2016 Dodge Charger problems and recalls
Owners have filed 182 complaints on the 2016 Dodge Charger, and NHTSA has issued 6 recalls. The most cited component is the Structure (53 complaints).
182
Complaints
6
Recalls
7
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
15
Injuries
78.4
Severity index
Severity index 78.4 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 41 of 141 by severity index among 2016 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 71% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2016 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| 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% |
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 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.4x those in 2020 to 2022 (32 against 75).
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 |
Other Dodge Charger model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 12 years side by side.
- 2012sev 75.3
- 2013sev 92.4
- 2014sev 128.4
- 2015sev 55.7
- 2017sev 53.9
- 2018sev 60.8
- 2019sev 88.6
- 2020sev 133.1
- 2021sev 51.8
- 2022sev 71.0
- 2023sev 57.9
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.