repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2016 Dodge ChallengerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 2016 Dodge Challenger, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-332 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Dodge Challenger has problems
78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Power train1 crash/fire/injury
15Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
12Engine1 crash/fire/injury
11Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
9Steering
6Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
6Exterior lighting
5Service brakes
4Wheels
148 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 16 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 1 |
| Engine | 12 | 1 |
| Air bags | 11 | 9 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 14 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Dodge Challenger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Challenger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Challenger median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Dodge Challenger safety ratings
2016 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Dodge Challenger, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Challenger owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting a serious vehicle safety issue caused by negligent service performed by Tony T’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, located at 7250 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017. The dealership performed a borescope inspection of the rear differential on my 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, as documented…
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 up it started at 37000 miles And when my extended warranty was up 3yr manufacture 6 yr extended warranty but since we purchased it in the beginning…
Center bond of crankshaft Damper falling-off front of engines on the highway due to defective bonding material in manufacturing causing failure in rubber bonding. At highways speeds, a 10lb chunk of metal will fall-off HEMI engines & create a flying projectile at other motorists on the road causing…
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