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2016 Dodge Dart Fuel system Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
5%of 262 total for the year
Median mileage
26,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Dodge Dart, 5% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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

“Their were poisonous fumes coming out of the heater, coolant, and radio speaker systems, the vehicle burned too much gas, their was no acceleration in long distance {in ref to: a seaside university section 8 housing survey}, the dealership wouldn't offer diagnostic and warranty service; after I gave them alot of money they told me not to come back to their lot; I gave them the car back; and told the judges to tell them to return all the money I gave them back into my bank account: king county superior court case # 17-2-24602-6 sea filed in seattle.”

NHTSA complaint #11053708, filed 2017-12, 20 miles

“When I start my car and depart the car feels like it is gonna die and when I accelerate the gears slip and the engine revs up when I am pressing on the brake and sometimes when I come to a complete stop after exiting the freeway my car dies and the battery light turns on and I have to put it in park and start the car again....”

NHTSA complaint #11509627, filed 2023-03

“The car stops unexpectedly. It smoked the other day. I don't know what fuel. The gas cap says 85 but the dealer never told me this. The lighting and inside above. Falls out like it has been tampered with. It doesn't run properly. Sometimes it just stops and won't stop. Like it's a bate car. Used by cops. But I wasn't informed when I was sold the car”

NHTSA complaint #11427963, filed 2021-08

“The car stinks like gas, check engine light has been on. Independent service center advised me that the fuel tank has a leak. Check engine code is also detecting a fuel leak. We have bad headaches due to gas smells inside the car. Even my kids compliant of having headaches due to the gas smell. Puddle of gas above the fuel pump. Thank Can catch on fire due to the leak and strong gas smell. The smell wasn’t to strong until year 2022”

NHTSA complaint #11549097, filed 2023-10

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016135%
2015265%
2014113%
201362%
2012222%

Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Dart

Transmission and drivetrain
87 complaintsEngine
67 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsElectrical system
49 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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