2016 Dodge Charger Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Dodge Charger, 5% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 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.
“When I recently tried to close my sun roof on my 2016 Dodge Charger rally, I wasnt able to do so. The car was on, I even called and did the system reboot with a rep but that didnt help, I tried turning the car off and back on, nothing worked. Also, the black material has come undone on both the passenger and driver door which is leaving the indoor panel exposed and not sealing the windows on the inside of the car. The black material in the middle where the airbags are is also coming undone. Currently waiting on a call back from the dealership because all of this just happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11123402, filed 2018-08, 28,000 miles“The vehicle is indicating that the airbag system needs to be serviced. The car is 3 years old with 34k miles. There are recalls on the 2011-2015 Dodge chargers for the airbag system and the dealership (stealership) is telling me that they the repair is not covered.”
NHTSA complaint #11279071, filed 2019-11, 34,000 miles“Was driving on the highway power steering unit fell out steering wheel locked up airbags deployed and could not step on the brake flu about a hundred feet in the air car is a total loss... ...updated 11/21/17”
NHTSA complaint #11047332, filed 2017-11, 51,000 miles“Chrysler/|Dodge 300's/Charger have a known issue with door panel warping because of material or design defect. A judged rule 08/26/21 that there is an expressed warranty and that they should be repaired outside of the manufacture's warranty, which is when the defect shows up. I have tried both the dealership and customer care Auburn Hills, Michigan to no avail. I am stuck with making the very costly repair myself on a vehicle that I can't sell for what should be its value without the defect showing. I am a disable veteran and a senior so neither of those prospect are appealing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11431635, filed 2021-09“The contact owned a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 - 15 MPH, another vehicle suddenly crashed into his vehicle from the rear driver's side at approximately 55 MPH. The contact stated that the driver’s side A-pillar and driver’s side rear B-pillar were severely crushed, but no air bags deployed. A police report was made. The vehicle was towed from the scene and deemed a total loss. The contact suffered a concussion, bruising along the left side of his body, memory loss, and a broken collar bone. …”
NHTSA complaint #11443991, filed 2021-12, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10224757Aug 23, 2017Flash: Transmission Diagnostic and Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. Customers may…
- 10224756Aug 23, 2017Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 25% |
| 2021 | 16 | 46% |
| 2020 | 36 | 62% |
| 2019 | 49 | 41% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 9 | 5% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 28 | 8% |
| 2013 | 41 | 11% |
| 2012 | 111 | 17% |
| 2011 | 52 | 7% |
| 2010 | 59 | 25% |
| 2009 | 45 | 26% |
| 2008 | 124 | 20% |
| 2007 | 77 | 14% |
| 2006 | 103 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Charger
53 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Dodge Charger
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology