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2016 Dodge Charger Safety Report

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

Recalls

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...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2016 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD

Top Complaint Categories

STRUCTURE
40
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
17
POWER TRAIN
13
ENGINE
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
AIR BAGS
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
3

Problems by Component

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERI am the original owner of a 2016 Dodge Charger SXT AWD (VIN: [XXX] ). On February 3, 2026, while dr...
Feb 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEDodge Charger, 2016, won't turn on a list. Key is in the cup holder. On the driver's side also there...
Jan 14, 2026ENGINEI recently tried to get my oil changed and they told me that the oil filter housing was cracked. Aft...
Sep 24, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOdometer Faud. The contact purchased a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while attempting ...
Sep 20, 2025FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact purchased the vehicle, and the vehicle was taken ...
Aug 1, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, while the accel...
Jun 18, 2025STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESUnknown/. When Press on brake car still moves. Also when put in parked car will move forward or back...
Jun 6, 2025POWER TRAINMy charger was a michigan state patrol vehicle all its maint. Kept up on and all recalls fixed and r...
Apr 30, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSmelled fuel leaking inside car towards rear seat. Electrical connector to fuel pump had fuel surrou...
Mar 1, 2025STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the dashboard and plastic around the ...
Feb 2, 2025POWER TRAINI repaired my drive shaft in May of 2024 and I am already having this problem again. It appears this...
Dec 20, 2024POWER TRAIN,STRUCTUREUnexpected vehicle movement from power Train. I was changing my tire and the jack caused my vehicle...
Nov 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe car has had over 5 batteries in the last year and 3 in the last 2 months. Something is constantl...
Aug 22, 2024POWER TRAINLoud noise coming from where the center console should be. I thought it could be something wrapped a...
Aug 11, 2024POWER TRAINLoud noise while driving vehicle due to driveshaft center support bearing damaged. Currently in the ...
Jul 1, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERI was driving down the road, and without warning there were flames coming out of the dash and smoke ...
May 30, 2024POWER TRAINDrive train issues
Apr 26, 2024AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERInterior door panels are letting loose and detaching from frame. Seems seems to be rather unsafe wi...
Mar 15, 2024POWER TRAINI have a continuous and ongoing problem with my draft shaft specifically the carrier bearing. This p...
Feb 29, 2024POWER TRAINDrive train broke