10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,265 miles

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2016 Dodge Charger Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #39

May 012022

Charger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car has strong smell of gas inside. Seeing by the other reports here that there is a regular problem with the fuel pump causing this issue. Is a safety hazard for obvious reasons. Drive shaft failed last year at less than 60,000 miles, but luckily had it replaced under dealership warranty. Others have not been so lucky, as I can see in these reports. Like tons of other reports here, door panels are also warping and disconnecting from the inside of the car. A completely cheap and poor design, and am shocked to see that nearly EVERY problem I've experienced with this car is COMMONLY experienced by other owners of this car. No idea how there haven't been more recalls, it's criminal that owners of this vehicle are left to foot the bill (THOUSANDS of $$$) for all of its defects.

- Rogers, MN, USA

problem #38

Aug 082022

Charger

  • miles
The rear drivers side passenger door will not open from the outside, and it wont open from the inside either. If someone needed to get out of or in to this car in a hurry (say it was on fire) this would be very bad. The car has not had anything impact it on this side.

- Smithville, TX, USA

problem #37

Jan 042022

Charger

  • miles
All four of my vehicle doors panel are coming apart leaving all the wiring getting damaged by heat and cold. They have so many complaints about this matter and these Dealerships are saying they not responsible for it. Total cost $2400

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #36

Sep 032021

Charger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Chrysler/|Dodge 300's/Charger have a known issue with door panel warping because of material or design defect. A judged rule 08/26/21 that there is an expressed warranty and that they should be repaired outside of the manufacture's warranty, which is when the defect shows up. I have tried both the dealership and customer care Auburn Hills, Michigan to no avail. I am stuck with making the very costly repair myself on a vehicle that I can't sell for what should be its value without the defect showing. I am a disable veteran and a senior so neither of those prospect are appealing. What can I do to get the dealer to fix the defect in light of the judge's ruling or other consumer protection laws? I need to get a replacement vehicle and can't get a reasonable return on this investment with the defect. Please help me.

- Wildomar, CA, USA

problem #35

Jun 092021

Charger

  • miles
both of my front door panels and dash are peeling away. Took vehicle to Redland's Dodge and was told there was nothing they could do. We were instructed to contact Dodge directly. Dodge corporate declined the claim, stating it was not manufacturer defect. I have noticed others Dodge owners with similar complaints.

- Grand Terrace, CA, USA

problem #34

Jun 072021

Charger

  • 28,000 miles
The contact's son owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front passenger-€™s side door and panel detached from the door frame. The contact also stated that the front passenger-€™s side door was unable to lock due to the failure. The local dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. Tim Short Superstore (250 Cassidy Blvd, Pikeville, KY 41501:(606) 432-1716) was also contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

- Johnson City, TN, USA

problem #33

Jun 012021

Charger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Door panel is separating from the door and window on the passenger side

- Conway, SC, USA

problem #32

Feb 012020

Charger

  • 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated the material on the front driver's and passenger's side door panels were deteriorating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer courtesy Chrysler Dodge Ram of superstition springs (6130 E auto park dr, mesa, AZ 85206, (480) 569-2986) where it was diagnosed with needing the front driver's and passenger's side door panels to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #31

Nov 212020

Charger

  • 21,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the door panel on the driver's side detached from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to antioch Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (1810 auto center dr, antioch, ca 94509) where he was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and that he had to pay for the repair out of pocket. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.

- Oakley, CA, USA

problem #30

Aug 052020

Charger

  • miles
Panel on the driver inside is separating from door frame. Certain panel on both side is separating.

- Monroe, LA, USA

problem #29

Jul 022020

Charger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The inside door panels on the front and rear passenger's side of the vehicle are peeling and detaching from the door frames

- Mullica Hill, NJ, USA

problem #28

Aug 012019

Charger

  • 18,000 miles
The interior door panels are warping. I have replaced one and need to do the other. The trunk lid had no gap between the bottom of the lid and rear end, so there was a constant vibration causing the paint to flake away. If I step on the accelerator too hard, the engines RPM shoots up but the engine gets no power and the remains either at a stand still or will coast until the issue passes.

- Claymont, DE, USA

problem #27

Nov 012018

Charger

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that all four doors panel started to detach from the door frame. The contact stated the damage to the front passenger, front driver and rear passenger doors were severely damaged and the rear driver door recently started to become detached. The contact took the vehicle to star Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (5101 S 1st St, abilene, tx 79605) where they referred him to the manufacturer. The contact had yet to speak to the manufacturer about the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

- Abilene, TX, USA

problem #26

Mar 222018

Charger 8-cyl

  • 109,423 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the door panel detached from the door frame. The contact stated that the wires inside of the door panel were exposed. Additionally, the console near the gear shift lever was also separated. The vehicle was taken to rockie williams premier Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (600 pleasant grove rd, mt. Juliet, tn 37122) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the door panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 109,423. Consumer also stated window panel is starting to separate from the door frame on rear driver and passenger side as well.

- Antioch, TN, USA

problem #25

Jun 092020

Charger

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the inside door panels on the front and rear passenger's side of the vehicle detached from the door frames. Cronic Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at (2515 N expy, griffin, ga 30223; (770) 227-4271) was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to be inspected nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Jackson, GA, USA

problem #24

Jun 172020

Charger

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the door panels on the front driver's and passenger's doors were detached from the door frame. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

- Camilla, GA, USA

problem #23

Jun 012020

Charger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the door panels on both the front driver and passenger side detached from the door frames. The vehicle was not taken to be inspected not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Newton, GA, USA

problem #22

Jun 302020

Charger 8-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
Driver and passenger side door panels are warped and detaching from the top of the panel where panel meets the window. Vehicle was taken into dealership for assistance and panel could not be fixed. Technicians notifed me this is a common issue with the 2016 model and to replaced each door panel wood be $700 per panel plus labor cost. Current forums discuss same issue. This is a manufacturer defect!

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #21

Aug 242018

Charger

  • 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the inner and outer door panels were detached from the door frame. The contact stated that the failure caused the mis alignment of the door lock which made it difficult to access the door lock/unlock button while attempting to unlock the door. Russell westbrook Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of van nuys (6110 van nuys blvd, van nuys, ca 91401, 818-646-2364) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was referred to the dealer to have the vehicle inspected however, the dealer declined to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle inspected. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

problem #20

Feb 122020

Charger

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that that the door panels on both the driver and passenger side doors were warped, leaving a space between the door frame and the door panel. Napleton's northlake Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (3701 northlake blvd, lake park, fl 33403) was contacted and notified of the failure. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Port St. Lucy, FL, USA

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