2016 Dodge Charger body & structure problems

Related recalls

• Recall 16V043000Jan 28, 2016441,578 vehicles
  STRUCTURE

  FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.

  Risk: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.

What owners say

1. Filed Jan 6, 2026120,000 miTXBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the dashboard and plastic around the gear shifter were folding outward. The contact was concerned that the parts would detach. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The VIN was not available.

   NHTSA complaint #11709193 · source
2. Filed May 27, 2025RIBody & Structure

   The interior door panels on both front doors of my 2016 Dodge Charger SXT have warped and pulled away from the frame near the window area. The defect appears to be heat-related, and the panels have progressively worsened over time. This issue has not only affected the cosmetic integrity of the vehicle, but it also poses a safety risk by potentially interfering with side airbag deployment or window functionality. I believe this could compromise occupant safety in the event of…

   NHTSA complaint #11663183 · source
3. Filed Jan 3, 2025FLBody & StructureTransmission & Drivetrain

   Unexpected vehicle movement from power Train. I was changing my tire and the jack caused my vehicle body side to deform causing the vehicle to fall and nearly broke my leg.

   NHTSA complaint #11633813 · source
4. Filed Apr 26, 2024OHAirbagsBody & StructureOther / Unknown

   Interior door panels are letting loose and detaching from frame. Seems seems to be rather unsafe with the side airbags and all. Many forums online from Dodge Charger owners with same issue on all (4) doors. We need help getting Dodge to recall this issue and help make it right. We are getting quotes of up to $3,500 to complete the repair and replace interior door panels.

   NHTSA complaint #11585455 · source
5. Filed May 10, 2023MNBody & StructureFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11521403 · source
6. Filed Jan 10, 2023115,000 miKYBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side interior door panel became unsecured and partially detached from the door frame, causing the door to be difficult to open, closed, or unlocked. Additionally, the front driver’s side interior door panel was unsecured and partially detached; however, the door was able to be opened, closed, and unlocked normally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was made…

   NHTSA complaint #11500990 · source
7. Filed Sep 20, 202270,000 miCTBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door panel trim had separated from the door frame. The contact then stated that he was concerned that the separation of the door panel had started to rise towards the window, which might affect the air bag deployment in the event of a crash. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under…

   NHTSA complaint #11485465 · source
8. Filed Sep 12, 2022130,000 miVABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that all four interior door panels had begun to warp and detach from the frame of the door. The center console by the gear shifter was also warped. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and stated that the failure should not have occurred. The contact received confirmation from a third-party interior specialist. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that…

   NHTSA complaint #11483954 · source
9. Filed Aug 21, 2022TXBody & Structure

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11480403 · source
10. Filed Apr 26, 2022OKBody & Structure

    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

    NHTSA complaint #11462169 · source
11. Filed Sep 7, 202155,000 miKSBody & Structure

    The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the passenger’s side front door and driver’s side rear door panels started to detach from the body of the vehicle. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer referred her to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11432021 · source
12. Filed Sep 3, 2021CAAirbagsBody & StructureOther / Unknown

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11431635 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology