2016 Dodge Charger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Charger. The most-reported areas: Structure (53), Unknown Or Other (32), Fuel/Propulsion System (25).
Key takeaways
- 182 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 53 | 29% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 25 | 14% |
| Power Train | 25 | 14% |
| Engine | 25 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 14% |
| Steering | 17 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 4% |
| Suspension | 7 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-05-16
I am starting to smell fuel inside of my car everytime I fill up my vehicle.
Power Train - filed 2026-05-14
The contract owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 38 MPH, the vehicle began cranking. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road, where they called a relative. Once the relative arrived and inspected the vehicle, they noticed the drive shaft had detached. They drove b...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-05-04
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed oil cooler. The contact was informed that all the oil had spilled into the coolant reservoir. In addition, the con...
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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.