Jan 25, 2023AirbagsCrash
Airbags did not deploy in a high speed frontal collision.
NHTSA ODI 11503586
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What 182 owners told NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Charger EV
These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.
All (182)Crash / fire / injury (13)Body & structure (53)Fuel system (26)Electrical system (25)Engine (25)Transmission & drivetrain (25)Steering (17)Airbags (9)Brakes (8)Lights (8)Suspension (7)
3 of 182 complaints match · Airbags · crash/fire/injury only · clear filters
Dec 16, 2021AirbagsCrash1 injury
The contact owned a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 - 15 MPH, another vehicle suddenly crashed into his vehicle from the rear driver's side at approximately 55 MPH. The contact stated that the driver’s side A-pillar and driver’s side rear B-pillar were severely crushed, but no air bags deployed. A police report was made. The vehicle was towed from the scene and deemed a total loss. The contact suffered a concussion, bruising along the left side of his body, memory loss, and a broken collar bone. The contact was not aware of anyone else had sustained any injuries. The contact went to the hospital to seek medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
NHTSA ODI 11443991
Nov 19, 2017AirbagsCrash
WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY POWER STEERING UNIT FELL OUT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND COULD NOT STEP ON THE BRAKE FLU ABOUT A HUNDRED FEET IN THE AIR CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS... ...UPDATED 11/21/17 *BF
NHTSA ODI 11047332
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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2016 Dodge Charger EV verdict →