Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Dodge Challenger has 2 recalls, 76 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
76
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18E053000
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, an...
18V332000
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 C...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | My 2016 Dodge Challenger has less then 38,000 miles. I don’t even drive it in the rain to keep it sp... |
| May 9, 2025 | STEERING | When making a sharp turn where you need to turn the wheel fully to the left or right, the car steeri... |
| Dec 25, 2024 | ENGINE | Hemi Tick. The problem is so bad there is a common name for Stelantis 5.7 Hemi engine. Nothing els... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "... |
| Jun 6, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Center bond of crankshaft Damper falling-off front of engines on the highway due to defective bondin... |
| Feb 21, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Center LED Tail Lights burned out. No damage or modification done. Fuses checked. Unit failed. 41,00... |
| Dec 11, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is a tsb for all 392 and hellcats regarding the Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Update. This... |
| Sep 11, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Was taking off from a red light, got to about 15 MPH and there was a loud bang and I felt it from un... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while her husband was driving 35 MPH, h... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Tipman module is melting and has a burning smell and black marks where there has been spark. Fire ha... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I had a recall fixed at dodge for PCM since then service power steering comes on and the steering wh... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | 2016 DODGE CHALLENGER 39,900 MILES. DRIVE TRAIN COMPLETLY BROKEN OFF. MY SAFETY AND OTHERS STEERING ... |
| Dec 8, 2022 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving on the interstate and the ACC/FCW light came on.Then soon after The ABS light came on ... |
| Nov 10, 2022 | WHEELS | Sounds as if the front wheels are hitting against something as your accelerating but disappears whe... |
| Apr 21, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The drive shaft carrier bearing has disintegrated causing the drive shaft to bounce all around unsup... |
| Mar 5, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Driveshaft failed at 58.000 miles. It almost snapped from it's place. |
| Jan 1, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there... |
| Dec 31, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The rear trunk lid struts fail to keep the trunk open causing the trunk to close without warning and... |
| Dec 31, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear camera wiring harness becomes loose from opening and closing the trunk. Over time the camer... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The wiring to the headlights are getting hot and visibly showing burn Mark's to the wiring and fuses... |