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2016 Dodge Dart: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 376 complaints about the 2016 Dodge Dart with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

376

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

32 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$6,375

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Transmission & drivetrain87

Engine & cooling68

Electrical system49

Brakes28

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L	Front-Wheel Drive	32 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L	Front-Wheel Drive	32 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L	Front-Wheel Drive	31 mpg
Automatic (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L	Front-Wheel Drive	30 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	29 mpg
Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L	Front-Wheel Drive	27 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L	Front-Wheel Drive	27 mpg
Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	27 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L	Front-Wheel Drive	26 mpg
Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L	Front-Wheel Drive	25 mpg

Recalls

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor ShiftOct 9, 2025 · campaign 25V674000
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.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor ShiftApr 11, 2019 · campaign 19V293000
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.
EquipmentDec 21, 2017 · campaign 17V824000
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 forc
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/WasherNov 8, 2016 · campaign 16V813000
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.
Electrical System › SoftwareFeb 26, 2016 · campaign 16V113000
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 mod

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Other years of the Dodge Dart

Year	Reliability
2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2016 Dodge Dart have?

Owners have filed 376 complaints with NHTSA: transmission & drivetrain (87), engine & cooling (68), electrical system (49). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Dart have?

5 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Dodge Dart get?

Up to 32 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.