Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Dodge Challenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Dodge Challenger has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 78 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18E053000 Cruise Control Cannot Be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Steering 9 complaints
Of the 78 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 78 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,800–$7,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Dodge Challenger has an average reliability rating, mainly due to issues with the power train and electrical system, as evidenced by multiple recalls and owner complaints. Despite these, most problems are of moderate severity and cost.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Troublesome engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Persistent dashboard warnings
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Unusual vibrations while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Dodge Challenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.