Seventh generation (LD)
2016 Dodge Charger
The most reported problem on the 2016 Dodge Charger is fuel pump, with 14 complaints.
- 182owner complaints
- 6recalls
- 7involved a crash
- 49,000median miles at failure
Newest report May 16, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Problem sheets
No single problem on the 2016 Dodge Charger has enough owner reports for a sheet of its own yet. The counts below still cover every complaint on file.
Is the 2016 Dodge Charger reliable?
The 2016 Dodge Charger has 182 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 232 for 2016 sedans on this site. Of the 10 Charger model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2017
- At 17 complaints for each year on the road, the 2016 runs above the 2017 (13). That's the only adjacent model year with enough complaints to set beside it.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Fuel pump has 14 complaints and drivetrain problems has 13, out of 182 in all. Too few of the fuel pump reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 13 of the 182 complaints (7%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 7 reports mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 15 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 3 of 7, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 6 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2020 at 36 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 11. So far in 2026, 7 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: fuel pump failure, 14 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
182 complaints is 1.4 times fewer than the median 2016 model on this site and 1.3 times fewer than the median 2016 sedan. Among the 6 Charger model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2016 Dodge Charger
Dodge filed 275 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2016 Dodge Charger. 19 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Fuel pump failure 2 bulletins · 14 complaints
Fuel Pump Connector Replacement The technician may experience a crank/no start after the fuel pump module was replaced. This bulletin involves replacing the fuel pump connector harness (pigtail) when replacing the fuel pump module.
No Start Condition After A Fuel Pump Replacement, Multiple Fuel System Level Related DTC?s Setting
Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems 2 bulletins · 13 complaints
Rear Axle Assembly If replacing Limited Spin Differential (LSD)/Anti-Spin Differential rear axles for any reason, the Mopar replacement axle will need the oil drained and re-filled with oil PN: 68083381AA (which contains updated friction modifier).
INSPECT AND REPLACE PROPELLER SHAFT THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSPECTING AND REPLACING THE PROPELLER SHAFT DUE TO A WHINING NOISE AT HIGH SPEEDS. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: THE CUSTOMER OR TECHNICIAN MAY HEAR A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 8 complaints
Vibration While Braking This bulletin involves resurfacing either front/rear or all rotors and if necessary, replacing either front/rear or all brake rotors due to inactivity on dealer lots.
Paint peels or body rusts 3 bulletins · 8 complaints
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
1 more on this problem
Decklid Contacts The Body Side Aperture Above The Stop Lamp This bulletin involves adjusting the decklid and touching up paint as required.
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 2 bulletins · 7 complaints
Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system.
Rear Shock Noise This bulletin involves replacing both rear shock jounce bumpers. Some customers may experience a noise in the rear of the vehicle when going over bumps.
Headlights too dim or fail 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
Headlamp Condensation and Fogging This bulletin involves installing updated closure(s) cap on the headlamp assembly. Customers may experience the following:One or both of the vehicle?s headlamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the ...
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 2 bulletins · 5 complaints
Electric Power Steering Gear If any of the following DTCs exist, it is okay to replace the steering gear: C2217-00, C15C1-00 (EPS Mechanical Performance) or C15DB-00 (Latch Active) otherwise perform the following;
Electric Power Steering Gear For LA, LD and LX Models ONLY; Before this part is replaced for: A) Electrical, Communication or DTC issue please contact: Terry Gavit @ cell (248) 882-6108 terry.gavit@fcagroup.com Engineering is requesting a copy of VSR to be ...
Check engine light or misfire 6 bulletins · 5 complaints
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter ...
4 more on this problem
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with updated software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid, Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Phaser For a 2016/2017 MY 6.4L SRT with less than 12,000 miles that have either a P0016 CRANKSHAFT/CAMSHAFT TIMING MISALIGNMENT - BANK 1 SENSOR 1 or P000B BANK 1 CAMSHAFT 2 POSITION SLOW ...
Complaints filed by year
36 complaints came in 2020. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture. Open.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2016 Dodge Charger
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk and remedy
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.
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 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 current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk and remedy
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
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 for this recall is U37.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk and remedy
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 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
Risk and remedy
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
Risk and remedy
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 Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
All 6 recalls on the 2016 Dodge Charger, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2016 Dodge Charger?
Fuel pump, with 14 of the 182 complaints.
At what mileage do 2016 Dodge Charger problems start?
Of the 101 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 27,000 miles and half by about 49,000.
Is the 2016 Dodge Charger better or worse than the 2017?
Counted per year on the road, the 2016 has more complaints than the 2017: 17 a year against 13.
How many 2016 Dodge Charger complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
13 of them (7%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for fuel pump on the 2016 Dodge Charger?
No recall on file for the 2016 Dodge Charger is on the same system as fuel pump. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.