Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Dodge Charger has 6 recalls, 179 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
179
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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...
18V281000
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 dri...
17V824000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...
17V097000
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 driveshaf...
16V043000
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 affe...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am the original owner of a 2016 Dodge Charger SXT AWD (VIN: [XXX] ). On February 3, 2026, while dr... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Dodge Charger, 2016, won't turn on a list. Key is in the cup holder. On the driver's side also there... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ENGINE | I recently tried to get my oil changed and they told me that the oil filter housing was cracked. Aft... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Faud. The contact purchased a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while attempting ... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact purchased the vehicle, and the vehicle was taken ... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, while the accel... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Unknown/. When Press on brake car still moves. Also when put in parked car will move forward or back... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My charger was a michigan state patrol vehicle all its maint. Kept up on and all recalls fixed and r... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Smelled fuel leaking inside car towards rear seat. Electrical connector to fuel pump had fuel surrou... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the dashboard and plastic around the ... |
| Feb 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I repaired my drive shaft in May of 2024 and I am already having this problem again. It appears this... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | Unexpected vehicle movement from power Train. I was changing my tire and the jack caused my vehicle... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car has had over 5 batteries in the last year and 3 in the last 2 months. Something is constantl... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Loud noise coming from where the center console should be. I thought it could be something wrapped a... |
| Aug 11, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Loud noise while driving vehicle due to driveshaft center support bearing damaged. Currently in the ... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving down the road, and without warning there were flames coming out of the dash and smoke ... |
| May 30, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Drive train issues |
| Apr 26, 2024 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Interior door panels are letting loose and detaching from frame. Seems seems to be rather unsafe wi... |
| Mar 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I have a continuous and ongoing problem with my draft shaft specifically the carrier bearing. This p... |
| Feb 29, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Drive train broke |