2016 Dodge Charger Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Dodge Charger, 2% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,200 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.
“Loss of power steering, dash cluster lights flashing uncontrollably, dash cluster indicated engine RPM fluctuating wildly while in motion and while stationary and while turning. Transmission or gear shifter made continuous or odd clicking while in motion and while stationary even after vehicle was place in park. Trouble turning the vehicle back on after above issues occurred had to power cycle vehicle several time for actual startup. Could not shift out of park after power cycles and had to do several more power cycles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104478, filed 2018-06, 18,400 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle exhaust fumes were present in the cabin of the vehicle causing the 6-year-old daughter to become ill. Also, the traction stability control warning light would illuminate while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who serviced the vehicle for the failures but the failures continued to occur. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11449973, filed 2022-02, 42,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 13 | 4% |
| 2013 | 18 | 5% |
| 2012 | 35 | 5% |
| 2011 | 39 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 16 | 1% |
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 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Dodge Charger
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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