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2016 Dodge Dart Suspension Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%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 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Dodge Dart, 2% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“Purchased car new jan 2017. On 3/3/19 at approx. 18 MPH while attempting a left turn in to our neighborhood I heard a loud pop and car jerked to the left hitting a curb. Upon visual inspection of the car it appeared that the axle popped out of joint and control arm broke in two. Because of this two parts malfunctioning the car hit the curb, cracking the wheel and causing body damage to the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11208240, filed 2019-05, 46,000 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

“The transmission shifter cable failed. It completely stopped working so therefore i was unable to drive my vehicle any longer. I have been without a vehicle for five days now. My safety was put at risk because i could have been working in the field and the shifter completely stopped working on me as i was in traffic with vehicles behind me. The recall has been confirmed and the diagnostics report has been completed by the Chrysler dealership. There was no signs of the shift gear going out as i drove my vehicle every single day. …”

NHTSA complaint #11750398, filed 2026-07

“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge DART. While driving approximately 30 to 35 MPH, slowing down, and veering left, the vehicle became difficult to control. The front end of the vehicle pulled to the right on its own and struck a curb. The front wheels straightened out and the vehicle landed in the yard of a sub-division. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags had not deployed. The dealer diagnosed that the lower control arm snapped into two pieces. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 6,647. …”

NHTSA complaint #10948015, filed 2017-01, 6,647 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201662%
2015143%
2014113%
201331%
201291%

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
Steering
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Air bags
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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