2016 Dodge Charger Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 182 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Dodge Charger overview page.
What owners report
“WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT POPPING ON AND OFF. MY VEHICLE STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS LOSING POWER…”NHTSA complaint 11270820 — filed 10/24/2019
“FUEL SMELL IN CAR AND DYING AFTER FILL UP FUEL LEAKING FROM RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL ON POLICE CHARGER FOR TOWN OF ROLAND”NHTSA complaint 11270594 — filed 10/24/2019
“AS REPORTED ON AT LEAST 7 OTHER CARS, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP HEATED UP SO MUCH A HOLE WAS MELTED…”NHTSA complaint 11183992 — filed 03/04/2019
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Dodge Charger have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Dodge Charger: 25 of 182 complaints on file (13.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Dodge Charger have in total?
182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
