2016 Dodge Dart
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 255
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2016
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 255 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,081 |
| 2013 | 278 |
| 2014 | 372 |
| 2015 | 523 |
| 2016 | 255 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
32% · 82 reportsMost commonly citing shift linkage/cable/rod and floor shift.
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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 not yet available. The dealer was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-07
Transmission fails to stay in park, and prevents vehicle from starting as well as leaving it an unsafe state. Recall has been made but it has been 10 months with no fix.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-05
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that upon attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to move and was stuck in neutral(N). No warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Engine
26% · 66 reportsElectrical system
19% · 48 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I came home from work, (drove 18 miles) and parked, walked towards my building and I heard a noise, as if something turned on under the hood. Like a electrical motor spinning. And it was not the fan because that one had already turned off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-28
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Service brakes
10% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2016 Dodge Dart. While in a drive-thru line, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a building. The air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-05
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Fuel/propulsion system
5% · 13 reportsSafety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2016-03-25Electrical system16V113000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2016-12-28Visibility16V813000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2018-02-14Equipment17V824000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018.
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2019-09-05Power train19V293000 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.
Remedy: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
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2025-06-30Recall queryClosed 2025-12-12 Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
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Date not on filePower train25V674000 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.
Remedy: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Dodge Dart — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 82 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 66 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 48 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V674000 · Power train
- Recall 16V113000 · Electrical system
- Recall 16V813000 · Visibility
- Recall 17V824000 · Equipment
- Recall 19V293000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Dodge Dart reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Dart?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Dart have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.