2016 Dodge Challenger — should you buy one?

Why people love the 2016 Dodge Challenger

The 2016 Challenger's 5.7L HEMI V8 makes 370 horsepower and sounds like a muscle car should—deep and aggressive from a cold start. Owners praise the eight-speed automatic transmission for smooth highway cruising and the wide, planted stance that feels planted around corners, even when you're not pushing hard. The interior materials are soft-touch on the dashboard, which was an upgrade that year compared to earlier models.

Common complaints and known issues

The 8HP70 eight-speed transmission can shift harshly or hunt between gears around 1,500 RPM cruising, especially noticeable around 40k–80k miles. Door handle mechanisms break frequently, leaving owners unable to open doors from the outside; dealers see this pop up in the 60k–100k range. Dashboard cracking appears by 50k miles in cars parked in sun. NHTSA reports mention infotainment system freezes and rear-window regulator failures starting around 70k miles.

Typical asking price

Under 80k miles: $19,000–$24,000. 80k–140k miles: $15,000–$20,000. Over 140k miles: $11,000–$16,000. R/T trims command $2,000–$3,000 premiums over base SXT. Regional variation is significant; sun-belt cars typically cost $1,000–$1,500 less due to interior fade and weather damage. Accident-free history adds $800–$1,200 to any mileage band.

Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.