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 ChargerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 182 owner complaints about the 2016 Dodge Charger, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-824 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Dodge Charger has problems
182 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
53Structure2 crash/fire/injury
25Fuel/propulsion system
25Engine3 crash/fire/injury
25Electrical system
25Power train2 crash/fire/injury
17Steering2 crash/fire/injury
9Air bags
8Service brakes
8Exterior lighting
3512 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 53 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 25 | 0 |
| Engine | 25 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 0 |
| Power train | 25 | 2 |
| Steering | 17 | 2 |
| Air bags | 9 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 35 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2016 Dodge Charger 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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q2
Structure
Risk. A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
49kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 37 structure complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles33under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Charger 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 Charger median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Dodge Charger safety ratings
2016 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Dodge Charger, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Charger owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 concerned that the parts would detach. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
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 appears to be heat-related, and the panels have progressively worsened over time. This issue has not only affected the cosmetic integrity of the…
Unexpected vehicle movement from power Train. I was changing my tire and the jack caused my vehicle body side to deform causing the vehicle to fall and nearly broke my leg.
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