2016 Dodge Dart
Common Problems
Ranked from 97 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
17 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Transmission Shift Cable Failure
30complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission shift cable can detach or fail, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly move while in 'Park' or 'Neutral'.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V293000, 25V674000
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Suspension Component Failure
21complaintsHigh severitySuspensionSuspension components can fail, leading to reduced handling and potential loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine randomly stalls while driving
17complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stops while driving, requiring the car to be restarted by coming to a complete stop.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Electrical System Random Malfunctions
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system experiences random malfunctions such as dashboard lights flickering and electronic components restarting or shutting off.
Related recall: 16V113000
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls or does not start while driving, especially when idling or starting after a period of inactivity.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Power train recall issues
8complaintsMedium severityTransmissionIssues related to the power train recall, including gear shifting problems and transmission failures, leading to vehicle malfunctions.
Related recalls: 19V293000, 25V674000
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Stalling and Difficulty Starting Engine
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stutters, stalls, or fails to start, often requiring multiple attempts to restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Brake System Malfunction
5complaintsSafety riskOtherThe brake system can fail to engage properly, leading to the inability to stop the vehicle effectively.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Brake Pedal Issues
3complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake pedal becomes hard to press or falls to the floor, leading to brake failure and loss of vehicle control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Brake Pedal Travels to Floorboard Without Warning
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe brake pedal travels to the floorboard without warning, potentially leading to loss of control of the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Clutch Failure
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe clutch fails, causing the vehicle to stall or become difficult to shift gears.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V293000, 25V674000
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Engine Overconsumption of Oil
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine consumes excessive amounts of oil, leading to low oil pressure and potential engine failure.
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Random Gear Shifting Issues
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle randomly shifts into unintended gears, causing loss of control and difficulty in driving.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V293000, 25V674000
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Service Brakes Fail Suddenly
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe service brakes fail suddenly, leading to loss of vehicle control and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Steering Gear Change Malfunction
2complaintsLow severitySteeringThe gear change mechanism malfunctions, causing the gear shift to pop out or not grip properly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Vehicle speed control issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe speedometer and tachometer fail to provide accurate readings, leading to potential over-speeding or under-acceleration.
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Windshield wipers fail to operate
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe windshield wipers fail to work when turned on, leading to poor visibility during rainy conditions.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.