2016 Dodge Dart problems and complaints
Owners have filed 257 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Dart. The most-reported areas: Power Train (83), Engine (66), Unknown Or Other (59).
Key takeaways
- 257 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 | 83 | 32% |
| Engine | 66 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 59 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 48 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 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%.
| 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 2026-09-14
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that upon shifting into park(P), the transmission failed to respond, and the contact used force to depress the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The...
Steering,power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-08-27
On August 13, 2026, the vehicle was taken to an authorized Dodge dealership for an electrical-system problem at approximately 105,111 miles. The vehicle required a jump start and the battery failed a load test. The dealer replaced the battery, calibrated the electronic steering sensor, cleared all diagnostic trouble co...
Visibility - filed 2026-08-26
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V813000 (Visibility). The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH in inclement weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact observed an active recall via the internet and then took the vehic...
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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.