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Dodge Dart 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Dodge Dart: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

262Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
30Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train87 complaints

87 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V293000, 25V674000.

Engine68 complaints

68 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System49 complaints

49 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V113000.

Brakes28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V813000.

Fuel and Propulsion System13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V113000Reported February 26, 2016 - 1,122 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,122 vehicles across all affected models.

16V813000Reported November 8, 2016 - 53,155 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 53,155 vehicles across all affected models.

17V824000Reported December 21, 2017 - 61,791 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 61,791 vehicles across all affected models.

19V293000Reported April 11, 2019 - 298,439 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 298,439 vehicles across all affected models.

25V674000Reported October 9, 2025 - 298,439 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 298,439 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ25002Opened June 30, 2025 - Closed December 12, 2025

Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 25E065.

RQ25002Opened June 30, 2025 - Closed December 12, 2025

Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 25E065.

RQ25002Opened June 30, 2025 - Closed December 12, 2025

Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 25E065.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20152
20167
201719
201834
201970
202026
202116
20226
202317
20242
202519
202644
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.