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2016 Dodge Challenger Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
6%of 78 total for the year
Median mileage
8,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Dodge Challenger, 6% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Caxmax sold me a car that my mechanic described as flood damaged up to the body line just below the window. Rust from the engine to the exhaust tips. Rocks and sand in all body cavities on the underside of the vehicle. I conveyed this information to my salesman who facilitated a refund. I included photos. A week later it was back on the carmax south sacramento website (where I bought it) with updated mileage information and no mention of the flood damage. As it is in 'unavailable' status it is likely being resold to another unsuspecting consumer.”

NHTSA complaint #11301517, filed 2020-01, 25,352 miles

“Lost power steering, lost stability control and ABS brakes driving on interstate 695. Systems cycled on and off eventually remained off. Car difficult to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #11004713, filed 2017-07, 7,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the front driver side brakes failed to engage. In addition, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the brakes when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown location where unknown parts were replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,730. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10948825, filed 2017-02, 6,730 miles

“The contact rented a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact indicated that there was an abnormal condition in which the brakes engaged when necessary. In other instances, the brake pedal was slow to respond randomly. While driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal was applied and did not fully engage. The contact applied force to the brake pedal in advance for an extended period of time before approaching traffic. Due to the failure, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10871669, filed 2016-05

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023614%
2022111%
2020315%
201947%
201857%
201712%
201656%
2015129%
201485%
201384%
2012104%
201184%
20103010%
200975%

Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Challenger

Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Dodge Challenger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology