2016 Dodge Dart: raw data

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vehicle2016 / dodge / dart
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints257 on file (2015-10-31 → 2026-09-14)
recalls5
investigations1
fars62 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Transmission shift cable failure and loss of ParkPOWER TRAIN57 complaints2018-09 → 2026-08dart-2016-shift-cable-park-failure
  • 11737242 The transmission shift cable on the vehicle may fail to maintain its connection to the transmission. According to the manufacturer’s safety notice, this defect results in an unexpected and unrecoverable loss of PARK function
  • 11737494 after starting my car and putting it in reverse the gear stopped shifting. after lifting up the cover for the knob i found that the shifter cable snapped. i called the dealership and was told about the recall
  • 11244618 MY 2016 DODGE DART HAS BEEN SITTING AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP SINCE VERY BEGINNING OF JUNE 2019- DUE TO V34 NHTSA 19V293 TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BUSHING RECALL!
Brake booster failure from oil contaminationSERVICE BRAKES12 complaints2019-03 → 2026-04dart-2016-brake-booster-oil-contamination
  • 11524272 Oil contamination was found it then take booster and check valve causing low brake pedal and the brake pedal to fall to the floor
  • 11535053 Was stopped, with foot on brake dropping kids off at school Heard a pop and hiss. Brake pedal became rock hard, and car rolled into kids crossing road for the school
  • 11242449 PUT MY CAR INTO REVERSE AS I WAS BACKING OUT BRAKES FELT STIFF AND HARD TOOK TIME TO SLOW DOWN. I HAD TO USE THE HAND BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR
Windshield wiper motor failureVISIBILITY/WIPER4 complaints2019-03 → 2025-01dart-2016-wiper-motor-failure
  • 11634453 My windshield wipers stopped working. I have tested the motor and the multi switch. They’re all functioning. There is a recall for windshield wipers just not for my VIN number same make and model
  • 11428153 My wipers randomly go off or don’t want to work. I seen a recall for this on 2016 cars but it says mine is not one of them
  • 11186288 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
Engine stall from excessive oil consumptionENGINE16 complaints2018-11 → 2021-12dart-2016-oil-consumption-stall
  • 11383144 2.4-LITER TIGERSHARK ENGINE CHRYSLER DODGE AUTOMOTIVES ROUTINELY OVERCONSUME OIL, CAUSING COSTLY MAINTENANCE. THE OIL OVERCONSUMPTION ALSO LEADS TO LOW OIL PRESSURE, TRIGGERING A DEFECT IN THE AFFECTED DODGE DART VEHICLE TO SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT OFF WHILE IN OPERATION
  • 11361535 WAS DRIVING AND THE ENGINE STALLED AND CUT OFF W/O WARNING IN TRAFFIC DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE. 2.4L ENGINE CONSUMING OIL DUE TO SCARRING OF THE CYLINDER WALLS FROM THE PISTONS
  • 11230764 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL BEEPING NOISE. UPON OPENING THE HOOD, THE CONTACT CHECKED THE OIL AND NOTICED THAT THE DIPSTICK WAS BONE DRY
Infotainment and gauge cluster display blackoutELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 complaints2018-11 → 2023-03dart-2016-infotainment-display-blackout
  • 11375213 EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN, THE SCREEN, BLACKS OUT AND THE RADIO SHUTS OFF. IT THEN "REBOOTS" AND WORKS FOR A LITTLE BIT BEFORE THE SCREEN GOES WHITE AND "REBOOTS"
  • 11319726 WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE TOUCHSCREEN WENT COMPLETELY BLACK. AFTER FINISHING BACKING UP GOT INTO THE MAIN ROAD, THE SCREEN STAYED BLACK FOR A MINUTE
  • 11153583 THE VEHICLES GAUGES MAKE A NOISY CLICKING SOUND AFTER YOU TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH AND THE LIGHTS ON THE STEERING WHEEL TOGGLE ON AND OFF WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING
Clutch and clutch hydraulic system failurePOWER TRAIN6 complaints2019-03 → 2023-08dart-2016-clutch-system-failure
  • 11360723 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF WALLA WALLA (2695 E ISAACS AVE, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362), AND THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE
  • 11208646 I JUST BROUGHT MY DODGE GT AND THE CLUTCH WENT OUT ON IT AT 48,000 MILES. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT MASTER CYLINDER AND MANY OTHER PARTS WERE MALFUNCTIONING
  • 11190311 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CLUTCH PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CURB AND DAMAGED THE BUMPER

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
2572015-10-312026-09-14144POWER TRAIN:83; ENGINE:66; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:59; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:48; SERVICE BRAKES:26

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
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.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.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.
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. 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.pdfIf the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.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.
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.Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
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 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.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.
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.A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. 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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
RQ25002closedRecall 19V-293 Post Remedy FailuresPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT2025-06-302025-12-1225E065On 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 drive

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202462legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Dodge Dart vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/dodge/dart
@misc{wrenchpro_2016_dodge_dart_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Dodge Dart},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/dodge/dart}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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