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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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68260253A$2018-06-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission If the customer concern is grinding or difficulties getting the transmission into 5th gear and you are working on any 15 MY Challenger, or 16 MY Challenger built before 4/25/2016 an engineering change has been made to the synchronizer material to provide better wear characteristics. Service parts are in stock and available for repairs, part number 68028593A$.
03-004-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Inspect And Replace Propeller Shaft This bulletin involves inspecting and replacing the propeller shaft due to a whining noise at high speeds. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer or technician may hear a whining noise coming from the rear axle area.
21-023-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Customers may experience any of the following symptoms: · Hanging or delayed upshift when braking downhill or when braking after high vehicle acceleration rate. · Releasing the accelerator pedal rapidly causes hanging or delayed upshift. **Updating the TCM software will correct the conditions listed above and also improve shift quality for a 2-1 downshift (LA vehicle).**
18-073-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: 3.6L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of 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: · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. In addition to the above DTCs, this software release also includes: · Enhancements to the disable misfire monitor when P0335 is present. · Add a global disable to small leak monitor when the fuel level is above 88%. · Update small leak diagnostic to require 5 minutes of engine runtime and 120 minutes of engine off time. · Updates to prevent false failure due to wrong ambient temperature reading.
90036552018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. Rear Axle Assembly If replacing Limited Spin Differential (LSD)/Anti-Spin Differential rear axles for any reason, the Mopar replacement axle will need the oil drained and re-filled with oil PN: 68083381AA (which contains updated friction modifier). This change was recently introduced in production to help address axle noise concerns being reported from the field while the vehicle is performing tight turning maneuvers. Failure to do so may result in a customer returning with noise complaints. NOTE: If the Mopar replacement axle serial number is past the following dates below for the corresponding axle part numbers, DO NOT DRAIN AND REFILL. The replacement axle will already have new fluid: Axle Part#: 53010668XX ? Serial # T03UG0047EXXXX Axle Part#: 53010669XX ? Serial # T03UG0047GXXXX Axle Part#: 68269917XX ? Serial # T03UG0037JXXXX Axle Part#: 05038703XX ? Serial # T03UG0047HXXXX Otherwise, perform the following repair procedure in the order given: 1. Follow standard rear axle installation procedure. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 03 - Differential and Driveline> Rear Axle> Installation>Standard Procedure>Rear Axle 2. Follow standard axle fluid drain/re-fill service procedure in TECHCONNECT. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 03 - Differential and Driveline> Rear Axle> Standard Procedure>Standard Procedure - Fluid Drain and Fill
RL305553A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 9-spd Transmission: FOR NAFTA Market Only: If you are ordering this transmission please follow all wiTECH pop ups and Warranty Payment Guidelines. If this vehicle contains 1 of the 30 Diagnostic Codes in the 9 Speed Tutorial located on the Service Home Page then please follow the repair steps and submit a Topology report as well as a Vehicle Scan Report with the Warranty Claim.~
18-062-172018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. 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:U1424 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. P0122 - Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low. P0123 - Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit High. P0222 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low. P0223 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit High. P2299 - Brake Pedal Position/Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. P2227 - Barometric Pressure Circuit Performance. P3032 - Barometric Pressure Sensor Performance Plausibility. P0441 - Evap Purge System Performance. P0455 - Evap System Large Leak. P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P0339 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent. P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. In addition, the following software enhancements are available:Reduction in reverse gear lockout speed from 16 kph to 5 kph (10 mph to 3 mph) to improve MTX transmission durability(Sales Code DEC only). Improvement to Intake Air Sensor (IAS) accuracy calibration(Sales Code DEC only). Changes to Enhanced Automated Oil Change Indicator (EAOCI) calibration to more accurately determine maintenance interval based on engine loads and driving habits.
21-028-162018-03-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a less than desirable down shift during one or more of the following: · 3-2 coast down shift. · 2-1 coast down shift. · 6-5 coast down shift.
05154726A$2018-02-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. Electric Power Steering Gear For LA, LD and LX Models ONLY; Before this part is replaced for: A) Electrical, Communication or DTC issue please contact: Terry Gavit @ cell (248) 882-6108 terry.gavit@fcagroup.com Engineering is requesting a copy of VSR to be emailed to the above address. B) Noise or Mechanical issue please contact: Barbara Strace @ cell (586) 246-4211. If you do not receive a return call within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. Please be sure to attach a copy of the Vehicle Scan Report on the repair order.
18-032-16 REV. A2018-02-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 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: · **U1424 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. · P0122 - Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low. · P0123 - Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit High. · P0222 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low. · P0223 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit High. · P2299 - Brake Pedal Position/Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. · P2227 - Barometric Pressure Circuit Performance. · P3032 - Barometric Pressure Sensor Performance Plausibility. · P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance. · P0455 - EVAP System Large Leak. · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit.** · P0339 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent. · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. **In addition, the following software enhancement is available: · Changes to Enhanced Automated Oil Change Indicator (EAOCI) calibration to more accurately determine maintenance interval based on engine loads and driving habits.**
21-026-162017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: · **Improve shift quality for a 2-1 downshift.** · Hanging or delayed upshift when braking down hill or when braking after high vehicle acceleration rate. · Releasing the accelerator pedal rapidly causes hanging or delayed upshift.
03-004-162016-10-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. "INSPECT AND REPLACE PROPELLER SHAFT THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSPECTING AND REPLACING THE PROPELLER SHAFT DUE TO A WHINING NOISE AT HIGH SPEEDS. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: THE CUSTOMER OR TECHNICIAN MAY HEAR A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA."
18-073-162016-09-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). "FLASH: 3.6L POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC AND SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE LATEST AVAILABLE SOFTWARE. A SMALL NUMBER OF 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: · P0335 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT. · P0456 - EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK. · P2610 - PCM INTERNAL ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE DTCS, THIS SOFTWARE RELEASE ALSO INCLUDES: · ENHANCEMENTS TO THE DISABLE MISFIRE MONITOR WHEN P0335 IS PRESENT. · ADD A GLOBAL DISABLE TO SMALL LEAK MONITOR WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL IS ABOVE 88%. · UPDATE SMALL LEAK DIAGNOSTIC TO REQUIRE 5 MINUTES OF ENGINE RUNTIME AND 120 MINUTES OF ENGINE OFF TIME. · UPDATES TO PREVENT FALSE FAILURE DUE TO WRONG AMBIENT TEMPERATURE READING."
18-074-162016-09-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. "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."
21-023-162016-09-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. "FLASH: TRANSMISSION SHIFT AND DRIVABILITY ENHANCEMENTS THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) WITH THE LATEST AVAILABLE SOFTWARE. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: · HANGING OR DELAYED UPSHIFT WHEN BRAKING DOWNHILL OR WHEN BRAKING AFTER HIGH VEHICLE ACCELERATION RATE. · RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RAPIDLY CAUSES HANGING OR DELAYED UPSHIFT. **UPDATING THE TCM SOFTWARE WILL CORRECT THE CONDITIONS LISTED ABOVE AND ALSO IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY FOR A 2-1 DOWNSHIFT (LA VEHICLE).**"

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