2016 Dodge Charger Electrical Problems
20 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Electrical Recalls (1)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Owner Complaints (20)
Headlamps are not working therefore causing a safety issue when driving at night. Initially, 2 years ago, April 2021 the driver headlamp was not working. Dodge dealership had replaced and within the year the bulb would come off and on intermittently.
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Driver Seat will automatically move forward or back during the car actively moving. Moving all the way forward and extending back where unable to reach pedals. Extremely dangerous potentially causing and accident, with serious leg injuries.
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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.
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Smell coming out blower from coming under hood. Dealer can not find a problem is burnt smell when have blower going when driving the car. I had three different times this happen.I do not I know what to do.
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Car wouldnt start made a clicking sound on April 30. Started and drove home from store. On March 31 the car died on me in traffic with no warning.
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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.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off with the keys removed from the ignition while the instrument panel remained illuminated. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.
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Odometer Faud. The contact purchased a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while attempting to have the vehicle diagnosed, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy.
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The headlight bulbs, like a past recall on the 2011-2012 Chargers, regularly fry through fuses and stop working. This is obviously caused by a more serious issue in the vehicle and should be recalled.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was a feature on the vehicle that allowed him to position the driver's chair to certain settings from driver one to driver two. While the contact was attempting to enter the vehicle and engage this feature, his daughter placed her head in between the head rest and the rear window.
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While in motion on the highway, my check engine light kept popping on and off. My vehicle started to feel like it was losing power whenever I began to accelerate. It does drive but it makes a very loud, unsettling noise when driving.
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Heather makes noises when blowing bolts are missing that holds the front grill or bumper
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When I recently tried to close my sun roof on my 2016 dodge charger rally, I wasnt able to do so. The car was on, I even called and did the system reboot with a rep but that didnt help, I tried turning the car off and back on, nothing worked.
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The car has had over 5 batteries in the last year and 3 in the last 2 months. Something is constantly draining the battery in my car and making them go very bad. Also the car will be dead if I park it too long because of the electrical issue and it’s been a huge problem for me.
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Engine problems after problems on all charger no warning sign or nothing and electric issues on whole vehicle work temporarily
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The battery keeps going dead without a transmission issue.
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Back up camera still shows rear view even after changing out of reverse. Also the door panel glue has failed as well as the glue on the panel around the gear control.
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I was driving down the highway when my trunk flew open causing my car to come to a complete stop before I could get onto the shoulder and this scenerio almost caused me to get into a wreck. I had my children in the car and they were very scared! Its ridiculous that it just shuts off before even giving a warning!
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The harness on the car is defected and the engine light will not go off on the car.
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17v097 recall to3
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