Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
13 -19 City / 21 -30 HWY
Horsepower
305 -707
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Haylie B
This is a 2 door car so definitely not a mom vehicle.
As far as a challenger, it is not a mom car. I do not recommend this if you have children. Simple because it does not have 4 doors. But as for a single person or couple it is a great car. Lots of storage space and moving room. I have had my challenger for about 4 months now and haven't had any problems out of it. The gas mileage is great and will get up and go as in speed wise. This is a nice looking clean vehicle for car junkies and muscle car people.
accountCircle Mike J
Awesome fast car. Dependable and nice looking.
Love all of the features such as heating and ac seats, heated steering wheel. I love the auto start. The car drives smoothly and is fast when needed. The ability to use Bluetooth with my podcasts and phone calls is great. Very good on gas mileage. Great rims and I love the color.
accountCircle Abigail F
I love that my car looks like a sports car.
I love how my car looks and sounds, I like that it goes fast I like that it is a six speed manual transmission. It however is not really kid friendly. I don't really like that you have to pull the seat forward to get inside the backseat. I do not like that it does not have a backup camera.
accountCircle Shadd Kauffman
Overall mixture of performance and luxury.
I drove a Chevy Sonic saving for an American Muscle car.During those ego reducing three years, I read, researched, drove, looked at, talked to owners of different cars. I decided on this car. Yes it’s heavier. Yes the foreign cars that are lighter and havesmaller engines are faster. Big FRIGGEN WHOOP!! This is my dream, my car, my decision and I had no idea how amazing it felt when I sat in it. THEN the heated leather seats and steering wheel, the voice recognition commands, the auto start, the different steering settings, the seat hugged me, the power thrilled me and ya, I got beat by a yakahamee 6740 (not sure what it was) but it also looked like a glow stick on a roller skate and the guy looked so uncomfortable. I was laid back with my shiny new s**y hot mamma with leather filled goodness laughing as I listened to the amazing system feeling the roar. I have not been that satisfied (with a car pervs) ever in my entire life and I have had some great ones. Get one because you can talk yourself into anything but you’ll never talk yourself out of one of these.
accountCircle Marco A
Great commuter and first car, the dodge challenger act.
My 2016 dodge challenger is a great commuter vehicle and a great family car. For it being a 2 door my 4 year old loves it and my partner enjoys taking it to work. The seats are nicely bolstered and the car is pretty reliable. Car has no issues at 50k miles runs great with little maintenance.
accountCircle Shanah Y
Very fast car. Very comfortable and roomy. Great for taking trips.
The car handles extremely well being as large and heavy as it is. This is the second Challenger that I've had and wouldn't hesitate to buy another!
accountCircle Dakota L
It is a very expensive vehicle.
Great driving, smooth, fast. The leather in the interior is genuine and smooth. I absolutely love the vehicle and I would recommend it to everybody.
accountCircle Zackary L
Amazing look and incredible reliability!
The dodge challenger has definitely met and surpassed my expectations. Performance is great and e car is very reliable. I haven't had any problems with the engine or features. Along with being a great, reliable car, the look is amazing. Very sleek and has that sports car feel. Highly recommend buying or leasing a challenger.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle John smith
Nothing about dodge
How can you say dodge and luxury in the same sentence lol.
accountCircle Arthur S. Scott
Transmission & water pump
I purchased 2016 Challenger new 3 years ago. The water pump went after 2 years & now the transmission would not go into park. The worry about that is you can’t shut engine off since it was in gear. This is serious. Not being able to get because your foot has be on the break. After fixing what guarantee is there it won’t happen again. Not a good record for a car with only 17,000 miles.
accountCircle Ex gm man
Should have bought a mustang
Goes like a scared cat but cheaply make but it's not a gm.
accountCircle Marisa G
Okay is all I can say about this.
I want something smaller. I do not think that the seats are very comfortable. It drives okay but I have had vehicles that drove a lot better. It is comfortable. I can say it is reliable. I probably have only broken down like twice. I just think that this is just a too big of a vehicle for someone like me.
accountCircle Brian S
It does not have as much room as you’d like it to be.
I have had no problems with this car, it drives well and has not broken down. I would recommend this vehicle to others.
accountCircle Amber D
The vehicle has good size trunk space.
The car is too long, and it gets poor gas mileage. The car is not good when it comes to gear shifting. But, it is very comfortable and reliable. The engine is good. The car is very long but the trunk is big. I am more of a fan of four door cars and SUVs.
accountCircle Kr R
Things I hate about my Dodge challenger.
First of all it has no CD player available.. Hate that. Now when you stomp on the gas to pass there is a 2 second hesitation before acceleration and when you let off the gas the car feels like its still accelerating, I almost have been in accidents because of this, also is the panic level that I feel as I let of the gas and the car is still accelerating.
accountCircle Jennifer D
Great vehicle but would really recommend minimal stuff in the car.
I actually loved the car at first it has a very clean and sleek look to it. The only downside it does not have much spaceman the inside. Which is now a downside since I have become a mother. So it just feels very suffocating with all the baby stuff that you need to have in a car.

Dodge Challenger Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SXT Plus
305 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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SXT
305 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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R/T
372-375 HP 18-19 MPG 5 Seats
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R/T Plus
372-375 HP 18-19 MPG 5 Seats
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R/T Plus Shaker
372-375 HP 18-19 MPG 5 Seats
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R/T Shaker
372-375 HP 18-19 MPG 5 Seats
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R/T Scat Pack
485 HP 17-18 MPG 5 Seats
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392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker
485 HP 17-18 MPG 5 Seats
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SRT 392
485 HP 17-18 MPG 5 Seats
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SRT Hellcat
707 HP 16 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Dodge Challenger Owner Reviews

4.62
166 Reviews
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5 stars 72%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 2%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Jeff E on June 14, 2021
2016 dodge challenger good option overall.
The base model challenger that I own does very well overall. The suspension is a bit stiff but, it is a sports oriented car so that is expected. The six cylinder engine does extremely well and averages me approximately 30 miles per gallon on the road.
accountCircle Francine M on May 16, 2021
2016 dodge challenger rt. Jazz blue.
The oil changes average $100.00. But I do get the 5900 mile oil. Tires are average $300.00 each so be prepared to spend a bit on tires. The overall car it awesome but the upkeep if high. The seat belt latch goes through the belt holder making it hard to get too. But overall not a big deal. The seats do not fold forward well. Getting into backseat can be hard to do for bigger people.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Evelyn B.

It is a nice car, powerful, a lot of trunk space and friendly user interface. It drives very good and it feels very soft to drive. Not like most cars feel hard to drive. The model of the car comes in multicolor which it is pretty cool. People have multiple choices to choose out of.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Evelyn B.

It is hard to drive in the snow and in the rain. It can be very dangerous, not a good car if you live in a cold area that you get a lot of snow. It is a sports car so it only has two doors, not good if you have children and they need car seats.

Ranks #8 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2016 Dodge Challenger has an average owner rating of 4.62 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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4.79
2
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4.76
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4.62

Ranks #3 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Dodge Challenger has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #3 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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36 MPG
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31 MPG
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Tie
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30 MPG

Is The 2016 Dodge Challenger A Good Car?

Yes, so far it is been one of the best vehicles we have owned! It is comfortable and does not have any issues at all.
Rita M.
Yes, but bad gas mileage. The car drives good and is fun to drive on the open road. Only thing bad is gas mileage like I said previously.
Analisa C.
Yes, it is a fuel efficient. But with lots of power. I love my challenger. It has luxury interior with all the newest update technologies. It has Dodge dealerships close to access any concerns. I do... Read More
Jessica T.
Yes I think so. I like it very much and have not had any issues so far. It has the cool factor and gets me where I'm going, quickly.
Amber K.
Great vehicle I have nothing but good things to say about it! Ride great good gas mileage and stylish
Shanna R.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Dodge Challenger?

Super reliable, it does not have any problems so far, already have it for over a year and we'r e very happy with it.
Rita M.
The car is reliable and so far does not have any problems. I drive the car to work, home and other places. The car is definitely reliable.
Analisa C.
My challenger has taken me on many trips., more frequently at the start of purchase. I have never had any issues or concerns that had to be addressed. I drive almost 300 miles one way alone with no... Read More
Lindsay G.
It has been very reliable for me. I have only experienced a few computer glitches with the radio/touch screen but no mechanical issues whatsoever.
Danny C.
No problem beside one small thing when I turn slowly I hear a grinding noise that’s really the only thing I have happen to me
Kristin W.

Is The 2016 Dodge Challenger A Good Value?

It is really a good value, we bought an used one and it has worked great, feels like a brand new vehicle!
Rita M.
The car was $30,000 when I bought at dealership. The car is a good value but the gas mileage is terrible. I feel like I am putting gas in every few days which is annoying.
Analisa C.
It depends on the model purchased. I own a SRT, under $40,000. I paid it off in less than 2 years. Monthly payments were comfortable enough to live without stress.
John D.
I paid $33,000 and felt it was a very good deal at the time. It’s a good value compared to other muscle cars available. I also felt I got more creature comforts (leather seats, etc) for the money I... Read More
Sara P.
It cost me $22,000 I would say it’s ok value you can't get much anymore for the money but I would buy it again
Rosa V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat wheel size?

Answer: The tire pressure for the 2016 Dodge Challenger iS32 psi while the tire size is P275/40R20 and the wheel size is 20 inches. If You need to reset the tpms on the car after buying new tires then it will not be...

What's the 2016 Dodge Challenger power steering reservoir location?

Answer: Most 2016 Dodge Challengers do not have a standard power steering system like older vehicles. The new system uses an electric motor mounted directly to the rack and pinion instead of the hydraulic pump system...

How do i reset the 2016 Dodge Challenger tire pressure sensor?

Answer: To reset the tire pressure sensor on the 2016 Dodge Challenger is simple and takes a few minutes. What You will do first is park Your vehicle and activate the parking brake. Then, add the necessary air to the...

2016 Dodge Challenger: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The type of oil that is recommended for the 2016 Dodge Challenger depends on the size of the engine. In the 3.6 L V6 and 5.7 L V8 it is recommended to use 5W-20 Synthetic and in the 6.2 L V8 and 6.4 L V8 engine...

Does the 2016 Dodge Challenger have a GPS?

Answer: If You're wondering if the 2016 Dodge Challenger comes equipped with GPS, then I've got some good news for You. The Dodge Challenger does come equipped with GPS as part of its Infotainment system. The purpose...

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety