2016 Model Year

Dodge Charger

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
179
Recalls
1
Crashes
7
Severe
17

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V043000 Jan 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Structure
Jun 2026

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...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

I am the original owner of a 2016 Dodge Charger SXT AWD (VIN: [XXX] ). On February 3, 2026, while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a ca...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Feb 2026

Dodge Charger, 2016, won't turn on a list. Key is in the cup holder. On the driver's side also there are many videos showing this same issue with many...

Engine
Jan 2026

I recently tried to get my oil changed and they told me that the oil filter housing was cracked. After doing research on this there is several sources...

Power Train
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal...

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact purchased the vehicle, and the vehicle was taken for the Emissions Test; however, the vehicle faile...

Electrical System
Sep 2025

Odometer Faud. The contact purchased a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while attempting to have the vehicle diagnosed, it was discovered t...

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 2025

Unknown/. When Press on brake car still moves. Also when put in parked car will move forward or backwards a few inches. Steering wheel does not feel r...

Power Train
Jun 2025

My charger was a michigan state patrol vehicle all its maint. Kept up on and all recalls fixed and repaired properly, yet driving at 45mph and my fron...

Structure
May 2025

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...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Dodge Charger has 179 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Structure. 7 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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