KnownCarProblems2016 Dodge Dart Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 259 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Dart, most often about the transmission (32% of complaints, typically around 55,000 miles). It is 5th of 5 Dart model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2016 Dodge Dart problems
Transmission
84 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: shift linkage/cable/rod, automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train) when the vehicle was purchased used on march 29, 2019. The contact did not receive a recall letter. The contact found out about the recall after the vehicle would not shift into park and…
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the transmission shifter failed to shift out of park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with transmission shifter cable failure. The contact was informed…
Engine
66 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles.
I own a 2016 gt Dart with just over 37,000 miles on it. For the last two weeks I have been experiencing the engine shutting off while driving neighborhood speeds shortly after starting the car for the first time that day...from research and the symptoms I've been getting I believe it could be linked to the oil and oil…
Vehicle has had issues from about 1300 miles . The car will randomly shut off while driving with no warning signs and has a hard time restarting , if it will restart. The car has been back to the dealer several times and diagnosed and they can not find the anything in the computer system or figure out whats wrong . I…
Other or unspecified
60 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles.
Car is stalling and is having a hard time not dying. Tested the engine codes and nothing came back, tested battary, starter and alternator. The heater only works sometimes. The sun roof opens on it's own and will not close.
This is not the first time this has happened to me. While driving, the engine shuts off. Could be going as slow as 15mph to as fast as 70 MPH. This time it happened while I was driving in california while on vacation. I got to the end of the street and boom engine shuts off. To restart the car you have to come to a…
Electrical
48 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles.
Car is stalling and is having a hard time not dying. Tested the engine codes and nothing came back, tested battary, starter and alternator. The heater only works sometimes. The sun roof opens on it's own and will not close.
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2016 Dodge Dart. While driving approximately 65-75 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to daytona Dodge (located at 1450 n tomoka farms rd, suite a, daytona beach, fl 32124, ([phone]) to be…
Brakes
28 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. Champion chrysler jeep Dodge ram (6525 w saginaw hwy, lansing, mi 48917, ([phone]) indicated that the manufacturer had not issued any recalls for the…
Front brake calipers were failing. Symptoms were loud rattling and vibrations when moving. Fix was to replaced them along with new rotors and brake pads.
Visibility and wipers
14 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.
Was driving car down the highway went to spray window with washer fluid and the fluid came out but the wiper usually move 3 times and they did not work so I manually turned they wiper on and they would not move
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the windshield wipers failed to operate as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to griffin motors company (11031 perry hwy, meadville, pa 16335) where it was diagnosed with the body control…
Fuel system
13 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles.
All the lights in the vehicle vent out, the digital dashboard the touch screen everything that lights up went out. The motor almost died and started to sputter. When I accelerate it has no power then it will take off then no power. When I am stopped the idle is so low it almost dies and the entire car shakes very…
The previous complaint was filed on september 15, 2016. Ihtsa id number 10906998. Originally the vehicle dying was said to be due to the oil needing to be changed and something with the turbo engine that my vehicle does not have. Since the previous complaint, the computer system was updated at the dealership. There…
Steering
11 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the steering wheel had been locking and jerking in either direction, causing the contact to have to correct the failure each time it happened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (west brothers chrysler Dodge jeep ram, 3 north service road, sullivan, mo…
When putting the car into gear, and turning the wheel and starting to move, there is a popping/snapping sound coming from the front end. It has been in the shop three times for this issue. First time when it went to the shop, they replace front strut mounts. This lasted about 6 months and the noise has come back.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Dodge Dart recalls
Transmission: floor shift
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: floor shift
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment
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.
Full defect summary
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
Visibility and wipers: windshield wiper/washer
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Recall 19v-293 post remedy failures
Summary
On june 30, 2025, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened rq25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of recall 19v-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in my2013-2016 dodge dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by fiat chrysler automotive US llc (fca US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the driverâs intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway
Questions about the 2016 Dodge Dart
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Dart?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (84 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles); engine (66 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles); other or unspecified (60 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Dart have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 9, 2025 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Dodge Dart?
- It is 5th of 5 Dart model years by number of complaints, with 259 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.