2016 Dodge Charger: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 6 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
182
Complaints
6
Recalls
7
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
15
Injuries
87.9
Severity index
Severity index 87.9 - Medium. 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 Charger ranks 45 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 68% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 53 | 29.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 32 | 17.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 25 | 13.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 25 | 13.7% |
| ENGINE | 25 | 13.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 | 13.7% |
| STEERING | 17 | 9.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 4.9% |
The single most-reported system is STRUCTURE, cited in 53 of 182 complaints (29.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 7 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
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 |
| 18V281000 | 01/05/2018 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 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. |
| 17V824000 | 21/12/2017 | EQUIPMENT | 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. Th |
| 17V097000 | 14/02/2017 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 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. |
| 16V043000 | 28/01/2016 | STRUCTURE | 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 |
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.