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2016 Dodge Dart

Gas
Midsize Cars
10 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
58 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA256
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA32 mpg
2016

The 2016 Dodge Dart is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize car with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Dart Aero, is EPA-rated at 32 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 256 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Dart AeroGasFWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo283832$2,400
Dart AeroGasFWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo283932$2,400
DartGasFWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo273831$2,500
DartGasFWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo273630$2,600
DartGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl253529$2,150
DartGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl233427$2,300
DartGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl223427$2,300
DartGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl243327$2,300
Dart GTGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl233326$2,400
Dart GTGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl223125$2,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 36366, 36367, 37522, 36365, 36404, 36530, 36531, 36533, 36405, 36532.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Power Train

A0C
298,439 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.FixVehicles 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 beg
NHTSA campaign 25V674000reported Oct 9, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Power Train

V34
298,439 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskIf 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.FixThis 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 campaign 19V293000reported Apr 11, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Equipment

T82
61,791 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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/201RiskIf the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.FixChrysler 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 campaign 17V824000reported Dec 21, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Visibility

S83
53,155 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskWithout functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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 campaign 16V813000reported Nov 8, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Electrical System

S10
1,122 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskWithout a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V113000reported Feb 26, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

NHTSA defect investigations

Power Train:Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod:Retaining Fasteners/Hardware — Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures closed

On 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 driver’s intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway

Opened Jun 30, 2025 · closed Dec 12, 2025 · action RQ25002

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
256complaints filed

14 involved a crash · 4 a fire · 9 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2015: 2 · 2016: 7 · 2017: 19 · 2018: 34 · 2019: 70 · 2020: 26 · 2021: 16 · 2022: 6 · 2023: 17 · 2024: 2 · 2025: 19 · 2026: 38

Most-cited components

Power Train82
Engine66
Unspecified59
Electrical System48
Service Brakes25
Fuel/Propulsion System13

What owners describe

“There was no accident in this case. We lost brakes with no warning and the brake pedal got hard to press. So we changed brake pads and calibers in rear because had not be but few months on front brakes. Still no brakes they was then bleed to be sure and had little brakes and drove it home and the abs code came up and b…”May 1, 2023 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while at a stop light and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle failed to shift into gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be inspected prior to completing the recall rep…”Apr 12, 2023 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while shifting into reverse, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the engine revved; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Tires Plus where it was diagnosed, and it was determined t…”Apr 11, 2023 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆11%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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