2016 Dodge Charger: Heater not working properly
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Charger report: heater not working properly. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 1,000 miles.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints for the 2016 Charger in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11328884 (filed 06/15/2020): “I only have three years with the car and the ac no longer works in the passenger side. *tr…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10919302 (filed 10/27/2016): “Driving on highway, became nauseated and dizzy from fumes coming from a/c vents. dealer found leaking heater core. car was new with less than 100 miles. noticed slight smell at purchases, salesman said it was just "new car smell". car presently in dealers repa…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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