2016 Dodge Challenger: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
78
Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
10
Injuries
169.2
Severity index
Severity index 169.2 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Dodge Challenger ranks 8 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 94% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 16 | 20.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | 19.2% |
| ENGINE | 12 | 15.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 14.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 14.1% |
| STEERING | 9 | 11.5% |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | 7.7% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 7.7% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 16 of 78 complaints (20.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18E053000 | 12/07/2018 | POWER 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 |
| 18V332000 | 17/05/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.