2016 Dodge Dart power train problems
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Dodge Dart — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 to a complete stop. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the vehicle…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“On August 13, 2026, the vehicle was taken to an authorized Dodge dealership for an electrical-system problem at approximately 105,111 miles. The vehicle required a jump start and the battery failed a load test. The dealer replaced the battery, calibrated the electronic steering sensor, cleared all…”
filed Aug 27, 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 | 177 | 34% |
| 2014 Dart | 132 | 36% |
| 2013 Dart | 153 | 55% |
| 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.