2016 Dodge Challenger Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,022miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2016 Dodge Challenger, 5% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,022 miles. 3 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.
“I had a single car accident head on collision to guard rails. Seat belts did not restrict me from hitting windshield also my air bags didn't deploy at impact.”
NHTSA complaint #11366450, filed 2020-10, 6,022 miles“Tipman module is melting and has a burning smell and black marks where there has been spark. Fire hazard. Draws too many amps from headlights. Drivers side seatbelt won't register and seatbelt airbag light is on.”
NHTSA complaint #11568974, filed 2024-01“The contact owned a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 54 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement median causing the vehicle to flip over multiple times. During the crash, the front driver side seatbelt failed to secure the driver who was thrown from the vehicle and sustained fractured ribs, a fractured left arm, and fractures to both legs. The 3-year-old rear driver side passenger sustained a head injury. Both received medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11024260, filed 2017-09, 11,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10224756Aug 23, 2017Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may…
- 10139978Mar 8, 2017Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
- 10139985Mar 1, 2017Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Challenger
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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