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2016 Dodge Challenger Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Dodge Challenger has 12 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Dodge Challenger

Powertrain
12
Electrical
12
Other
9
Engine
9
Steering
8
Airbags
8
Suspension
5
Lights
3
Wheels
3

12

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

18E053000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, an...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 6, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINECenter bond of crankshaft Damper falling-off front of engines on the highway due to defective bondin...
Sep 11, 2023POWER TRAINWas taking off from a red light, got to about 15 MPH and there was a loud bang and I felt it from un...
Jun 27, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while her husband was driving 35 MPH, h...
Feb 20, 2023POWER TRAIN2016 DODGE CHALLENGER 39,900 MILES. DRIVE TRAIN COMPLETLY BROKEN OFF. MY SAFETY AND OTHERS STEERING ...
Apr 21, 2022POWER TRAINThe drive shaft carrier bearing has disintegrated causing the drive shaft to bounce all around unsup...
Mar 5, 2022POWER TRAINDriveshaft failed at 58.000 miles. It almost snapped from it's place.
Aug 7, 2019POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINETHE ICON CAME ON TO TELL ME SERVICE IMMEDIATELY, IT'S BOGGING DOWN WHEN IT'S IN GEAR AND THE MOTOR I...
Jun 26, 2019POWER TRAINREAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURNS. DODGE ISSUED A STAR NUMBER AND FIXED IT ...
Jun 20, 2019POWER TRAINSLOWLY PULLING OUT OF CARPORT AREA MAKING AN INCLINED RIGHT TURN I GET A DISTINCTIVE SCREECHING SOUN...
Apr 1, 2018POWER TRAINCAR STICKS IN GEAR WHEN PARKED OR DRIVING. SNYCHS REPLACED AT 41K NOW AT 49K CLUTCH PLATE NOW NEEDS ...
Jul 15, 2016POWER TRAINDRIVELINE CLUNK NOISE IN REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN COMING TO A STOP BETWEEN 3 TO 6 MPH DOWNSHIFTING. THI...
Nov 1, 2015POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ...

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