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Service bulletins for the 2016 Dodge Challenger

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

278 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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18-020-162018-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: 6.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may experience one or more of the following symptoms and/or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. · P2299 - Brake Pedal Position/Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. Customers may also notice the following condition(s): · Brief engine idle fluctuation while in hot ambient temperatures. · A slight hesitation during light pedal application after engine cold start. · Driveline noises. · Engine stumble/hesitation on a very hard pedal acceleration from a dead stop. · Transmission enhancements during low speed braking turning maneuvers. · False detonation (spark knock) detected during a wide open throttle (LA) Challenger (Sales Codes ESH with DEC only). In addition, the following software enhancement is available: · Calibration Improvements for non-adaptive cruise control equipped vehicles.
18-032-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P0339 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent. · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak.
18-074-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance.
90032732018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Trans Pan or Gasket If your repair requires replacing one of the two part numbers for a leak, prior to the repair please call Enzo Piazza at cell (248) 467-9163. If you cannot reach Enzo within 15 minutes proceed with the repair. Enzo needs to know the location of the leak, if the bolts were torqued, if there is sealer skip, or anything that may be pertinent to the cause of the leak. Photos would be very helpful and can be sent to Enzo's cell phone or his email. Enzo's e-mail address is enzo.piazza@fcagroup.com.
90036942018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump replacement and hold part for return to FCA via Fastrack system
90033572018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L engine; If replacing the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) due to a leak detected between OFA and block, an O-ring kit (68191356AA) is now available to repair OFA/Block Interface leaks. Using dye will assist in determining source of leak. Ensure OFA Cap Oring is seated in the proper groove in the cap and not damaged or cut. Engineering is seeking information regarding OFA leaks. Questions/info can be directed to: Bob Jackson Cell (248) 944-0466 - bob.jackson@fcagroup.com Ron Dallison Cell (248-292-9510) ron.dallison@fcagroup.com Joe Lovell Cell (734) 309-6467 - joe.lovell@fcagroup.com If a response is not received within 15 mins, then proceed with the necessary repair.
RL108213A$2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
68232614A$2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Intake Manifold Gasket Intake Manifold Gaskets on Pentastar Upgrade (Sales Code ERC/ERF) are reusable provided they are not cut, torn or melted. The gaskets are not required by warranty to be replaced like they are on Pentastar Classic (ERB/EHB). The new gaskets are not interchangeable with Pentastar Classic Intake Manifold Gaskets.
09-001-162017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Headlamp Air Intake Bypass Port Is Capped Off This bulletin involves the removal of the close out cover inside the driver?s headlamp assembly. The customer may describe less than expected engine performance.
09-001-162016-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.