What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2016 Dodge Challenger

No clear pattern

16.7% of complaints about the 2016 Dodge Challenger arrived in its first year of service. That is an unusual figure for a 2016 vehicle, but with only 108 complaints on record the sample is too small to call it a pattern — the margin of error covers the range where ordinary vehicles sit. The figures below are reported without a verdict. The most-reported system is power train (16 complaints), typically at 6.5 yr or about 25,352 miles.

Complaints
108
Median age at failure
3.8 yr
Median mileage
11,000 n=65
Crash / fire / tow
17.6% of reports
Safety recalls
2

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Power train
16 reports · 25,352 mi
6.5 yr
6.2%
Electrical system
15 reports · 19,000 mi
4.1 yr
6.7%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

18E053000 2018-07-12
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

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. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its curren

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

18V332000 2018-05-17
Electrical system:wiring

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 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit with

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

In owners’ own words

Power train 49,000 mi 2.6 yr in service
CAR STICKS IN GEAR WHEN PARKED OR DRIVING. SNYCHS REPLACED AT 41K NOW AT 49K CLUTCH PLATE NOW NEEDS REPLACING. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS AS I COULD NOT GET IT IN/ OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING.
Power train 45,000 mi 3.8 yr in service
REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURNS. DODGE ISSUED A STAR NUMBER AND FIXED IT BEFORE
Power train mileage not reported 3.9 yr in service
THE ICON CAME ON TO TELL ME SERVICE IMMEDIATELY, IT'S BOGGING DOWN WHEN IT'S IN GEAR AND THE MOTOR IS EXTREMELY HOT
Electrical system 10,000 mi 1 mo in service
UCONNECT 911 VEHICLE PHONE CHIP NOT WORKING, WHITE SCREEN ON RADIO MODULE, AND UNABLE TO CONTROL RADIO SETTINGS, NOT ABLE TO CONTROL BLOWER FOR HEAT, AC, OR DEFROST, MULTIPLE TRIPS TO DEALER AND CALL TO CUSTOMER CARE HAS NOT RESOLVED ISSUE AS OF YET. HEAD UNIT IS ON BACK ORDER. PHONE CAN NOT BE CONNECTED TO HANDS FREE SYSTEM SAFELY. 10. DEALERSHIP IS NOT BEING COOPERATIVE.

Other Challenger model years

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