2016 Dodge Challenger
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2016 Dodge Challenger.
What to watch for on the 2016 Dodge Challenger
Lifter and Camshaft Failure (HEMI Tick)
Lifter rollers seize or wear and then chew up the camshaft.
Rocker Arm and Lifter Tick
Roller rocker arms can wear their bearings and cause a tick, misfire and a damaged camshaft lobe.
3 more known problems on the 2016 Challenger
Your guide shows all of them and which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.
Recalls on the 2016 Dodge Challenger
Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
Electrical system: wiring
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
Source: NHTSA
What 78 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2016 Dodge Challenger at a glance
- Trims
- R/TR/T Scat PackSESRT 392SRT HellcatSXT
- Engine
- 5.7L 8-Cylinder, 6.4L 8-Cylinder, 3.6L 6-Cylinder, 6.2L 8-Cylinder Supercharged
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd, Manual 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Coupe
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2016 Dodge Challenger?
Owners have filed 78 complaints about the 2016 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA, most often about the power train. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include lifter and camshaft failure, rocker arm and lifter tick and oil filter housing and oil cooler leak. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2016 Dodge Challenger reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2016 Dodge Challenger?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2016 Dodge Challenger listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.