2016 Dodge Charger Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 29%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Dodge Charger, 29% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The interior door panels are warping. I have replaced one and need to do the other. The trunk lid had no gap between the bottom of the lid and rear end, so there was a constant vibration causing the paint to flake away. If I step on the accelerator too hard, the engines RPM shoots up but the engine gets no power and the remains either at a stand still or will coast until the issue passes.”
NHTSA complaint #11349363, filed 2020-08, 18,000 miles“Passenger door interior trim is wrapping and peeling as well as floor trim of the drivers side next to the auto shift . Always maintain my vehicle and kept it clean and something like this happens and I got to pay out of my pocket to get it repaired .my extended warranty doesn't cover it .. This should be under warranty for sure as there should no reason this should be warping like this.”
NHTSA complaint #11220475, filed 2019-06, 39,000 miles“My car was parked on a hit and run on august of 2018. My car was parked on a flood march 2019, my car has repairs covered by the insurance of $19,000 and it's still in the shop. I honestly think that my vehicle is not safe for me to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11265242, filed 2019-09, 16,700 miles“Takata recall. The interior of my front driver and passenger doors are coming apart from the body of the door. Smart Dodge in pine bluff said they have seen it on a few other Dodge chargers as well. It is a 2016 and I have only had it for a little over a year. The local dealership stated the only way it can be fixed is to replace the inside door panels. If this is happening to other chargers, should there not be a recall on them? The picture attached is of the driver side. The passenger side is worse.”
NHTSA complaint #11255114, filed 2019-09, 83,450 miles“I was headed to work yesterday morning and before I got to work I heard a loud noice under the hood and smoke starting rolling out of under the hood. I pulled over to the closest intersection to get off highway and discovered oil all over the car and all under the car. I contacted my dealership that I just bought the car through (haven't even made the first payment) and they towed it back to the dealership. Further inspection they said the design of the car how it pulls air through the fender it sucked water up from driving down the highway and hydro locked the motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11318777, filed 2020-03, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V043000Jan 28, 2016FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected…Covers: Dodge Charger 2011–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10247995Feb 3, 2023Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 10234468Feb 3, 2023Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 10229810Dec 15, 2022Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 10229572Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10225424Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10215847Jan 5, 2021Rattle Noise From Rear Package Shelf
- 10223987Oct 27, 2020Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door…
- 10183098Oct 27, 2020Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 7 | 6% |
| 2018 | 19 | 16% |
| 2017 | 20 | 16% |
| 2016 | 53 | 29% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 5% |
| 2013 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 | 12 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 4% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Charger
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 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 27, 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