Dodge / Challenger / 2016
2016 Dodge Challenger problems
Owners have filed 109 complaints about the 2016 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 14.7% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 13.8%.
Complaints109
Crashes15
Fires2
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 14.7% · 16
Electrical system 13.8% · 15
Engine 11.0% · 12
Air bags 10.1% · 11
Unknown or other 10.1% · 11
Steering 8.3% · 9
Suspension 5.5% · 6
Exterior lighting 5.5% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 15 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Dodge Challenger in this data, 2016 draws comparatively few complaints; 2010 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 18 in the last three years against 22 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 12,750 miles.
In owners' own words
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 · reported at 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact became aware of an abnormal gasoline odor. The vehicle was parked at the residence. The contact stated that an independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 224,000. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 224,000 miles
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. Called 911 and the fire department arrived within 4 minutes. Car was totaled. Dealership and insurance company believe wiring harness or battery (located in trunk) was the cause of the fire. Electrical system · reported at 7,500 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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