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2016 Dodge Dart Steering Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
4%of 262 total for the year
Median mileage
46,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Dodge Dart, 4% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles.

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.

“Braking system failure when trying to stop . Brakes would press down but not slow the vehicular down. The brakes would randomly fail when stopping on both highway and in urban areas. Along with that the computer would fail and the ABS light,the engine light , and the traction control light would come on along with the battery light. All the problems happen over time and randomly occurred. The fear for my safety and my family's safety should not happen when driving a newer car ! …”

NHTSA complaint #11122398, filed 2018-08, 68,000 miles

“Anti-lock brake system service light comes on and off as well as the traction control light. The antilock brake system is not working at all and skid control doesn't work either. Brakes are hard to push often and vehicle is more and more reluctant to stop. The vehicle is always in motion. Stearing is harder when the vehicle slows or stops also. The issue began at the same time as the antilock brake issue. Check engine light also came on. All lights where cleared at my last service but came back on immediately from leaving the dealership I serviced it at. …”

NHTSA complaint #11378531, filed 2020-12, 82,500 miles

“While driving this car at multiple speeds, the car slows down and comes to a complete stop, I hear a noise and the gas pedal vibrates, the steering and gas pedal locks up. This event has happened 3 times within four days leaving from my garage, on the interstate and a city street. The car was taken to the dealership lakeland chrysler Dodge jeep ram and I was told the car was driven by the technician 11 miles and there was no incident and at this point the car can no longer be driven due to a gash in the tire. …”

NHTSA complaint #11019202, filed 2017-08, 23,000 miles

“'takata recall' about 2 months ago my car wouldn't start. I thought it was due to the cold weather. The 2nd day same thing wouldn't start and had to end up getting jumper cables. The 3rd in the morning again some trouble but no cables were needed. But later that afternoon I had to go to my child's school. Got down for what was no more than about 7mins came back and my car wouldn't start. Had to get cables. Soon as we got the car going went to autozone and they checked it saying it was the battery. So I bought another battery then and there. Hooked it up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11151058, filed 2018-11, 39,000 miles

“When putting the car into gear, and turning the wheel and starting to move, there is a popping/snapping sound coming from the front end. It has been in the shop three times for this issue. First time when it went to the shop, they replace front strut mounts. This lasted about 6 months and the noise has come back. Second time they said I needed a new tie rod. Replaced and within a week later, could hear the noise again. Took it back to the shop and they couldn't diagnose it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11219777, filed 2019-06, 48,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016114%
2015346%
2014205%
201352%
2012373%

Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Dart

Transmission and drivetrain
87 complaints
Engine
67 complaints
Other or unknown
60 complaints
Electrical system
49 complaints
Brakes
28 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints
Exterior 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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