MYRModel Year Report

2016 Dodge Dart

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2016 Dodge Dart
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Dart Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2012: 1081 complaints 2012 2013: 263 complaints 2013 2014: 361 complaints 2014 2015: 504 complaints 2015 2016: 243 complaints 2016
2016: 243 complaints
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YearComplaints
20121081
2013263
2014361
2015504
2016243

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 28%

28% of complaints: power train — 69 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE 27%

27% of complaints: engine — 66 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20260128

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20180405

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20260128

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160325 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 16V113000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161228 — visibility

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.

Campaign 16V813000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180214 — equipment

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.

Campaign 17V824000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190905 — power train

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.

Campaign 19V293000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20250630 — RQ (closed 20251212)

Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures

R Date not on file — power train

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.

Campaign 25V674000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Dodge Dart — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (69 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V674000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V113000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V813000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V824000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V293000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Dart have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.