
- 53structure complaints
- 49,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door panels: mentioned in 25 of 53 complaints (47%)
- Passenger side: mentioned in 16 of 53 complaints (30%)
- Chrysler jeep ram: mentioned in 10 of 53 complaints (19%)
- Front driver: mentioned in 9 of 53 complaints (17%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 37 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Dodge Charger structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Charger | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Charger | 2 | 4% | 26,000 |
| 2019 Charger | 7 | 6% | 49,737 |
| 2018 Charger | 19 | 16% | 34,150 |
| 2017 Charger | 20 | 16% | 36,500 |
| 2016 Charger | 53 | 29% | 49,000 |
| 2015 Charger | 4 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Charger | 16 | 5% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Charger | 10 | 3% | 57,687 |
| 2012 Charger | 11 | 2% | 95,000 |
| 2011 Charger | 12 | 2% | 62,500 |
| 2010 Charger | 9 | 4% | 69,000 |
| 2009 Charger | 4 | 2% | 58,000 |
| 2008 Charger | 9 | 1% | 55,050 |
| 2007 Charger | 3 | 1% | 110,000 |
| 2006 Charger | 7 | 1% | 21,120 |
| 2001 Charger | 1 | 33% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure
Problem: FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
Risk: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the dashboard and plastic around the gear shifter were folding outward. The contact was concerned that the parts would detach. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
The interior door panels on both front doors of my 2016 Dodge Charger SXT have warped and pulled away from the frame near the window area. The defect appears to be heat-related, and the panels have progressively worsened over time. This issue has not only affected the cosmetic integrity of the…
Unexpected vehicle movement from power Train. I was changing my tire and the jack caused my vehicle body side to deform causing the vehicle to fall and nearly broke my leg.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Dodge Chargers have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about structure for the 2016 Dodge Charger (29% of the 182 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Dodge Charger structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 49,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2016 Dodge Charger?
The most frequent phrase is “door panels”, in 25 of 53 complaints, followed by “passenger side” (16).
See all 2016 Dodge Charger problems or structure problems across all Charger years.