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2016 Dodge Dart Engine Problems

Complaints
67about this part
Share
26%of 262 total for the year
Median mileage
42,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 67 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Dodge Dart, 26% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“All the lights in the vehicle vent out, the digital dashboard the touch screen everything that lights up went out. The motor almost died and started to sputter. When I accelerate it has no power then it will take off then no power. When I am stopped the idle is so low it almost dies and the entire car shakes very hard. This started while I was driving at about 30 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #11287406, filed 2019-12, 26,000 miles

“After the car sits in the hot florida sun for about 8-10 hours from morning to about 2:30-3:00 the car starts fine and then I start driving and when I slow down to come to a stop, the car stalls. Then it starts back up again when I push the start button. This happens in florida summer, not during the winter months.”

NHTSA complaint #11208796, filed 2019-05, 17,500 miles

“Twice while driving my car has just completely stalled and lost power. Both times I was slowing to a stop. Other times it feels as it it will stall but doesn't. It has caused two minor accidents at a stop sign due to the stalling.the other event happened at 50,0000 miles in june. I took car to dealership, no codes came up.”

NHTSA complaint #11114389, filed 2018-07, 55,000 miles

“Car continues to stall in the mist of driving. My car has stalled on me in the middle of the highway twice this year while myself and daughter was in the vehicle barely getting hit by other vehicles. Something needs to be done. I pay too much for this car to have myself and child at risk everyday.”

NHTSA complaint #11217187, filed 2019-05, 48,000 miles

“Driving my Dodge DART on the freeway and it staled out almost caused me to get in a car accident this happed on the freeway to me more then once took it in to dealership and now they are telling me I need my engine replaced I did the best care of the DART all the oil changes and everything were always done to a t Dodge saying it will cost 8000.00 to get a new engine only had the Dodge DART 2016 for 2 years had to get it towed”

NHTSA complaint #11350325, filed 2020-08, 80,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20166726%
201514127%
201410428%
20135118%
201216315%

Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Dart

Transmission and drivetrain
87 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsElectrical system
49 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Dodge Dart

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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