2016 Dodge Challenger Problems

78 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Power Train · verdict BUY 88/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Power Train16
Electrical System15
Engine12
Unknown Or Other11
Air Bags11
Steering9

In the owners’ words

“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”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Dodge Challenger owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Dodge Challenger owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Dodge Challenger owner

Questions owners ask

Is the 2016 Dodge Challenger reliable?

On the federal record it scores 88/100: 78 owner complaints (7.8 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

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

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Power Train, with 16 of 74 categorised reports.

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The 2016 Dodge Challenger scored 88/100 on the federal record.

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