2016 Dodge Challenger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Challenger. The most-reported areas: Power Train (16), Electrical System (15), Engine (12).
Key takeaways
- 78 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 16 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 19% |
| Engine | 12 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 14% |
| Steering | 9 | 12% |
| Suspension | 6 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 5% |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% |
| Structure | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-04-27
Good morning my (eps) Electronic steering system isn't working I have the light on my dashboard and while driving it went on and couldn't steer it needs force to turn and its difficult to keep it straight this is the second time im replacing this part last time I had this same problem was 2 yrs ago and I've noticed o...
Power Train - filed 2026-04-21
I am reporting a serious vehicle safety issue caused by negligent service performed by Tony T’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, located at 7250 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017. The dealership performed a borescope inspection of the rear differential on my 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, as documented on my invoice. After ...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-07-14
I see a possible rollback on MY vehicle, the dealer sold it to me around 13,500 miles, carfax shows a possible rollback. Vehicle sold by Moritz Chevrolet Fort Worth, TexasFort Worth, TX Fort Worth, Texas817-696-2000 moritzchevrolet.com
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More for the 2016 Dodge Challenger
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.