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2016 Dodge Charger Steering Problems

17 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

17
Complaints
2
Crashes
Jan 2017Nov 2019
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (17)

criticalSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2025

When Press on brake car still moves. Also when put in parked car will move forward or backwards a few inches. Steering wheel does not feel right as if feels not secure when driving.when trying to go in right lane on freeway steering wheel was not all the way responding as if felt like it was loose and not connected to what pairs it’s spose to be.

NHTSA #: 11667617
criticalSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2025

There’s multiple issues I’ve had with this car since day one. One of them almost causing a crash on the interstate going 70mph.

NHTSA #: 11639040
criticalSTEERING
CrashFiled: Jan 2023

as I was driving getting ready to make a turn I suddenly lost control of my car. The steering wheel became stiff and was unable to move it ultimately causing me to crash, Dodge/Chrysler needs to get there stuff together and do something about this, this is ridiculous, would not recommend buying anything involved with the brand whatsoever

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NHTSA #: 11503485
criticalSTEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2018

2016 dodge hellcat front struts replaced in may 18 2018 now the struts are having the same problem car isn't driving straight and struts are on back order since sep 22 until now. Bought the car 9/2/18 and the redding dealership used car manager dave birch and the owner steve roberts have been unprofessional in talking to me.

NHTSA #: 11144152
highSTEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2020

I purchased 2016 dodge charger one month ago from california auto direct in montclair. While signing the paperwork, we questioned a $1,000 dealer charge which they explained was for a thorough inspection before putting their car on the lot to sell (all lies). Since I purchased the car on 3/7/20, the car has stalled on me while driving 3 times.

NHTSA #: 11320691
mediumSTEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2020

Car starting to make a strange rattling noise - took it to shop was told drive shaft is coming apart car only has 74,000 miles. Was also told rear shocks are bad, rear brakes pads are very low and rear stablizer bar (suspension components) have rotted out bushings. A year ago the car doors started to fall apart both driver and passenger doors.

NHTSA #: 11342996
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Nov 2019

My power steering will randomly shut off. It happens intermittently. It makes it very easy to lose control.

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NHTSA #: 11278536
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2019

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.

NHTSA #: 11228583
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jun 2018

Loss of power steering, dash cluster lights flashing uncontrollably, dash cluster indicated engine RPM fluctuating wildly while in motion and while stationary and while turning. Transmission or gear shifter made continuous or odd clicking while in motion and while stationary even after vehicle was place in park.

NHTSA #: 11104478
mediumSTEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2017

I notice when I'm on the interstate or drive at speeds past 55 miles an hour when I press thenbrakes to slow down or stop the car begins to shake. It does that sometimes and sometimes it doesn't.

NHTSA #: 11032856
mediumSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2017

I bought a car dodge charger 2016 srt from saudi arabia alkhobar umc (united motors company) dodge dealer show room I received the car on 23rd march 2016. All regular maintenance are done in umc center since then.

NHTSA #: 10946933
mediumSTEERING,STRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge charger. While attempting to switch from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal, the steering column undercarriage trapped the contact's foot on two separate occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired.

NHTSA #: 10892437
lowSTEERING,SUSPENSION
Filed: Jun 2023

Vehicle was diagnosed as needing a new drive shaft I see a recall for 2016 dodger chargers how do we have this covered?

NHTSA #: 11528212
lowSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2023

The power steering goes in and out completely loosing power steering while Maneuvering A curve in the road it completely stops or if it's already out it will come back on while steering so your giving a lot of force then suddenly you have power steraing again you harshly turn to almost swerve off the road or towards traffic.

NHTSA #: 11504231
lowSTEERING
Filed: Sep 2020

While driving steering column became very tight almost impossible to turn with an indicator stating power steering assist off. Service system. I was driving on a city street.

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NHTSA #: 11354288
lowSTEERING,SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jul 2020

Motor mount blows out due to it being filled with hydraulic fluid causing issues with steering and braking. This happened while driving the car causing it to move around while driving any speed was on the freeway when it happened.

NHTSA #: 11340700
lowSTEERING,SUSPENSION
CrashFiled: Oct 2017

While driving on dirt road at about 15 or 20 MPH, I was steering straight in the intended direction, without any swaying, fishtailing, the vehicle accelerated and veered left thus, coming to rest in a drain ditch....updated 10/11/17 *bf updated 10/18/17 *bf updated 7/24/18*jb *tr

NHTSA #: 11031609

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