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2016 Dodge Charger

5 open recalls

Every repair below is free.

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  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Electrical system

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4,815,661 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Power train

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 13,928 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V281000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Equipment

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 61,791 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 69,298 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V097000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 441,578 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V043000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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