2016 Dodge Charger transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 18V281000May 1, 201813,928 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.

  Risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.

• Recall 17V097000Feb 14, 201769,298 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

  Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

What owners say

1. Filed May 14, 2026100,000 miMOTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contract owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 38 MPH, the vehicle began cranking. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road, where they called a relative. Once the relative arrived and inspected the vehicle, they noticed the drive shaft had detached. They drove back up the road the truck had just traveled and found the drive shaft. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who confirmed the drive shaft had detached from the…

   NHTSA complaint #11737747 · source
2. Filed Oct 20, 202589,996 miILTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal thumping sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact slowed down the thumping sound decreased; however, the faster the vehicle was driven, the louder the sound became. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the front driveshaft…

   NHTSA complaint #11694556 · source
3. Filed Jun 18, 2025CABrakesSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   Unknown/. 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. And almost crashed

   NHTSA complaint #11667617 · source
4. Filed Jun 17, 2025OHTransmission & Drivetrain

   My charger was a michigan state patrol vehicle all its maint. Kept up on and all recalls fixed and repaired properly, yet driving at 45mph and my front driveshaft gives out and ends up smashing off my transmission and transfer case and it hit and almost went through the passanger side floor board right under the passanger seat which if it had it would of messed my passanger up bad ,so now 12k + in repairs. Dodge has had multiple recalls over the years for this exact problem,…

   NHTSA complaint #11667329 · source
5. Filed May 1, 2025INTransmission & Drivetrain

   I have a continuous and ongoing problem with my draft shaft specifically the carrier bearing. This part has been giving me trouble for over a couple of years now and feel like it's going to break every time I pull in reverse and my local dealer manufacturer currently has no recalls for this which in 2018 they did.

   NHTSA complaint #11658144 · source
6. Filed Feb 24, 2025OHTransmission & Drivetrain

   I repaired my drive shaft in May of 2024 and I am already having this problem again. It appears this is a common issue with this vehicle. My vehicle is a 2016 Dodge charger. I paid $2000 to repair this the last time and am not happy that I am having the exact same problem again. It was repaired by Dodge, jeep, Chrysler in Springdale Ohio (Jake Sweeney)

   NHTSA complaint #11644441 · source
7. 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
8. Filed Sep 20, 2024ARTransmission & Drivetrain

   Loud noise coming from where the center console should be. I thought it could be something wrapped around the drive shaft but instead the drive shaft carrier bearing needs replaced. You can't get a shop to buy just the part they have to replace the entire piece!

   NHTSA complaint #11615620 · source
9. Filed Aug 18, 2024CATransmission & Drivetrain

   Loud noise while driving vehicle due to driveshaft center support bearing damaged. Currently in the process of getting it repaired.

   NHTSA complaint #11609216 · source
10. 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
11. Filed Sep 11, 2021NVElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    No warning lights. Loses power, shuts down when traveling. Must pull over, come to a complete stop, put vehicle in park, wait 2-3 minutes sometime longer before it will start back up, Has been occurring for at least 6`months now. Repair shop/dealer unable to confirm due to the fact that it doesn't occur when test driven!!

    NHTSA complaint #11432625 · source
12. Filed Aug 3, 202154,000 miKSTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change and when the mechanic inspected the vehicle, he noticed that the universal driveshaft was corroded and needed to be replaced. The mechanic referred the contact to the manufacturer to see if the VIN was under recall. The contact notified the manufacturer of the issue and was informed that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer stated…

    NHTSA complaint #11427587 · 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