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severe Owners of the 2016 Dodge Charger have filed 46 NHTSA complaints about the body, typically surfacing around 50,000 miles at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 Charger | 3 |
| 2013 Charger | 5 |
| 2014 Charger | 7 |
| 2015 Charger | 4 |
| 2016 Charger (this page) | 46 |
| 2017 Charger | 17 |
| 2018 Charger | 18 |
| 2019 Charger | 3 |
Of the 46 body complaints filed for the 2016 Dodge Charger, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Of the 12 model years of Dodge Charger we track for body problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 46.
Body accounts for 25% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 9 categories tracked.
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The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre authorization is required or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.** This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre authorization is required or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.** This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Digital imaging pre authorization is required for Smart Warranty Base dealers or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The most common complaint across these 46 cases is interior door panel separation on the 2016 Charger. Owners report panels on front driver, front passenger, rear driver, or rear passenger doors—sometimes all four—detaching, warping, or peeling away from the door frame. The failure typically becomes visible near the window area, leaving gaps and exposing interior wiring. Onset ranges from 6,000 miles to well over 100,000 miles, though most cluster between 40,000 and 70,000. Many owners note the issue worsens in heat and attribute the failure to poor-quality adhesive or thermal expansion of the foam backing.
Owners also report difficulty operating door locks and concerns about compromised window protection and airbag deployment safety. A small subset describes structural popping or cracking sounds from the B-pillar area on uneven road surfaces, and another reports center console and dashboard plastic peeling away.
Dodge dealers universally decline warranty repair, citing expired coverage or denying the defect as manufacturing-related. Repair costs run approximately $700 per door panel plus labor. Some owners mention an active class action lawsuit and note the issue is widely documented in online forums, suggesting this is a recognized pattern rather than isolated failure.
Same Dodge Charger body reports on nearby years: 2017 · 2018
Interior door panels on one or more doors detach, warp, or peel away from the door frame, exposing the underlying structure and wiring. The adhesive or fastening between the panel and frame fails, creating visible gaps especially along the window area.
When: Reports range from 6,000 to 130,000 miles; many occur between 40,000 and 70,000 miles. Some owners report onset within the first year of ownership or even five days after purchase.
Symptoms owners cite: Interior panel pulling away or separating from door frame; Visible gap between panel and window opening; Panel warping, peeling, or lifting upward; Wiring inside door exposed; Difficulty operating door lock/unlock mechanisms; Door locking misalignment; Poor window protection
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers identify the issue as requiring full interior door panel replacement at approximately $700 per panel plus labor. Some dealers decline to cover under warranty. No repair has been completed in most reported cases.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dodge and FCA typically cite vehicle being out of warranty or decline coverage as manufacturing defect. Some owners report active class action lawsuit. Manufacturer provided case numbers in some instances but offered no resolution. NHTSA referrals provided instead of remediation.
Popping, cracking, or creaking structural sounds originate from the driver-side door or B-pillar area (between front and rear doors), particularly when the vehicle body twists on uneven pavement.
When: Occurs during normal driving on uneven road surfaces; intermittent and difficult to reproduce consistently.
Symptoms owners cite: Popping or cracking sound from driver-side door or B-pillar; Sound increases on uneven pavement or road twist; Intermittent; comes and goes; Difficult for technicians to duplicate on demand
Repairs/costs cited: One dealer attempted blind repair by replacing seatbelt tensioner, which temporarily reduced the sound but did not resolve it. Dealer unable to duplicate or permanently fix on subsequent visits. Owner estimates issue is structural.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No formal recall or TSB addressed this complaint. Dealership warranty coverage ended during troubleshooting period.
Interior trim pieces, center console near gear shifter, and dashboard plastic separate, warp, or peel away from their mounting points due to adhesive failure.
When: Reports occur across the mileage spectrum; one noted at 15,000 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Center console peeling or separating from mounting; Dashboard plastic folding or warping outward; Trim around gear shifter lifting or separating; Floor trim separating
Repairs/costs cited: Owners cite replacement as only repair option; costs not specified for console/dashboard pieces.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Warranty denial is standard; vehicle often out of warranty at time of complaint.
Rear passenger door becomes inoperable, unable to open from outside or inside, unrelated to impact or collision.
When: Timing not specified; reported on one vehicle.
Symptoms owners cite: Rear driver or passenger door will not open from inside or outside; No prior impact or collision damage; Door becomes trapped in locked position
Repairs/costs cited: Not repaired; owner concerned about emergency egress.
Synthesized from 46 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
Tl-contact owns a 2016 Dodge charger ---- door panels are coming off--- car was purchased five days ago and door panels are coming off --- dealership stated vehicle was sold as is and paperwork was signed stating vehicle was being taken off of lot as is.... 0 recalls associated with this VIN...cb
Inside door paneling lifting off making it difficult to lock/ unlock. Being told this is a very common problem with the Dodge chargers. Very expensive to replace
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Dodge charger. The contact stated that the door panel on the driver's side detached from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to antioch Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (1810 auto center dr, antioch, ca 94509) where he was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and that he had to pay for the repair out of pocket. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Dodge charger. The contact stated that the inside panel of the front passenger door was peeling and exposing the interior of the door. The contact was concerned that if moisture entered the inside of the door, the ability to close, lock, and operate the door may be compromised. Sport durst automotive (4511 durham-chapel hill blvd, durham, nc 27707, (877) 262-3223)…
It's a meaningful issue. 46 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
Across the 34 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most body failures cluster between 34,000 and 70,000 miles, with the median around 50,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 34,000; a quarter make it past 70,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover body issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.