Model year record

2016 Dodge Dart

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 443 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V674000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
298,439
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-09

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V293000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
298,439
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-11
Owners notified
2019-09-05

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V824000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
61,791
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-21
Owners notified
2018-02-14

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V813000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
53,155
Reported to NHTSA
2016-11-08
Owners notified
2016-12-28

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured April 13, 2015, to June 7, 2016. Due to voltage spikes caused by a problem within the windshield washer pump, the windshield wiper circuit may fail.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V113000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,122
Reported to NHTSA
2016-02-26
Owners notified
2016-03-25

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission. Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train10465,000 mi
Unknown or other7349,000 mi
Engine6942,000 mi
Electrical system5549,000 mi
Service brakes2958,263 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1726,000 mi
Steering1346,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1332,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1214,153 mi
Air bags948,000 mi
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod8
Suspension746,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)54,000 mi
Exterior lighting545,000 mi
Wheels448,000 mi
Visibility3142,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings2
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift260,000 mi
Structure: body214,300 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1300 mi
Engine and engine cooling140,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Parking brake133,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands1
Service brakes, hydraulic142,000 mi
Structure1
Suspension: front: control arm16,647 mi

The 2015 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.