MYRModel Year Report

2016 Dodge Challenger

▲ Better than typical
2016 Dodge Challenger
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:56.415Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
78
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 2008: 10 complaints 2009: 133 complaints 2010: 299 complaints 2010 2011: 193 complaints 2012: 253 complaints 2013: 179 complaints 2013 2014: 148 complaints 2015: 126 complaints 2016: 78 complaints 2016 78 2017: 49 complaints 2018: 75 complaints 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 19 complaints 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 42 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 2008: 10 complaints 2009: 133 complaints 2009 2010: 299 complaints 2011: 193 complaints 2011 2012: 253 complaints 2013: 179 complaints 2013 2014: 148 complaints 2015: 126 complaints 2015 2016: 78 complaints 2016 78 2017: 49 complaints 2017 2018: 75 complaints 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 19 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 42 complaints 2023
1981: 1 complaint 1981 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 133 complaints 2009 2010: 299 complaints 2010 2011: 193 complaints 2011 2012: 253 complaints 2012 2013: 179 complaints 2013 2014: 148 complaints 2014 2015: 126 complaints 2015 2016: 78 complaints 2016 78 2017: 49 complaints 2017 2018: 75 complaints 2018 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 19 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 42 complaints 2023

2016: 78 complaints

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YearComplaints
19800
19811
200810
2009133
2010299
2011193
2012253
2013179
2014148
2015126
201678
201749
201875
201959
202020
202119
20229
202342

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

21% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing driveshaft.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Was taking off from a red light, got to about 15 MPH and there was a loud bang and I felt it from under the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-02

Electrical system

19% · 15 reports
FIRE
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Driving home from work, I started smelling smoke a few blocks from my house. I thought a garbage can was on fire in the neighborhood or something like that. I pulled into my driveway and my trunk was on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-16

Engine

15% · 12 reports
INJURY

Air bags

14% · 11 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I had a single car accident head on collision to guard rails. Seat belts did not restrict me from hitting windshield also my air bags didn't deploy at impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-26

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 Dodge Challenger. While driving 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-27

Tl* the contact rented a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact indicated that there was an abnormal condition in which the brakes engaged when necessary. In other instances, the brake pedal was slow to respond randomly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-31

Also filed under Service brakes

Steering

12% · 9 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2018-06-04Electrical system, vehicle speed control18V332000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM...

    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, 2018.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2018-07-26Power train18E053000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA.

    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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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  3. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Dodge Challenger — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
  • Recall 18E053000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Dodge Challenger reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Dodge Challenger is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Challenger?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Challenger have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.