Lemon Law Check › 2016 Dodge Charger
Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Dodge Charger:
| Structure | 46 complaints |
|---|---|
| Power train | 21 complaints |
| Electrical system | 20 complaints |
| Unknown or other | 19 complaints |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 complaints |
| Steering | 17 complaints |
"Tl-contact owns a 2016 dodge charger ---- door panels are coming off--- car was purchased five days ago and door panels are coming off --- dealership stated vehicle was sold as is and paperwork was signed stating vehicle was being taken off of lot as is.... 0 recalls associate…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/21/2017
"Tl* the contact own a 2016 dodge charger. the contact stated that while driving, the passenger's side front headlight bulb became inoperable. the contact drove to the residence with the failure. the following day the vehicle was restarted and the headlight operated as designed…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/17/2020
"The contact owned a 2016 dodge charger. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 - 15 mph, another vehicle suddenly crashed into his vehicle from the rear driver's side at approximately 55 mph. the contact stated that the driver’s side a-pillar and driver’s side …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/16/2021
| Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) 12/07/2018 · 18E053000 | 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 def… |
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| Electrical system:wiring 17/05/2018 · 18V332000 | 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, 201… |
| Power train:driveline:driveshaft 01/05/2018 · 18V281000 | 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 vehi… |
| Equipment 21/12/2017 · 17V824000 | 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.… |
| Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft 14/02/2017 · 17V097000 | 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 … |
| Structure 28/01/2016 · 16V043000 | 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 ve… |
Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.
If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Charger has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.
Check My Charger — Free →Based on 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2016 Dodge Charger are structure, power train, electrical system.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2016 Dodge Charger. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.
A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Charger has had structure or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.
Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2016 Dodge Charger.
All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.