2016 Dodge Dart Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2016 Dodge Dart, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “chrysler jeep ram” (15% of reports).
- 84power train complaints
- 55,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Chrysler jeep ram: mentioned in 13 of 84 complaints (15%)
- Shift cable: mentioned in 13 of 84 complaints (15%)
- Shifter failed: mentioned in 9 of 84 complaints (11%)
- Power train contacted: mentioned in 7 of 84 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 84 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Dodge Dart power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Dodge Darts have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 84 owner complaints about power train for the 2016 Dodge Dart (32% of the 259 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Dodge Dart power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 55,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2016 Dodge Dart?
The most frequent phrase is “chrysler jeep ram”, in 13 of 84 complaints, followed by “shift cable” (13).
Other 2016 Dodge Dart problems
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