2016 Dodge Dart problems and recalls

Owners have filed 256 complaints on the 2016 Dodge Dart, and NHTSA has issued 5 recalls. The most cited component is the Power Train (82 complaints).

256
Complaints
5
Recalls
14
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
9
Injuries
59.8
Severity index

Severity index 59.8 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 59.8p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 78 of 141 by severity index among 2016 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 45% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2016 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 82 complaints (32.0%)82 32%EngineEngine: 66 complaints (25.8%)66 26%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 59 complaints (23.0%)59 23%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 48 complaints (18.8%)48 19%Service BrakesService Brakes: 26 complaints (10.2%)26 10%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 13 complaints (5.1%)13 5%Visibility/WiperVisibility/Wiper: 12 complaints (4.7%)12 5%SteeringSteering: 11 complaints (4.3%)11 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN8232.0%
ENGINE6625.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5923.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4818.8%
SERVICE BRAKES2610.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM135.1%
VISIBILITY/WIPER124.7%
STEERING114.3%

Complaints filed per year

035702015: 22016: 72017: 192018: 342019: 702020: 262021: 162022: 62023: 172024: 22025: 192026: 38 (partial year)15161718197020212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20152
20167
201719
201834
201970
202026
202116
20226
202317
20242
202519
2026 (year to date)38
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (38 against 48).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V29300011/04/2019POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONChrysler (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.
17V82400021/12/2017EQUIPMENTChrysler (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
16V81300008/11/2016VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERChrysler (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.
16V11300026/02/2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREChrysler (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
25V67400009/10/2025POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFTChrysler (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.

Other Dodge Dart model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 4 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-29. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.