2016 Dodge Challenger Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 12%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Dodge Challenger, 12% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,250 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 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“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“I was driving on the interstate and the ACC/FCW light came on.Then soon after The ABS light came on then the power steering system failed causing the steering wheel to lock while I was driving.I turned my car off in the emergency lane and restarted the car.All of them light when off but then the airbag warning light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #11497133, filed 2022-12“My 2016 Dodge Challenger has less then 38,000 miles. I don’t even drive it in the rain to keep it spotless. I have taken great care of it. It started making a knocking noise from underneath the car. Took it to the dodge dealership & found out the drive shaft is bad.If you google 2016 Dodge challenger sxt drive shaft issue you will see that this is a nation wide problem starting from 2015 to 2018. I think Dodge should be responsible for fixing this issue. Its not right,”
NHTSA complaint #11664047, filed 2025-05“I had a recall fixed at dodge for PCM since then service power steering comes on and the steering wheel locks up sometimes I'm driving and it seizes up it started at 37000 miles And when my extended warranty was up 3yr manufacture 6 yr extended warranty but since we purchased it in the beginning the warranty overlapped not fair since I should have had 9 yrs now I can't even drive my car more than 15minutes also it's very dangerous that I can be driving and all of a sudden can't turn the steering.”
NHTSA complaint #11607381, filed 2024-08Related service bulletins
- 10223963Oct 9, 2020Improper Up Shift With Paddle Shift This bulletin involves replacing both steering wheel paddle shifter. Customers may experience the following:When trying to upshift using the…
- 10183074Oct 9, 2020Improper Up Shift With Paddle Shift This bulletin involves replacing both steering wheel paddle shifter. Customers may experience the following:When trying to upshift using the…
- 10175674Apr 17, 2020Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
- 10217527Mar 29, 2017Electric Power Steering Gear If any of the following DTCs exist, it is okay to replace the steering gear: C2217-00, C15C1-00 (EPS Mechanical Performance) or C15DB-00 (Latch…
- 10139995Mar 29, 2017Electric Power Steering Gear If any of the following DTCs exist, it is okay to replace the steering gear: C2217-00, C15C1-00 (EPS Mechanical Performance) or C15DB-00 (Latch…
- 10217746Aug 17, 2016Electric Power Steering Gear For LA, LD and LX Models ONLY; Before this part is replaced for: A) Electrical, Communication or DTC issue please contact: Terry Gavit @ cell (248)…
- 10129037Aug 17, 2016Electric Power Steering Gear For LA, LD and LX Models ONLY; Before this part is replaced for: A) Electrical, Communication or DTC issue please contact: Terry Gavit @ cell (248)…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 8 | 14% |
| 2018 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 13% |
| 2013 | 15 | 8% |
| 2012 | 19 | 8% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 33 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Challenger
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsExterior lighting
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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