Worst 2016 Dodge Charger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Body Structure
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Dodge Charger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 42 | 1 | — | 39,383 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 25 | 1 | 1 | 149,211 mi | |
| Fuel System | 24 | — | — | 57,802 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | — | — | 47,711 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 23 | 1 | — | 43,558 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 16 | 2 | — | 34,531 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 3 | — | 55,750 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 32,300 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 47,087 mi | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Door | 6 | — | — | 85,515 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Coil:Spark Plugs | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Bulbs | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/Unknown | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Dodge Charger
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,402,256 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 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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
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.
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.
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2016 Dodge Charger — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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