2016 Dodge Charger power train problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Dodge Charger — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contract owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 38 MPH, the vehicle began cranking. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road, where they called a relative. Once the relative arrived and inspected the vehicle, they noticed the drive shaft had…”
filed May 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal thumping sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact slowed down the thumping sound decreased; however, the faster the…”
filed Oct 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from…Campaign 18V281000 · May 1, 2018
- Front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect…Campaign 17V097000 · Feb 14, 2017
Related service bulletins
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…
S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
Power Train problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 9 | 35% |
| 2021 Charger | 5 | 16% |
| 2019 Charger | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Charger | 10 | 8% |
| 2017 Charger | 17 | 13% |
| 2015 Charger | 32 | 24% |
| 2014 Charger | 60 | 17% |
| 2013 Charger | 48 | 13% |
| 2012 Charger | 65 | 10% |
| 2011 Charger | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 Charger | 19 | 8% |
| 2009 Charger | 6 | 3% |
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.