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2016 Dodge Dart
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 262
- Received Oct 2015 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine suddenly shuts off while driving25 complaints · 9.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips19 complaints · 7.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving16 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V674000Chrysler (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.
- Recall #19V293000Chrysler (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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slipsFirst signal: Aug 2023
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 14 crashes, 4 fires, 9 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| 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 (to Oct 2026) | 44 |
| Total | 262 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 25 | 9.5% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 19 | 7.2% | 5.3× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2023 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.2% |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 16 | 6.1% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 13 | 5.0% | 19.1× | NHTSA recall #19V293000, #25V674000 |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 10 | 3.8% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 7 | 2.7% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 6 | 2.3% | – | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 5 | 1.9% | – | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 5 | 1.9% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 4 | 1.5% | – | NHTSA recall #19V293000 |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 3 | 1.1% | – | NHTSA recall #16V813000 |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 3 | 1.1% | 2.2× |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V674000October 9, 2025298,439 vehicles affected
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.
A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #19V293000April 11, 2019298,439 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission; power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
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.
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.
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. 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.
NHTSA recall #17V824000December 21, 201761,791 vehicles affected
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. 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
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #16V813000November 8, 201653,155 vehicles affected
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.
Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA recall #16V113000February 26, 20161,122 vehicles affected
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 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.
Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2016 Dodge Dart.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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