2016 Dodge Charger engine problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Dodge Charger — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dodge Charger, 2016, won't turn on a list. Key is in the cup holder. On the driver's side also there are many videos showing this same issue with many dodge, twenty sixteen chargers.”
filed Mar 2, 2026
“I recently tried to get my oil changed and they told me that the oil filter housing was cracked. After doing research on this there is several sources saying that there is lots that has had the same malfunction. Surprised there isn't a recall on this part”
filed Jan 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 5 | 19% |
| 2021 Charger | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 Charger | 6 | 11% |
| 2019 Charger | 10 | 8% |
| 2018 Charger | 11 | 9% |
| 2017 Charger | 18 | 14% |
| 2015 Charger | 23 | 17% |
| 2014 Charger | 61 | 18% |
| 2013 Charger | 50 | 14% |
| 2012 Charger | 94 | 15% |
| 2011 Charger | 77 | 11% |
| 2010 Charger | 48 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Dodge Charger
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.