2016 Dodge Challenger Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2016 Dodge Challenger, 21% of its 78 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 20,676 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 16
- 21% of 78
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 20,676 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners describe a loud bang or clunking noise from underneath the car during acceleration or when coming to a stop at low speeds, sometimes accompanied by a dragging sensation.
- Some report a rear differential grinding noise while turning that was diagnosed and repaired by the dealer.
- Several owners describe the drive shaft carrier bearing disintegrating, leaving the drive shaft unsupported and at risk of breaking loose while driving.
- Paddle shifters were reported to downshift instead of upshifting when requested at various speeds.
- One owner reported the transmission sticking in gear both while parked and while driving, requiring synchro and clutch plate replacement.
- One owner described the drivetrain breaking off entirely with a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
When 2016 Dodge Challenger transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 16, 2016, latest Apr 21, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Dodge Challenger
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Challenger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Dodge Challenger transmission reliable?
- NHTSA lists 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2016 Challenger, making up 21% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 20,676 miles.
- Are there any transmission recalls for the 2016 Dodge Challenger?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area of the 2016 Challenger.
- What transmission problems do 2016 Challenger owners report?
- Owners report clunking or banging noises during acceleration or stopping, drive shaft carrier bearing failures, paddle shifters downshifting unexpectedly, and transmissions sticking in gear.
- Did any 2016 Challenger transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 fire among the 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2016 Challenger.
- How does the 2016 Challenger compare to other years for transmission complaints?
- The 2016 model's 16 transmission & powertrain complaints and 21% share are higher than most other Challenger years, though 2015 had a higher share at 23% and 2010 had more raw complaints at 36.