2016 Dodge Challenger Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,664miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Dodge Challenger, 8% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,664 miles.
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.
“My headlights intermittently went out. Sometimes one side, sometimes both. It happened last night while I was driving. Both headlights went out. Luckily I was right down the street from my house. Pulled in the garage to find that both headlight fuses (fuse 15 and fuse16) were burnt. Upon further research on forums and websites dedicated to my car, many other people are also having issues with this. This has happened to multiple times. Luckily this time I was not on a busy street, but I was on a state route a minute prior to this. Both my lowbeams and high beams were affected.”
NHTSA complaint #11322266, filed 2020-04, 39,000 miles“My 17 year old son's 2016 Dodge Challenger turns off while car is being driven. The ignition switch usually goes to acc (sometimes run). Also, the steering wheel locks up, the headlights go out, braking is difficult, heating/cooling turn off, and according to the manual the airbags become inactive in acc. My son has nearly hit a tree and he has crossed lanes into the opposite direction when the steering wheel has locked. The problem started happening at about 2500 miles 04/2016. It has happened from10 MPH to 70 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10916381, filed 2016-10, 2,500 miles“When braking my headlights will go on and off randomly for 5 seconds and come back on. Note this isn't the hid headlamps this is the halogen headlamps.”
NHTSA complaint #11399447, filed 2021-03, 58,327 miles“Bought the car from a dealership not even a month ago they were very aware that the headlights did not seem to work on the car after several weeks of asking them to get in touch with their mechanic or saying maybe tomorow or next week got no answer car currently is unable to drive at night or early morning which is my work hours have recently had to drive with hazard lights on at dark hours bulbs or not he culprit nor relays or fuse has a major electrical problem and light problem also car seems to be stuck on the headlights on position not allowing me to turn off license plate light and or…”
NHTSA complaint #11319388, filed 2020-03Related service bulletins
- 10187701Dec 10, 2020Headlamp Condensation and Fogging This bulletin involves installing updated vent caps on the headlamp assembly. Customers may experience the following:One or both of the…
- 10224756Aug 23, 2017Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may…
- 10218280Jun 23, 2016Flash: 3.6L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 7 | 6% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 7 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Challenger
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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