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2016 Dodge Charger: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 182 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure.

6recalls
182complaints
7crashes reported
2fires reported
15injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Structure53 · 29%
  • Unknown Or Other32 · 18%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System25 · 14%
  • Power Train25 · 14%
  • Engine25 · 14%
  • Electrical System24 · 13%
  • Steering17 · 9%
  • Service Brakes8 · 4%
  • Air Bags8 · 4%
  • Exterior Lighting8 · 4%

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System

I am starting to smell fuel inside of my car everytime i fill up my vehicle.

Power Train

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 back up the road the truck had just traveled and found the drive shaft. the vehicle was towed to a me

Engine And Engine Cooling

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 contact was informed that the oil cooler was made of plastic and was warped. the contact was informed t

Unknown Or Other,Engine

Dodge charger, 2016, won't turn on a list. key is in the cup holder. on the driver's side also there are many videos showing this same issue with many dodge, twenty sixteen chargers.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CHARGER, CHARGER SRT. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.