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.

40/100

High Reported Activity — 2016 Dodge Charger

The 2016 Dodge Charger shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls on record

182

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler…

NHTSA #18E053000

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4,…

NHTSA #18V332000

🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number…

NHTSA #18V281000

🔧 Equipment

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

NHTSA #17V824000

🔧 Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft

A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403….

NHTSA #17V097000

🔧 Structure

A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact…

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

Power Train

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Fuel/propulsion System

Steering

Engine

Air Bags

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Dodge Charger — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2011, 2012 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 182 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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 with higher complaint counts: 2011, 2012.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.