general problems of the 2016 Dodge Charger

19 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2016 Dodge Charger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Dodge Charger based on all problems reported for the 2016 Charger.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2026

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.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2026

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.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact purchased the vehicle, and the vehicle was taken for the emissions test; however, the vehicle failed the emissions test. The contact notified the dealer and was informed that some unknown sensors had been replaced, and to allow for a week for the vehicle to adjust. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stopped by the dealer to pick up the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that in the evening, the vehicle failed to restart. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 40 mph, there was white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a plastic burning odor and an abnormal fuel odor entering the vehicle through the a/c vents. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact requested that the vehicle have a full inspection, and the dealer refused. The contact was informed that the spark plugs and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2023

Engine problems after problems on all Charger no warning sign or nothing and electric issues on whole vehicle work temporarily.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2023

Headlights go out when replacing. Fuel smell in cab. Engine ticking front wheels knocking on bumps inspection done by police could cause major wreck all of the above.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2022

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while accelerated at approximately 50 mph she heard a clicking noise in the engine. The engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but the contact was uncertain. The dealer nor the manufacture was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2021

The car randomly dies. I will come to a stop sign or stop light and it will shut off without warning. Usually I put the car in park and it starts back up without issues. Last time it happened when I started it back up it was stuck in 3rd gear. I've had it towed to landmark Dodge before and they said cam shaft sensor so they replaced it. Then it happened again and they agreed it was the battery. Replaced the battery. Does it again (this last time when it wouldn't come out of 3rd gear. Check engine light now on and no traction control) tow to landmark they keep it for 3 days and they said it was acting normal and they see nothing wrong. Waiting for it to happen again. Every time landmark tells me my car is fine.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2021

No warning lights. Loses power, shuts down when traveling. Must pull over, come to a complete stop, put vehicle in park, wait 2-3 minutes sometime longer before it will start back up, has been occurring for at least 6`months now. Repair shop/dealer unable to confirm due to the fact that it doesn't occur when test driven!!.

9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2020

I was headed to work yesterday morning and before I got to work I heard a loud noice under the hood and smoke starting rolling out of under the hood. I pulled over to the closest intersection to get off highway and discovered oil all over the car and all under the car. I contacted my dealership that I just bought the car through (haven't even made the first payment) and they towed it back to the dealership. Further inspection they said the design of the car how it pulls air through the fender it sucked water up from driving down the highway and hydro locked the motor. I do zero first roads on my vehicles so it's definitely not right for this to happen driving down a highway and throw a rod through the motor. My extended warranty won't cover it nor will my insurance. It's a brand new car. I need help!!.

10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2020

Car keeps cutting off when driving disabling traction control and sport control due to bad alternator this happened on the freeway and on surface streets and can cause an accident because you lose complete power from the car with no notice.

11 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2019

My car was parked on a hit and run on August of 2018. My car was parked on a flood March 2019, my car has repairs covered by the insurance of $19,000 and it's still in the shop. I honestly think that my vehicle is not safe for me to drive.

12 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2018

My wife bought me a 2016 Dodge hellcat labor day weekend sale, this was a present 9/1/2018 I bought the Lincoln 9/2/2018 she bought me the hellcat. When my wife went back to the dealership, they never took my wife out to test drive the car or gave her the car fax report or pointed out any defects. The dealer also told my wife that we were the second owners. I had to buy a carfax report to find out and argue with the dealership that I was the 3rd owner. My wife bought the hellcat 9/2/2018 and I had it back at the dealership 9/14/2018 for multiple issues 1. Rattling in the front every time drive over a bump 2. The vehicle would pull to the right. 3. A piece of paint on the back bumper where the trunk met the bumper had damage. 4. Tires where balled on the inside tire and less than 1/32 on the outside tire. All these issues were a fight and should've never been questioned, the dealership knew about these problems and I still had to fight, I ended up paying for 2 tires the dealership had my car for 49 days at the crown motors of redding. The only issues resolved was the tires and paint chip. Then 11/12/18 to 12/3/2018 the car was back in the shop a second time for the same problem at the Dodge roseville auto mall to fix the rattling problems in the front. In between the dates from 11/12 � 12/3 the dealership called me up and said my vehicle was ready. Myself and the service manager test drove it and discovered that the noise was still not fixed. 12/3/2018 we drove it again and the noise was finally fixed but the pulling to the right still appeared to still be happening. I was told that's common after a wheel alignment I wanted to disagree, but I had no more fight left in me especially after finding out about my wife's medical problems. I'm just disgusted with the whole situation especially with the owner of crown motors and I had a case with the bbb that I won.

13 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2018

Se apag� mientras manejaba por lo que se remplazo DE bomba DE gasolina en agosto 2017 y DE nuevo en junio DE 2018 encendi� la luz del motor en el panel, ruido fuerte en el motor. Remplazo DE tapa DE bloque septiembre 2017 y DE nuevo en junio DE 2018.

14 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2018

After driving on a highway at normal highway speeds, I parked my car in a motel parking lot, got out, and noticed oil sprayed onto the passenger side front and back doors including part of the rear bumper, saw oil sprayed on the passenger front tire, and noticed a puddle of oil on the ground under the passenger front door . After checking the oil dipstick, it registered zero oil. No warning lights or sound alerted me that the oil level was low. I towed my car to the dealer and they found that an oil cooler hose ruptured and resulted in complete oil loss. It is still in the shop waiting for a replacement hose. This defective hose problem was found on 2017 Charger models that could result in engine seizure or fire and they will be recalled in September 2018. Apparently some 2016 models have the same problem. I want to make sure the replacement hose the dealer ordered is a new type designed not to fail like the original equipment to avoid a potential disaster in the future while I'm driving the car.

15 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that their spouse was involved in a crash due to the crusie control. The contacts spouse was driving at 55 mp down into a lower hill area. A dear jumped out and the spouse attempted to stop however, the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle swerved as they almost struck the dear but the vehicle flew off a cliff and hit six trees. Some farmers helped the spouse out of the car and the vehicle was stuck in between a coupel of trees. The spouse was not distracted, their was a police report made, injuries were sustained. The spouse suffered a mild concussion, broken rib, head injuiries broken bones ect. , medical attention was given. The vehicle was not diagnosed and is totaled, the dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not informed of the issue. The failure mileage was 42,000. Jw.

16 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2017

17v097 recall to3.

17 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2017

I was driving on the highway. Pulled off highway into gas station and gassed up. When trying to start engine it made a heavy, thunking sound while trying to turn over. Got it towed to a garage where they said the engine dropped a valve and needed to be replaced. Then had it towed to another garage and got the same exact diagnosis - dropped a valve, cylinder destroyed, engine a total loss and needs to be replaced. The owner of the second garage said dropping a valve is a problem with the v8 2006 Charger.

18 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2017

Smell coming out blower from coming under hood. Dealer can not find a problem is burnst smell when have blower going when driving the car. I had three different times this happen. I do not I know what to do. I reach to Dodge and it is now has records of it. I found oil under engine cover which they have said enough about!!!!!!!! so if this car catch fire or blow up do to dealer was aware of issues.

19 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2016

The contact owned a 2016 Dodge Charger. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front of the vehicle was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police and a fire report were filed. No injuries were reported. The fire department determined the engine was the result of the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,200.


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