Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Dodge Dart has 5 recalls, 242 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
242
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 23, 2026
19V293000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may...
17V824000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...
16V813000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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 ca...
16V113000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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....
25V674000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle f...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | after starting my car and putting it in reverse the gear stopped shifting. after lifting up the cove... |
| May 6, 2026 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The vehicle experienced a failure involving the automatic transmission gear shift cable (recall AOC ... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I own a 2016 Dodge Dart with an active safety recall related to the transmission shift cable bushing... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving, the shif... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V6... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The transmission shift cable on the vehicle may fail to maintain its connection to the transmission.... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | In the event of having to panic stop, slamming on the brakes doesn't stop the car. The brake pedal ... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am reporting a serious safety concern involving a 2016 Dodge Dart GT (VIN: [XXX] ). The selling de... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission shift cable failure occurred on our 2016 Doge Dart. The vehicle was stuck in Drive and... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I received a safety recall on my vehicle in October, and it is now almost february and there is sti... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I've noticed a decrease in power. My car won't go over 40 miles an hour; 3,000 Rpms. There had been ... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | AIR BAGS | Car was wrecked at 85 miles a hour and rolled 7 times and not a single air bag deployed |
| Jan 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V6... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V6... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I came home from work, (drove 18 miles) and parked, walked towards my building and I heard a noise, ... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The shifter cable on my car has completely worn out so the gear box no longer shifts correctly. I to... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V6... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the transm... |
| Oct 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN. When trying to switch gears from reverse to drive, the gear got stuck in neutral. My gear s... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Shifting shaft linkage shaft bushing shaft stuck in park won’t shift anymore shaft moves but won’t c... |