2016 Dodge Dart: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 246 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 5 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
246
Complaints
5
Recalls
14
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
9
Injuries
61.8
Severity index
Severity index 61.8 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Dodge Dart ranks 73 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 48% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 73 | 29.7% |
| ENGINE | 66 | 26.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 59 | 24.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 47 | 19.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 26 | 10.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | 5.3% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 12 | 4.9% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 4.1% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 73 of 246 complaints (29.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 28 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V293000 | 11/04/2019 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 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. |
| 17V824000 | 21/12/2017 | EQUIPMENT | 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. Th |
| 16V813000 | 08/11/2016 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 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. |
| 16V113000 | 26/02/2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 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 |
| 25V674000 | 09/10/2025 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.