Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
2015 vs 2016 DODGE CHALLENGER
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 131 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 36.1% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
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| Component | 2015 share | 2016 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM | 7.9% | 2.6% | ▼ 5.4 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 4.0% | 7.7% | ▲ 3.7 pts larger share |
| POWER TRAIN | 19.1% | 16.7% | ▼ 2.4 pts smaller share |
| WHEELS | 1.6% | 3.9% | ▲ 2.3 pts larger share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5.6% | 7.7% | ▲ 2.1 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7.1% | 9.0% | ▲ 1.8 pts larger share |
| STRUCTURE | 0.8% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.8 pts larger share |
| ENGINE | 11.1% | 12.8% | ▲ 1.7 pts larger share |
| SUSPENSION | 4.0% | 5.1% | ▲ 1.2 pts larger share |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 0.8% | not reported | ▼ 0.8 pts smaller share |
| SEAT BELTS | 3.2% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts smaller share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3.2% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts smaller share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3.2% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts smaller share |
| AIR BAGS | 7.1% | 7.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts larger share |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 0.8% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts larger share |
| VISIBILITY | 0.8% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts larger share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25.4% | 24.4% | ▼ 1.0 pts smaller share |
recalls · none on file
Recall campaigns
2015 0
Campaign components: not reported
2016 0
Campaign components: not reported
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 3 → 2
- ◆ Injuries
- 13 → 10