How many steering complaints does the 2016 Dodge Charger have?

NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2016 Dodge Charger, which is 9% of the 182 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Dodge Charger?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for steering on the 2016 Dodge Charger, though one owner complaint mentions a driveshaft recall inquiry unrelated to a listed recall record.

At what mileage do steering problems usually happen on the 2016 Charger?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2016 Charger is about 29,588 miles.

Have steering issues on the 2016 Charger caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 7 injuries associated with steering complaints on the 2016 Dodge Charger.

2016 Dodge Charger Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2016 Dodge Charger, 9% of its 182 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls on file. Median mileage at failure was about 29,588 miles, with 2 crashes and 7 injuries reported.

Steering complaints: 17; 9% of 182
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 29,588 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the power steering suddenly and intermittently shutting off, requiring the car to be pulled over and restarted before steering assist returns.
Some describe the steering wheel becoming very stiff or almost impossible to turn, sometimes with a dash message indicating power steering assist was off.
Others report the steering column trapped a foot when switching between the brake and accelerator pedals.
Several complaints describe losing steering control while turning or maneuvering a curve, with assist cutting in and out and causing sudden, hard steering input.
One complaint describes veering off the road without any warning while driving straight, resulting in a crash.

When 2016 Dodge Charger steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 2, 2016, latest Jun 18, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Jun 2025; peak Oct 2017 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2016 Dodge Charger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Charger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201010 (4%)
201139 (6%)
201253 (8%)
201330 (8%)
201462 (18%)
201513 (10%)
201617 (9%)
20178 (6%)
20184 (3%)
20199 (8%)
20200 (0%)
20211 (3%)
20221 (6%)
20232 (8%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2016 Dodge Charger have?: NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2016 Dodge Charger, which is 9% of the 182 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Dodge Charger?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for steering on the 2016 Dodge Charger, though one owner complaint mentions a driveshaft recall inquiry unrelated to a listed recall record.
At what mileage do steering problems usually happen on the 2016 Charger?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2016 Charger is about 29,588 miles.
Have steering issues on the 2016 Charger caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 7 injuries associated with steering complaints on the 2016 Dodge Charger.