Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Dodge Challenger has 12 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
12
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Center bond of crankshaft Damper falling-off front of engines on the highway due to defective bondin... |
| Sep 11, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Was 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, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while her husband was driving 35 MPH, h... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | 2016 DODGE CHALLENGER 39,900 MILES. DRIVE TRAIN COMPLETLY BROKEN OFF. MY SAFETY AND OTHERS STEERING ... |
| Apr 21, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The drive shaft carrier bearing has disintegrated causing the drive shaft to bounce all around unsup... |
| Mar 5, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Driveshaft failed at 58.000 miles. It almost snapped from it's place. |
| Aug 7, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | THE ICON CAME ON TO TELL ME SERVICE IMMEDIATELY, IT'S BOGGING DOWN WHEN IT'S IN GEAR AND THE MOTOR I... |
| Jun 26, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURNS. DODGE ISSUED A STAR NUMBER AND FIXED IT ... |
| Jun 20, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | SLOWLY PULLING OUT OF CARPORT AREA MAKING AN INCLINED RIGHT TURN I GET A DISTINCTIVE SCREECHING SOUN... |
| Apr 1, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | CAR STICKS IN GEAR WHEN PARKED OR DRIVING. SNYCHS REPLACED AT 41K NOW AT 49K CLUTCH PLATE NOW NEEDS ... |
| Jul 15, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | DRIVELINE CLUNK NOISE IN REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN COMING TO A STOP BETWEEN 3 TO 6 MPH DOWNSHIFTING. THI... |
| Nov 1, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ... |