no report yet
Lever and linkage: floor shift
Risk. A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Dodge DartProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 264 owner complaints about the 2016 Dodge Dart, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-293 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Dodge Dart has problems
264 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
88Power train2 crash/fire/injury
67Engine3 crash/fire/injury
49Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
26Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
13Fuel/propulsion system
12Visibility/wiper
11Steering
10Vehicle speed control
8Air bags
3312 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 88 | 2 |
| Engine | 67 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 49 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 2 |
| Air bags | 8 | 5 |
| 12 other systems | 33 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2016 Dodge Dart recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q2
Electrical system: 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
56kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 46 power train complaints. 80% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles37under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Dart year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Dart median. How we score
'66'67'68'69'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Dodge Dart safety ratings
2016 Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Dodge Dart, and the recalls they led to.
- Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy FailuresLed to recall 25E-065
In owners' words
What Dart owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the throttle cable warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The dealer provided the contact with an estimate for the diagnostic test. The contact received notification of…
The vehicle has experienced recurring engine drivability and electrical problems since 2019, including persistent rough idle, intermittent loss of power under load, repeated no-start conditions, check-engine light illumination, and electrical system malfunctions. In June 2019, an authorized FCA…
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part needed to complete the recall repair was not available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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