2016 Model Year

Dodge Challenger

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
76
Recalls
0
Crashes
10
Severe
21

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Steering
Dec 2025

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 li...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

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 Chev...

STEERING,SUSPENSION
May 2025

My 2016 Dodge Challenger has less then 38,000 miles. I don’t even drive it in the rain to keep it spotless. I have taken great care of it. It started...

Engine
Jan 2025

Hemi Tick. The problem is so bad there is a common name for Stelantis 5.7 Hemi engine. Nothing else needs to be said the problem is well documented.

Steering
Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "Power Steering" warning light illuminated, and the...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2024

There is a tsb for all 392 and hellcats regarding the Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Update. This prevents thief’s from stealing your car and makin...

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 2024

I had a recall fixed at dodge for PCM since then service power steering comes on and the steering wheel locks up sometimes I'm driving and it seizes u...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Aug 2024

Center bond of crankshaft Damper falling-off front of engines on the highway due to defective bonding material in manufacturing causing failure in rub...

Exterior Lighting
Feb 2024

Center LED Tail Lights burned out. No damage or modification done. Fuses checked. Unit failed. 41,000 miles

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 2024

Tipman module is melting and has a burning smell and black marks where there has been spark. Fire hazard. Draws too many amps from headlights. Driver...

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Summary

The 2016 Dodge Challenger has 76 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 10 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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