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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| 24-004-16 REV. A | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Flash: HVAC System Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module with new software. Customers may describe an unpleasant odor in the vehicle after driving from highway speed limits back down to city speed limits or they may also notice that the left temp door is inoperable. Updating the HVAC software will correct these conditions. |
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| 05154726A$ | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. A | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. 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.** |
| 21-028-16 | 2018-03-13. 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. A | 2018-02-21. 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.** |
| 9002519 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~ |
| 08-009-16 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: · Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. · Radio display screen may lock up. · Back up display may not turn off. · Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or incorrectly displaying skipped channels in the menu list. · Korean language was not supported (APAC - Korea only). Additional Enhancements: · Removed the charging schedule from showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). · Adding Korean language support (APAC - Korea only). |
| 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).~ |
| 9003648 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID. Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid, Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Phaser For a 2016/2017 MY 6.4L SRT with less than 12,000 miles that have either a P0016 CRANKSHAFT/CAMSHAFT TIMING MISALIGNMENT - BANK 1 SENSOR 1 or P000B BANK 1 CAMSHAFT 2 POSITION SLOW RESPONSE fault codes active and fault code diagnostics lead to replacing a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid and/or a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Phaser, prior to changing any components, please contact Mr. CJ Maines at cell: (248) 576-0725 or email to: charles.maines@fcagroup.com. Engineering is seeking information on the above concern in an effort to root cause to this issue. If possible, please inquire about the last oil change date, miles and type used prior to calling. If the dealer is located in the Detroit Metro Area, Engineering may send a rep to review with technician. Any information is appreciated. If a response is not received within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair. |
| 08-028-17 REV. B | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA3 and RA4 Radio Over The Air Software Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The following improvements are included in this update:Fix for sport mode not working in the performance menu page (2015 LA equipped with 6.4L and 5.7L Sales Codes ESH and EZC Only). Adds Apple Siri® Eyes Free capability for iPhone® owners. Auto Play can now be configured. Adds do not disturb text message feature. The ability to drag and drop icons into the menu bar. Fix for radio locks up/frozen. Fix for stuck on black/blank screen. Human Machine Interface (HMI) improvements. Several navigation improvements. Fix for radio loss of time display. Media devices, phone pairing and Bluetooth usage improvements. Improved tuner performance. Enhanced Voice recognition (VR) performance. Enhancements in Connectivity Apps (Yelp, Pandora, Aha, etc). |
| 21-026-16 | 2017-11-03. 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. |
| 68249986A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. MY16 RA3 & RA4 Replacement Radios All MY16 RA3 and RA4 replacement radios must be ordered through the exchange process at United Radio. DO NOT order a NEW radio from Mopar. Go back and order a "Z" level part number. (example: Z8249986A$) The MY16 replacement radios must be reconfigured by United Radio to the wireless network provider in order for Uconnect Apps to work properly. |
| 68232614A$ | 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. |
| 09-001-16 | 2017-10-21. 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. |
| 08-016-16 | 2017-10-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Flash: Heated Steering Wheel Temperature Enhancement Depending on vehicle architecture: This bulletin involves updating the Comfort Seat and Wheel Module (CSWM) software for the KL/UF vehicles or the Heated Seat Module (HSM) software for the **W3**/WK/WD/LD/LA & LX vehicles. A customer may describe that the heated steering wheel shuts off to soon, usually after 30 seconds and does not achieve satisfactory temperature. This is an intermittent condition and more noticeable at temps below 19.5°C (67.1°F). |
| 03-004-16 | 2016-10-14. 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." |
| 18-073-16 | 2016-09-16. 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." |
| 18-074-16 | 2016-09-16. 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." |
| 21-023-16 | 2016-09-16. 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).**" |
| 68258644A$ | 2016-09-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. "ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE (ABS) BEFORE REPLACING THE ABS MODULE, PLEASE CALL FADI KORKIS AT CELL (586) 722-4100. IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE RESPONSE WITHIN 15 MINUTES, PLEASE CONTINUE WITH NORMAL REPAIR PROCEDURE." |
| 08-057-16 | 2016-07-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUBJECT: RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: • Navigation failed message is displayed. • Clock not automatically updating to local time. • Poor or no connection to cellular network. • HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). • Display goes blank/black. • Radio locks up. • Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. |
| 08-057-16 | 2016-07-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUBJECT: RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: • Navigation failed message is displayed. • Clock not automatically updating to local time. • Poor or no connection to cellular network. • HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). • Display goes blank/black. • Radio locks up. • Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. |
| 21-063-15 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 21-062-15 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.