2016 DODGE DART — Owner-Reported Problems

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

• Campaign 16V813000 was reported 210 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 19V293000 was reported 756 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 25V674000 was reported 3,129 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.

Safety Recalls (5)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

1. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 16V113000

   Report date

   Feb 26, 2016

   Component:

   ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

   Consequence:

   Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy:

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S10.

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2. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 16V813000

   Report date

   Nov 8, 2016

   Component:

   VISIBILITY

   Consequence:

   Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy:

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield washer pumps, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S83.

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3. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 17V824000

   Report date

   Dec 21, 2017

   Component:

   Not available in the source record

   Consequence:

   If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

   Remedy:

   Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

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4. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 19V293000

   Report date

   Apr 11, 2019

   Component:

   POWER TRAIN

   Consequence:

   If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy:

   This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.

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5. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 25V674000

   Report date

   Oct 9, 2025

   Component:

   POWER TRAIN

   Consequence:

   A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy:

   Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.

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