2016 Dodge Dart Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Dart years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 259 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Dart. That ranks 5th out of 5 Dart model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (84 complaints, 32%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 259owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Dodge Dart problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 84 | 32% | 55,000 | “chrysler jeep ram” (15%) | — |
| Engine problems | 66 | 25% | 42,000 | “chrysler jeep” (8%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 60 | 23% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 48 | 19% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 10% | 63,132 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 5% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 5% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 4% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4% | 14,153 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 3% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 2% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | 60,181 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | 31,150 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 1% | 300 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 42,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Dodge Dart recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.
Risk: A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will replace the shifter cable assembly and install a cap, free of charge. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
Risk: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.
Equipment
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured April 13, 2015, to June 7, 2016. Due to voltage spikes caused by a problem within the windshield washer pump, the windshield wiper circuit may fail.
Risk: Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield washer pumps, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S83.
Electrical system:software
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission. Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.
Risk: Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S10.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures (RQ25002) — opened Jun 30, 2025, closed Dec 12, 2025, led to recall 25E065.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was sitting at the lights. Light turned green. One car is in front of me. The driveway is fifty feet away from the light, and. The car in front of me was turning the same direction as I was, and no brakes, was hard to push down had to pump it and avoid rearending car in front of me. I barely…
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact…
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that upon shifting into park(P), the transmission failed to respond, and the contact used force to depress the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the vehicle…
On August 13, 2026, the vehicle was taken to an authorized Dodge dealership for an electrical-system problem at approximately 105,111 miles. The vehicle required a jump start and the battery failed a load test. The dealer replaced the battery, calibrated the electronic steering sensor, cleared all…
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V813000 (Visibility). The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH in inclement weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact observed an active recall via the internet…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Dart?
Owners most often report power train, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 84 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Dodge Dart?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Dodge Dart a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Dart model years, the 2016 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.