2016 Dodge Challenger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (10) · Engine (9) · Steering (8)
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47 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2018-07-12 · campaign 18E053000 · 1,930 vehicles
Defect: 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 tur
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:software 2018-05-17 · campaign 18V332000 · 4,815,661 vehicles
Defect: 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 c
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 transmissi
Service bulletins (278)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-03-09 · S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845re, 8hp45, 850re, 8hp50, 8hp70, 8hp75, 8hp75-phev, 8hp75-lcv, 8hp90, 8hp95. transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: p07e4, p1db2, p0716, p1b14, p0733, p1d90, p1d
Electrical System 2026-03-05 · S2608000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
active diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1a10-00, b1a11-00, b1a12- 00, b1a13-00-, b1a14-00, b1a15-00, b1a16-00, and b1a17-00 in the radio frequency hub (rfh)
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Service Brakes 2025-11-17 · 108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Structure:body 2025-08-16 · 31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Structure:body 2025-08-14 · 31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 278 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-27 · Steering“good morning my (eps) electronic steering system isn't working i have the light on my dashboard and while driving it went on and couldn't steer it needs force to turn and its difficult to keep it straight this is the second time im replacing this part last time i had this same problem was 2 yrs ago and i've noticed online people having the same i…”
2026-04-21 · Power Train“i am reporting a serious vehicle safety issue caused by negligent service performed by tony t’s chrysler dodge jeep ram, located at 7250 gulf freeway, houston, tx 77017. the dealership performed a borescope inspection of the rear differential on my 2016 dodge challenger srt hellcat, as documented on my invoice. after this service, it was discovere…”
2025-07-14 · Unknown Or Other“i see a possible rollback on my vehicle, the dealer sold it to me around 13,500 miles, carfax shows a possible rollback. vehicle sold by moritz chevrolet fort worth, texasfort worth, tx fort worth, texas817-696-2000 moritzchevrolet.com…”
2025-07-12 · Steering“when making a sharp turn where you need to turn the wheel fully to the left or right, the car steering would lock up and a power steering indicator light would appear on the dashboard. i would have to shut the vehicle off and restart it for the light to turn off and resume steering functionality. the car was inspected by the dealership and the i…”
2025-05-30 · Suspension“my 2016 dodge challenger has less then 38,000 miles. i don’t even drive it in the rain to keep it spotless. i have taken great care of it. it started making a knocking noise from underneath the car. took it to the dodge dealership & found out the drive shaft is bad.if you google 2016 dodge challenger sxt drive shaft issue you will see that this is …”
2025-01-28 · Engine“hemi tick. the problem is so bad there is a common name for stelantis 5.7 hemi engine. nothing else needs to be said the problem is well documented.…”
2024-11-25 · Steering · 102,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 dodge challenger. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "power steering" warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. during the failure, the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. after restarting the vehicle, the failure was self-corrected, and vehicle …”
2024-08-08 · Steering“i had a recall fixed at dodge for pcm since then service power steering comes on and the steering wheel locks up sometimes i'm driving and it seizes up it started at 37000 miles and when my extended warranty was up 3yr manufacture 6 yr extended warranty but since we purchased it in the beginning the warranty overlapped not fair since i should have …”
2024-06-08 · Power Train“center bond of crankshaft damper falling-off front of engines on the highway due to defective bonding material in manufacturing causing failure in rubber bonding. at highways speeds, a 10lb chunk of metal will fall-off hemi engines & create a flying projectile at other motorists on the road causing damage or death to other vehicles/drivers and/or p…”
2024-02-28 · Exterior Lighting“center led tail lights burned out. no damage or modification done. fuses checked. unit failed. 41,000 miles…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.