AI Damage2016 Dodge Dart: common problems
Owners of the 2016 Dodge Dart filed 261 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. The maker issued 119 service bulletins for this year. We found 2 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 261
- involving a crash
- 14
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 119
- YouTube repair videos
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 25% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 10% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 5% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 5% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 4% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 4% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 86 complaints (33% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 18.
- Engine: 66 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Electrical system: 48 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 36.
- Service brakes: 27 complaints (10% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Visibility: 14 complaints (5% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.4 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cylnamed in 6 complaints
- automatic, 6-speed
- dual-clutch (DCT), 6-speed
- manual, 6-speednamed in 2 complaints
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 261 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 86 | 2 | 18 |
| Engine | 66 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 48 | 1 | 36 |
| Service brakes | 27 | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Air bags | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 13 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Before I was able to do so, I had complete brake failure. I was attempting to come to a stop when the brake pedal was pressed all the way down and the vehicle was not slowing nor were the brakes catching. Thus resulting in an accident. The dart is a total loss.
18 mph while attempting a left turn in to our neighborhood I heard a loud pop and car jerked to the left hitting a curb. Upon visual inspection of the car it appeared that the axle popped out of joint and control arm broke in two.
Tl* the contact rented a 2016 dodge dart. While parking, the vehicle accelerated forward without warning and crashed into a building. The driver and passenger air bags deployed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was totaled and towed back to the rental company.
Upon driving the car on the freeway yesterday, the 2016 dodge dart started to shake and the car would not slow down. The passenger front wheel control arm, tire, and cv joint completely feel off the vehicle which caused an accident.
My 5 year old daughter was in the backseat and smacked her face off of the seat and window bruising the whole side of her face and giving her a black eye. For some reason, no airbag was deployed.
The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to red bluff dodge chrysler jeep ram ([address], red bluff, [ZIP], [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the clutch master cylinder and the slave cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
After going back into my house and getting my keys, I unlocked the car and found the parking brake/emergency brake had been released.
The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the driver sustained neck and nose injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 244 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 12% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders
Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
- Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges…
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges…
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
- FUEL VAPOR CANISTER FILTER EVAP Fuel Filters are to be checked for restriction / blockage on a regular…
FUEL VAPOR CANISTER FILTER EVAP Fuel Filters are to be checked for restriction / blockage on a regular schedule as indicated in the Owner s Manual. If the Filter is restricted or blocked then replace the part. For…
- U90 - Parts Ordering
- "2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following
● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block."
- U90 Parts Ordering
- "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood,…
"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current…
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
- MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update
- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair…
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
- Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges…
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current…
NHTSA lists 119 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Dart?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine, electrical system. Total complaints: 261. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (13%), stalls while driving (11%), infotainment or screen glitches (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Dodge Dart?
NHTSA lists 119 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Dodge Dart from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.