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2016 Dodge Charger Electrical Problems

20 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

20
Complaints
1
Recalls
Jan 2017Dec 2017
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Electrical Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #18V332000

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)

criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Aug 2023

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.

NHTSA #: 11540982
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Aug 2021

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.

NHTSA #: 11428763
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 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.

NHTSA #: 11311713
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2017

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.

NHTSA #: 10946693
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2022

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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NHTSA #: 11461278
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 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.

NHTSA #: 11443834
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2020

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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NHTSA #: 11318720
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2025

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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NHTSA #: 11689555
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: May 2023

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.

NHTSA #: 11521392
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
Filed: Nov 2019

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.

NHTSA #: 11277604
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

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.

NHTSA #: 11270820
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2018

Heather makes noises when blowing bolts are missing that holds the front grill or bumper

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NHTSA #: 11161045
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2018

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.

NHTSA #: 11123402
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2024

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.

NHTSA #: 11628796
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2024

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

NHTSA #: 11568232
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2021

The battery keeps going dead without a transmission issue.

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NHTSA #: 11398215
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2020

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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NHTSA #: 11363418
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2020

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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NHTSA #: 11337494
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2017

The harness on the car is defected and the engine light will not go off on the car.

NHTSA #: 11056100
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2017

17v097 recall to3

NHTSA #: 11034742

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