2016 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

25Engine complaints

13.7%Of all 182 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY42 · 23.1%

Unspecified / other32 · 17.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM25 · 13.7%

ENGINE25 · 13.7%

POWER TRAIN24 · 13.2%

Share of the 182 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Dodge Charger overview page.

What owners report

“I PURCHASED 2016 DODGE CHARGER ONE MONTH AGO FROM CALIFORNIA AUTO DIRECT IN MONTCLAIR. WHILE SIGNING THE PAPERWORK, WE QUESTIONED A $1,000 DEALER CHARGE WHICH…”NHTSA complaint 11320691 — filed 04/09/2020

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11318777 — filed 03/20/2020

“CAR KEEPS CUTTING OFF WHEN DRIVING DISABLING TRACTION CONTROL AND SPORT CONTROL DUE TO BAD ALTERNATOR THIS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY AND ON SURFACE STREETS…”NHTSA complaint 11311713 — filed 02/26/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Dodge Charger have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Dodge Charger: 25 of 182 complaints on file (13.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Dodge Charger have in total?

182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.