2016 Dodge Charger Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Dodge Charger, 4% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.
“One day when I was driving, I heard a really loud sound coming from my car that hurt my ears so I drove back home under 5 miles per hour because whatever was hitting under the hood of my car was way too loud. As I was parking in my spot at home, my car shut off completely. Couldn't even put it in park and said to check engine. I ended up having to get my car towed to lithia of Dodge to look at it to see whats wrong because I couldnt even turn my car back on at all or do anything with it it was undriveable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386737, filed 2021-01, 85,233 miles“The front arm controls go out quickly. Went to a well known mechanic shop and was informed this is common and frequent in chargers and my headlights have blown. Every other Charger I see, 2016 and above havevat least one headlight out or both. The headlight issue is too frequent for this to be just wear and tear on such a recent vehicle. The suspension wears out too quickly and is extremely expensive to have repaired. I owned a car for more than 5 years previously and the suspension did not show signs of wear until at least that 4th or maybe 5th year. …”
NHTSA complaint #11161106, filed 2018-12, 85,000 miles“2016 Dodge hellcat front struts replaced in may 18 2018 now the struts are having the same problem car isn't driving straight and struts are on back order since sep 22 until now. Bought the car 9/2/18 and the redding dealership used car manager dave birch and the owner steve roberts have been unprofessional in talking to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11144152, filed 2018-10, 200 miles“Motor mount blows out due to it being filled with hydraulic fluid causing issues with steering and braking. This happened while driving the car causing it to move around while driving any speed was on the freeway when it happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11340700, filed 2020-07, 27,000 miles“While driving on dirt road at about 15 or 20 MPH, I was steering straight in the intended direction, without any swaying, fishtailing, the vehicle accelerated and veered left thus, coming to rest in a drain ditch....updated 10/11/17 updated 10/18/17 updated 7/24/18”
NHTSA complaint #11031609, filed 2017-10, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
- 10217484Nov 1, 2017Servicing Lower Control Arm Inner Pivot Bushings This bulletin discusses replacement of the lower control arm inner pivot bushings.
- 10217450Nov 1, 2017Lower Control Arm If replacing Lower Control Arm due to worn bushings, please note that replacement bushings are now available separate from the control arm.
- 10216303Nov 1, 2017Servicing Lower Control Arm Inner Pivot Bushings This bulletin discusses replacement of the lower control arm inner pivot bushings.
- 10216109Nov 1, 2017Lower Control Arm If replacing Lower Control Arm due to worn bushings, please note that replacement bushings are now available separate from the control arm.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 14 | 4% |
| 2013 | 9 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 | 27 | 2% |
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 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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