2016 Dodge Challenger problems and recalls

Owners have filed 78 complaints on the 2016 Dodge Challenger, and NHTSA has issued 2 recalls. The most cited component is the Power Train (16 complaints).

78
Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
10
Injuries
108.4
Severity index

Severity index 108.4 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 108.4p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 10 of 141 by severity index among 2016 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 93% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2016 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 16 complaints (20.5%)16 21%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 15 complaints (19.2%)15 19%EngineEngine: 12 complaints (15.4%)12 15%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 11 complaints (14.1%)11 14%Air BagsAir Bags: 11 complaints (14.1%)11 14%SteeringSteering: 9 complaints (11.5%)9 12%SuspensionSuspension: 6 complaints (7.7%)6 8%Exterior LightingExterior Lighting: 6 complaints (7.7%)6 8%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN1620.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1519.2%
ENGINE1215.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1114.1%
AIR BAGS1114.1%
STEERING911.5%
SUSPENSION67.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING67.7%

Complaints filed per year

07142016: 62017: 142018: 72019: 102020: 92021: 82022: 72023: 52024: 62025: 42026: 2 (partial year)161714181920212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20166
201714
20187
201910
20209
20218
20227
20235
20246
20254
2026 (year to date)2
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (15 against 24).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18E05300012/07/2018POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control s
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (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

Other Dodge Challenger model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 11 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.