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2016 Dodge Challenger: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

78 NHTSA owner complaints · 0 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Dodge Challenger
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Owner complaints: 78 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 7.8

Power Train16Electrical System15Engine12Unknown Or Other11Air Bags11Steering9

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

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 issue with not only challengers but other dodge vehicles that use the E…
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
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 indicated that it showed the error code happened one time, however we r…

Recalls: 0 campaigns

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True cost of ownership

EPA combined 23 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,650

Fuel (your region) $2,650
Maintenance band (your region) $0$0
Estimated running cost this year (age 10) $2,572

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02468101214$3,497vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Dodge Challenger?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Power Train (16 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2016 Dodge Challenger a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 88/100, computed from 78 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

What will a 2016 Dodge Challenger really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

88RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 78 NHTSA complaints on record (7.8/yr of exposure)
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

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