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2016 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

11 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

11
Complaints
1
Fires
Jan 2026Oct 2016
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (11)

criticalENGINE
Filed: Jun 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.

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NHTSA #: 11101958
criticalENGINE
Filed: Jun 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.

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NHTSA #: 11001747
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: May 2016

Tl* 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.

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NHTSA #: 10863381
highENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2017

After filling my charger up with premium fuel, it immediately stalls without warning while I am driving, I lose the power steering and I am unable restart it right away. It happens every time I fill up, and I have paid over $500 dollars to the dealership to trouble shoot it, and they do not have a clue. Very dangerous feeling.

NHTSA #: 10970591
highENGINE
Filed: Feb 2017

Car stalls while driving

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NHTSA #: 10949811
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while accelerating at approximately 50 MPH, she heard a clicking noise coming from the engine. The engine warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11479584
mediumENGINE
Filed: Apr 2022

Oil was leaking upper and lower intake and oil filter adapter housing and gaskets needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11459872
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Feb 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle exhaust fumes were present in the cabin of the vehicle causing the 6-year-old daughter to become ill. Also, the traction stability control warning light would illuminate while driving at various speeds.

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NHTSA #: 11449973
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at unknown speed, the traction control warning light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated to 30 MPH. The driver was able to park on the side of the road for 30 minutes before restarting the vehicle and drove to her destination.

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NHTSA #: 11437291
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Oct 2016

Driving on highway, became nauseated and dizzy from fumes coming from a/c vents. Dealer found leaking heater core. Car was new with less than 100 miles.

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NHTSA #: 10919302
lowENGINE
Filed: Jan 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

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NHTSA #: 11711829

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