KnownCarProblems2016 Dodge Charger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Charger, most often about the body and structure (29% of complaints, typically around 49,000 miles). It is 9th of 21 Charger model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2016 Dodge Charger problems
Body and structure
53 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels, interior trim.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated the material on the front driver's and passenger's side door panels were deteriorating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer courtesy chrysler Dodge ram of superstition springs (6130 e auto park dr, mesa, az 85206, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed with…
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that that the door panels on both the driver and passenger side doors were warped, leaving a space between the door frame and the door panel. Napleton's northlake chrysler Dodge jeep ram (3701 northlake blvd, lake park, fl 33403) was contacted and notified of…
Other or unspecified
32 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
Door panels are peeling up where the top part of the door panel and the window meet. I already had panels replaced by dealer when the car was still under warranty. The replacement panels are starting to fail as well. It is a common problem with these cars as documented by car forums. See the following…
The vehicle was kept parked in a 2 car residential garage. The driver's side interior door panel began to peel up. The panel is breaking away from the door making window use, theft safety and closing the door hazardous.
Engine
28 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
I purchased 2016 Dodge Charger one month ago from california auto direct in montclair. While signing the paperwork, we questioned a $1,000 dealer charge which they explained was for a thorough inspection before putting their car on the lot to sell (all lies). Since I purchased the car on 3/7/20, the car has stalled on…
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle exhaust fumes were present in the cabin of the vehicle causing the 6-year-old daughter to become ill. Also, the traction stability control warning light would illuminate while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to…
Fuel system
26 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The wiring harness above the fuel pump became hot enough to melt a hole in the top of the fuel tank cover and allow fuel to escape out of the tank, under the back seat, through the electrical connection. The attached picture is the burn on the inside the of tank. Dodge is aware of this enough that when they sell a new…
Fuel leaks after fuel tank is filled parked or driving, strong fuel smell while driving, check engine light comes on. Inspected vehicles..(this is the 3rd 2016 Charger in our fleet that has had this concern) found fuel pump cover plate has a hole burnt in it next to and around fuel pump electrical connector. I have…
Electrical
25 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel, ignition.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off with the keys removed from the ignition while the instrument panel remained illuminated. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to turn the vehicle on after parking overnight. The vehicle was…
I was driving down the highway when my trunk flew open causing my car to come to a complete stop before I could get onto the shoulder and this scenerio almost caused me to get into a wreck. I had my children in the car and they were very scared! Its ridiculous that it just shuts off before even giving a warning!
Transmission
25 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change and when the mechanic inspected the vehicle, he noticed that the universal driveshaft was corroded and needed to be replaced. The mechanic referred the contact to the manufacturer to see if…
The entire driveshaft of the vehicle become extremely loose. The entire driveshaft had to be replaced as it was completely unsafe to drive with the shaft being as loose as it was. I was informed if the driveshaft separated while driving at highway speeds, it could very likely lead to loss of control and be fatal.
Steering
17 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles. Parts named most often: column.
Motor mount blows out due to it being filled with hydraulic fluid causing issues with steering and braking. This happened while driving the car causing it to move around while driving any speed was on the freeway when it happened.
I purchased 2016 Dodge Charger one month ago from california auto direct in montclair. While signing the paperwork, we questioned a $1,000 dealer charge which they explained was for a thorough inspection before putting their car on the lot to sell (all lies). Since I purchased the car on 3/7/20, the car has stalled on…
Air bags
9 complaints · 5%Was driving on the highway power steering unit fell out steering wheel locked up airbags deployed and could not step on the brake flu about a hundred feet in the air car is a total loss... ...updated 11/21/17
When I recently tried to close my sun roof on my 2016 Dodge Charger rally, I wasnt able to do so. The car was on, I even called and did the system reboot with a rep but that didnt help, I tried turning the car off and back on, nothing worked. Also, the black material has come undone on both the passenger and driver…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Dodge Charger recalls
Electrical: 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.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began june 4, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began june 27, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u37.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began february 14, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is t82.
Full defect summary
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
Transmission: axle shaft
Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began april 7, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t03.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s03.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2016 Dodge Charger
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Charger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (53 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); other or unspecified (32 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); engine (28 complaints, typically around 37,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Charger have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 17, 2018 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Dodge Charger?
- It is 9th of 21 Charger model years by number of complaints, with 182 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.