2016 Dodge Challenger electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Dodge Challenger — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I had a recall fixed at dodge for PCM since then service power steering comes on and the steering wheel locks up sometimes I'm driving and it seizes up it started at 37000 miles And when my extended warranty was up 3yr manufacture 6 yr extended warranty but since we purchased it in the beginning…”
filed Aug 8, 2024
“Tipman module is melting and has a burning smell and black marks where there has been spark. Fire hazard. Draws too many amps from headlights. Drivers side seatbelt won't register and seatbelt airbag light is on.”
filed Jan 31, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Related service bulletins
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)
S2608000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2026Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
S2208000138 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 4, 2025Switch and bezel - front door
103261 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 5, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Challenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 5 | 12% |
| 2021 Challenger | 4 | 21% |
| 2020 Challenger | 7 | 35% |
| 2019 Challenger | 17 | 29% |
| 2018 Challenger | 27 | 36% |
| 2017 Challenger | 16 | 33% |
| 2015 Challenger | 26 | 21% |
| 2014 Challenger | 60 | 41% |
| 2013 Challenger | 104 | 58% |
| 2012 Challenger | 138 | 55% |
| 2011 Challenger | 103 | 53% |
| 2010 Challenger | 68 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Dodge Challenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.