Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Dodge Dart
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Dodge Dart has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 263 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V674000 Detached Shifter Cable May Cause Vehicle Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V293000 Shifter Cable Bushing May Detach From Transmission NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V813000 Windshield Wiper Circuit Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V113000 Powertrain Control Module Missing Backup Software NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 87 complaints
- Engine 67 complaints
- Unknown or Other 61 complaints
- Electrical System 49 complaints
- Service Brakes 26 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 13 complaints
Of the 263 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 263 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$11,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Dodge Dart has a below-average reliability, primarily due to frequent powertrain and electrical issues. Recalls and numerous complaints indicate a high incidence of transmission and engine problems, which are costly to repair. These issues reflect significant long-term ownership concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed or harsh gear shifts
- Sudden engine power loss
- Dimming dashboard lights
- Frequent engine stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Dodge Dart at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.