Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Dodge Charger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Dodge Charger has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 182 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18E053000 Cruise Control Cannot Be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V281000 Front Driveshaft may Separate from Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V097000 Front Driveshaft Bolts may Loosen and Disconnect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V043000 Body-Side Sill may Give when Jacking Car NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 53 complaints
- Unknown or Other 32 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 25 complaints
- Power Train 25 complaints
Of the 182 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 182 complaints, owners report 15 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Dodge Charger exhibits multiple reliability concerns, particularly in the powertrain and electrical systems, reflected in recalls and complaints data. Repair costs and frequency of issues contribute to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 60,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| driveshaft | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | occasional |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 40,000 miles
- Transmission fluid replacement every 50,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 100,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Excessive engine noise
- Delayed gear shifts
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Unusual drivetrain vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Dodge Charger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.