2016 Dodge Charger structure problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Dodge Charger — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the dashboard and plastic around the gear shifter were folding outward. The contact was concerned that the parts would detach. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…”
filed Jan 6, 2026
“The interior door panels on both front doors of my 2016 Dodge Charger SXT have warped and pulled away from the frame near the window area. The defect appears to be heat-related, and the panels have progressively worsened over time. This issue has not only affected the cosmetic integrity of the…”
filed May 27, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the…Campaign 16V043000 · Jan 28, 2016
Structure problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Charger | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Charger | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Charger | 7 | 6% |
| 2018 Charger | 19 | 16% |
| 2017 Charger | 20 | 16% |
| 2015 Charger | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 Charger | 16 | 5% |
| 2013 Charger | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 Charger | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 Charger | 12 | 2% |
| 2010 Charger | 9 | 4% |
| 2009 Charger | 4 | 2% |
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.