2016 Dodge Dart Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 87about this part
- Share
- 33%of 262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 87 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Dodge Dart, 33% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At arizona snowbowl, I was pulling into a parking spot to go on a hike and shifter remained in neutral as I was trying to park, which caused me to get it towed to a Dodge dealership that is over the miles allowed on my insurance policy. In the attached pictures, my car shifter is in park but my car is stuck in neutral.”
NHTSA complaint #11229480, filed 2019-07, 38,772 miles“Vehicle in motion. Clutch stuck to floor on highway. Almost hit another vehicle because of the malfunction. Took to a repair facility where they said it is a very common problem with darts. I am now having the whole clutch system replaced and they just called me to tell me the flywheel etc is very bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11282168, filed 2019-11, 30,000 miles“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“I just brought my Dodge gt and the clutch went out on it at 48,000 miles. Technician stated that master cylinder and many other parts were malfunctioning. I was driving on road and almost hit another car when it clutch stop working. It is currently at dealership getting fixed since 5/12/19.”
NHTSA complaint #11208646, filed 2019-05, 48,000 miles“Recall v34, has been open on my car since april 2019. Parts are not available at the dealership. Now my car is stuck in neutral, I can't turn it off. The gear shift seems to be stuck. I can't use it and it's stuck in my parking lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11320162, filed 2020-04, 81,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V674000Oct 9, 2025Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from…Covers: Dodge Dart 2013–2016
- 19V293000Apr 11, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail…Covers: Dodge Dart 2012, 2014–2016
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- 10224601Jan 1, 2022Powertrain Control Module.
- 10221181Apr 21, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10194007Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10084053Aug 4, 2016"flash: powertrain diagnostic and system improvements this bulletin involves reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with the latest available software. Customers may…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Dart
67 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology