2016 Dodge Dart problems and complaints
Owners have filed 264 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Dart. The most-reported areas: Power Train (88), Engine (67), Unknown Or Other (61).
Key takeaways
- 264 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 88 | 33% |
| Engine | 67 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 61 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 49 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 | 5% |
| Steering | 11 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 3% |
| Suspension | 6 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Cabin air filter
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the throttle cable warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The dealer provided the contact with an estimate for the diagnostic test. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-29
Mechanics refuse to change my brakes and rotors because of the recall, and there is no remedy.
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-24
The vehicle has experienced recurring engine drivability and electrical problems since 2019, including persistent rough idle, intermittent loss of power under load, repeated no-start conditions, check-engine light illumination, and electrical system malfunctions. In June 2019, an authorized FCA dealership diagnosed DT...
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More for the 2016 Dodge Dart
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.