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2016 Dodge Charger

Gas
Large Cars
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
53 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA182
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg
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The 2016 Dodge Charger is sold in the U.S. as a gas large car with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Charger, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 182 complaints, most often about the structure. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
ChargerGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl193023$2,700
ChargerGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl193023$2,700
Charger AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182721$2,950
Charger AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182721$2,950
ChargerGasRWD5.7L 8-cyl162519$3,750
ChargerGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl152518$4,300
Charger SRT8GasRWD6.4L 8-cyl152518$4,300
Charger SRT8GasRWD6.2L 8-cyl132216$4,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 36975, 36976, 36970, 36971, 36969, 36972, 36974, 36973.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Electrical System

U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
4,815,661 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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 depressRiskIf the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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
NHTSA campaign 18V332000reported May 17, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Power Train

U37
13,928 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskIf the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V281000reported May 1, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Equipment

T82
61,791 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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/201RiskIf the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 17V824000reported Dec 21, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Power Train

T03
69,298 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 17V097000reported Feb 14, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Structure

S03
441,578 vehicles
ProblemFCA 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.RiskA car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V043000reported Jan 28, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module — Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · action EA21002

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
182complaints filed

7 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 15 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 8 · 2017: 13 · 2018: 24 · 2019: 23 · 2020: 36 · 2021: 25 · 2022: 14 · 2023: 12 · 2024: 9 · 2025: 11 · 2026: 7

Most-cited components

Structure55
Unspecified32
Fuel/Propulsion System25
Engine25
Electrical System25
Power Train25

What owners describe

“All four of my vehicle doors panel are coming apart leaving all the wiring getting damaged by heat and cold. They have so many complaints about this matter and these Dealerships are saying they not responsible for it. Total cost $2400”Apr 26, 2022 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“Car wouldnt start made a clicking sound on April 30. Started and drove home from store. On March 31 the car died on me in traffic with no warning. Towed to mechanic and it has been there since March 31, 2020. Still in shop for repairs of the Tipm”Apr 19, 2022 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle exhaust fumes were present in the cabin of the vehicle causing the 6-year-old daughter to become ill. Also, the traction stability control warning light would illuminate while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to t…”Feb 2, 2022 · Engine And Engine Cooling · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10%
4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Charger model years

A

2027 Dodge Charger

1 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Dodge Charger

1 recalls · 5 complaints

C

2025 Dodge Charger

3 recalls · 35 complaints

C

2024 Dodge Charger

3 recalls · 24 complaints

B

2023 Dodge Charger

2 recalls · 26 complaints

C

2022 Dodge Charger

3 recalls · 14 complaints

B

2021 Dodge Charger

2 recalls · 34 complaints

B

2020 Dodge Charger

3 recalls · 57 complaints

D

2019 Dodge Charger

5 recalls · 120 complaints

F

2018 Dodge Charger

6 recalls · 122 complaints

D

2017 Dodge Charger

4 recalls · 128 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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