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2016 Dodge

Dart

Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Dodge Dart: best and worst years
2016 Dodge Dart

Closest available photo (2014 model year); you're viewing the 2016.

2014 photoorder_242 from ChileCC BY-SA 2.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
Real-world MPG
30.4 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 3.4 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
5
Owner complaints
258 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
9

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN23%
  • ENGINE18%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
  • SERVICE BRAKES7%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 369 total.

Dodge Dart: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ25002opened Jun 30, 2025POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD:RETAINING FASTENERS/HARDWARE

    Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

136 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Aug 16, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. B

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

  • Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100653

    Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

  • Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100645

    Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

  • Aug 14, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. A

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

  • Aug 13, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates

  • Dec 17, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100468

    FUEL VAPOR CANISTER FILTER EVAP Fuel Filters are to be checked for restriction / blockage on a regular schedule as indicated in the Owner s Manual. If the Filter is restricted or blocked then replace the part. For customers that drive light duty trucks in extreme dusty and dirty road conditions, please reference information only TSB 25-009-24 for an available MOPAR Dual EVAP Filter kit that is customer paid.

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERU90 - Parts Ordering

    U90 - Parts Ordering

  • Aug 29, 2024ENGINE09-018-24

    "2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block."

  • and 128 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.