Are 2016 Dodge Charger door panels a common problem?

Yes. Structure & Body complaints, which include door panel separation, make up 56 of 182 total complaints for the 2016 Charger, a 31% share, the highest share among the model years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Dodge Charger door panels?

No. The only related recall (16V043000) covers tire jack use without wheel chocks, not door panel separation.

At what mileage do these body issues usually appear?

NHTSA data lists a median mileage at failure of 46,000 for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Charger.

Did the structure and body issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA lists 1 crash and 4 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Charger, with 0 fires reported.

2016 Dodge Charger Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 56 of 182 total complaints (31%) on the 2016 Dodge Charger, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Most owners describe door panels separating from the door frame, with median failure mileage at 46,000. One related recall covers tire jack use, not the door panel issue.

Structure & Body complaints: 56; 31% of 182
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 46,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Interior door panels separate or peel away from the door frame, often on the driver's side first.
The gap left by the separating panel exposes the window frame and window mechanism.
Owners report the panel separation seems tied to heat, with the adhesive foam expanding and losing grip.
Some owners noticed the issue within days of purchase, while others report it appearing at higher mileage.
One owner reported the steering column undercarriage trapped a foot when switching between brake and accelerator pedals.

When 2016 Dodge Charger body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 2, 2016, latest Jan 6, 2026.

56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Jan 2026; peak Jul 2020 (5).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Dodge Charger

NHTSA 16V043000Jan 28, 2016Structure & Body441,578 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.

Structure & Body complaints by Charger model year

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

201010 (4%)
201116 (2%)
201215 (2%)
201316 (4%)
201419 (6%)
20155 (4%)
201656 (31%)
201724 (19%)
201819 (16%)
20197 (6%)
20204 (7%)
20211 (3%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are 2016 Dodge Charger door panels a common problem?: Yes. Structure & Body complaints, which include door panel separation, make up 56 of 182 total complaints for the 2016 Charger, a 31% share, the highest share among the model years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Dodge Charger door panels?: No. The only related recall (16V043000) covers tire jack use without wheel chocks, not door panel separation.
At what mileage do these body issues usually appear?: NHTSA data lists a median mileage at failure of 46,000 for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Charger.
Did the structure and body issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA lists 1 crash and 4 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Charger, with 0 fires reported.