NHTSA lists 78 complaints for the 2016 Dodge Challenger, 10 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 9 complaints mention an injury, with 10 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as DODGE CHALLENGER.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 15 | 19.2% | 0.84 |
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| electrical electronic | 13 | 16.7% | 0.83 |
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| mechanical failure | 13 | 16.7% | 0.93 |
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| noise or comfort | 8 | 10.3% | 0.88 |
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| restraint or airbag | 8 | 10.3% | 0.99 |
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| visibility or lighting | 6 | 7.7% | 0.71 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 5 | 6.4% | 0.72 |
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| structural or corrosion | 4 | 5.1% | 0.79 |
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| fire or overheating | 3 | 3.8% | 0.94 |
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| unclear | 3 | 3.8% | 0.61 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 38 | 48.7% | 0.83 |
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| low | 22 | 28.2% | 0.73 |
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| high | 13 | 16.7% | 0.87 |
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| none | 3 | 3.8% | 0.55 |
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| critical | 2 | 2.6% | 0.83 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 78 tagged complaints of 78 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2018-05-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jee (excerpt)
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be d (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
278 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 82 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 69 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 64 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 50 |
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| STRUCTURE | 25 |
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| ENGINE | 11 |
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| STEERING | 11 |
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| VISIBILITY | 11 |
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11030138
Date: 2026-03-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1D
11030042
Date: 2026-03-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
11025727
Date: 2025-11-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
11025724
Date: 2025-11-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
11022011
Date: 2025-08-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
11022012
Date: 2025-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
11022003
Date: 2025-08-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
11020600
Date: 2025-07-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
11017235
Date: 2025-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
SWITCH AND BEZEL - FRONT DOOR
11014855
Date: 2025-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
SWITCH AND BEZEL - FRONT DOOR