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2016 Dodge Charger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 182 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2016 Dodge Charger

The 2016 Dodge Charger shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
182
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Dodge Charger (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Dodge dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18E053000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V281000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V824000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V097000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V043000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Dodge Charger

Based on 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Structure
46
Power Train
21
Electrical System
20
Unknown Or Other
19
Fuel/propulsion System
18
Steering
17
Engine
9
Air Bags
8
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Dodge Charger — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 238 complaints 2011 692 complaints 2012 648 complaints 2013 357 complaints 2014 342 complaints 2015 134 complaints 2016 182 complaints 2017 125 complaints 2018 122 complaints 2019 118 complaints 2020 55 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011, 2012 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2017, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Dodge Charger

Is the 2016 Dodge Charger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Dodge Charger has 6 recalls and 182 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Charger have?
The 2016 Dodge Charger has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Charger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Dodge Charger are: Structure, Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Dodge Charger safe to buy?
The 2016 Dodge Charger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Charger should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Charger are: 2015, 2017, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011, 2012.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.