2016 Dodge Charger Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,175miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Dodge Charger, 4% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,175 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.
“I purchased 2016 Dodge Charger one month ago from california auto direct in montclair. While signing the paperwork, we questioned a $1,000 dealer charge which they explained was for a thorough inspection before putting their car on the lot to sell (all lies). Since I purchased the car on 3/7/20, the car has stalled on me while driving 3 times. I took the car to a Dodge dealer and they fixed a recall, oil leak and replaced a missing caliper, old battery. After completing all the repairs, the car stalled on me again. Each time the steering and brakes locked up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320691, filed 2020-04, 32,175 miles“Car starting to make a strange rattling noise - took it to shop was told drive shaft is coming apart car only has 74,000 miles. Was also told rear shocks are bad, rear brakes pads are very low and rear stablizer bar (suspension components) have rotted out bushings. A year ago the car doors started to fall apart both driver and passenger doors.”
NHTSA complaint #11342996, filed 2020-08, 73,000 miles“I notice when I'm on the interstate or drive at speeds past 55 miles an hour when I press thenbrakes to slow down or stop the car begins to shake. It does that sometimes and sometimes it doesn't.”
NHTSA complaint #11032856, filed 2017-10“Unknown/. When Press on brake car still moves. Also when put in parked car will move forward or backwards a few inches. Steering wheel does not feel right as if feels not secure when driving.when trying to go in right lane on freeway steering wheel was not all the way responding as if felt like it was loose and not connected to what pairs it’s spose to be. And almost crashed”
NHTSA complaint #11667617, filed 2025-06“Bolts the attach the emergency brake cable assembly to the frame undercarriage can become rusted and corroded and can pop out which causes the emergency brake to not function correctly which results in transmission damage, shifting while towing, shifting while vehicle jacked up, and possible parked incline vehicle roll especially if car is not able to shift into park during an emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #11543761, filed 2023-09Related service bulletins
- 11025727Nov 18, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
- 11025724Nov 17, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
- 10224682Aug 2, 2017Rotor - Front 2 Piece For LA, LD SRT vehicles with the 2-piece Front Rotor (BR7 sales code), do NOT replace the rotor for a clicking noise occurring while turning at low parking…
- 10223849Sep 28, 2016Vibration While Braking This bulletin involves resurfacing either front/rear or all rotors and if necessary, replacing either front/rear or all brake rotors due to inactivity on…
- 10223843Sep 24, 2016Vibration While Braking This bulletin involves resurfacing either front/rear or all rotors and if necessary, replacing either front/rear or all brake rotors due to inactivity on…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 23% |
| 2019 | 12 | 10% |
| 2018 | 6 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 15 | 11% |
| 2014 | 35 | 10% |
| 2013 | 16 | 4% |
| 2012 | 46 | 7% |
| 2011 | 53 | 8% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 17 | 3% |
| 2007 | 43 | 8% |
| 2006 | 124 | 10% |
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 complaintsAir bags
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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