2016 Dodge Dart Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2016 Dodge Dart, and owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2016 Dodge Dart
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Floor shift (power train)
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.
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,…
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Floor shift (power train) and automatic transmission (power train)
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.
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…
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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…
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…
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Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
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.
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…
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Software (electrical system)
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…
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…
258 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Dodge Dart have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,104 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 70 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Power train
“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 t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Dodge Dart (Dart Aero, Dart GT). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–32 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 22–28 / 31–39 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.4/2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6); Automatic 6-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Dart model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Dart model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 Dodge Dart | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 Dodge Dart | 6 | 0 |
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 4 | 1 |
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 Dodge Dart | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 Dodge Dart | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 Dodge Dart | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 Dodge Dart | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 Dodge Dart | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 Dodge Dart | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Dodge Dart | 6 | 1,081 |
| 2013 Dodge Dart | 1 | 284 |
| 2014 Dodge Dart | 4 | 372 |
| 2015 Dodge Dart | 6 | 527 |
| 2016 Dodge Dart | 5 | 258 |
Checking a specific 2016 Dodge Dart
How do I know if my 2016 Dodge Dart has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2016 Dodge Dart; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V113000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.