2016 Dodge Dart reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Dodge Dart — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 352
- 113 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 69 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 21 reported crashes · 14 injuries · 9 fires
What owners report fails — 2016 Dodge Dart
- POWER TRAIN 69
- ENGINE 66
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 58
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 47
- SERVICE BRAKES 25
5 recalls on record for the 2016 Dodge Dart
- NHTSA 25V674000 · 2025 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V293000 · 2019 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Add
- NHTSA 17V824000 · 2018 · EQUIPMENT If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- NHTSA 16V813000 · 2016 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V113000 · 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Dodge Dart units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Dodge Dart reliable?
NHTSA has 352 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Dodge Dart and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (69 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Dodge Dart units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Dart?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (69), engine (66), unknown or other (58), electrical system (47). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Dodge Dart?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.