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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 2023-09

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023623%
20191210%
201865%
201754%
201684%
20151511%
20143510%
2013164%
2012467%
2011538%
201073%
200963%
2008173%
2007438%
200612410%

Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Charger

Body and structure
53 complaints
Other or unknown
33 complaints
Fuel system
26 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Engine
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Visibility (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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