Worst 2016 Dodge Challenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Dodge Challenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | — | 1 | 17,533 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | — | 1 | 23,120 mi | |
| ENGINE | 12 | — | — | 27,896 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 9 | — | 16,565 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | — | — | 21,051 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | — | — | 35,750 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | — | — | 52,707 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | 2 | — | 7,053 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 1 | — | 12,396 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 3 | — | 6,307 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 32,504 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 7,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 224,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Dodge Challenger
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,446,983 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Other Dodge Challenger Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Challenger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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