2016 Dodge Dart power train problems
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Dodge Dart — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission fails to stay in park, and prevents vehicle from starting as well as leaving it an unsafe state. Recall has been made but it has been 10 months with no fix.”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that upon attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to move and was stuck in neutral(N). No warning light was illuminated. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train)…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into…Campaign 25V674000 · Oct 9, 2025
- Shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmissionCampaign 19V293000 · Apr 11, 2019
Power Train problems in other Dart years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Dart | 170 | 33% |
| 2014 Dart | 129 | 35% |
| 2013 Dart | 146 | 54% |
| 2012 Dart | 454 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Dodge Dart
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.