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2016 Dodge Dart: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2016 Dodge Dart. The newest campaign is 25V674000. NHTSA received the report on 9 Oct 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V674000, in the NHTSA record

Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 712,946 units in total.

  • 25V674000Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift
  • 19V293000Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift
  • 17V824000Equipment
  • 16V813000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer
  • 16V113000Electrical System / Software

  1. 25V674000Received . 298,439 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number A0C.

  2. 19V293000Received . 298,439 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number V34. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 17V824000Received . 61,791 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number T82. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 16V813000Received . 53,155 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured April 13, 2015, to June 7, 2016. Due to voltage spikes caused by a problem within the windshield washer pump, the windshield wiper circuit may fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield washer pumps, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S83.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S83. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 16V113000Received . 1,122 units.

    Electrical System / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission. Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S10.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S10. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2016 Dodge Dart
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
RQ25002Recall queryRecall 19V-293 Post Remedy FailuresPower Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift30 Jun 202512 Dec 202525E065

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19661
  2. 19676
  3. 19684
  4. 19692
  5. 19704
  6. 19713
  7. 19722
  8. 19733
  9. 19743
  10. 19754
  11. 19763
  12. 19771
  13. 20126
  14. 20131
  15. 20144
  16. 20156
  17. 20165

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2016 Dodge Dart: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/dodge/dart/2016/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 Dodge Dart?
712,946 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Dodge Dart have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for the Dodge Dart, model years 1966 to 2016. 5 of them name the 2016 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Dodge Dart open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.