2016 Dodge Dart steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Dodge Dart — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“I have less than 55,000 miles on this vehicle, and my shift linkage bushing has failed, making it so my car is stuck in gear and the shifter inside the vehicle will not work at all. There was a recall in 2019 for this issue, and it seems it hasn’t been satisfactorily remedied and another recall…”
filed Oct 6, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Dart years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Dart | 34 | 7% |
| 2014 Dart | 19 | 5% |
| 2013 Dart | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 Dart | 37 | 3% |
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.