2016 Dodge Challenger power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Dodge Challenger — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a serious vehicle safety issue caused by negligent service performed by Tony T’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, located at 7250 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017. The dealership performed a borescope inspection of the rear differential on my 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, as documented…”
filed Apr 21, 2026
“I had a recall fixed at dodge for PCM since then service power steering comes on and the steering wheel locks up sometimes I'm driving and it seizes up it started at 37000 miles And when my extended warranty was up 3yr manufacture 6 yr extended warranty but since we purchased it in the beginning…”
filed Aug 8, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
Power Train problems in other Challenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Challenger | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 Challenger | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 Challenger | 7 | 12% |
| 2018 Challenger | 8 | 11% |
| 2017 Challenger | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 Challenger | 29 | 23% |
| 2014 Challenger | 12 | 8% |
| 2013 Challenger | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 Challenger | 17 | 7% |
| 2011 Challenger | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 Challenger | 36 | 12% |
| 2009 Challenger | 27 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Dodge Challenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.