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2016 Dodge Dart transmission problems

The 2016 Dodge Dart has 72 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

72

Transmission complaints

20%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Dart transmission complaints by model year455 complaints2012: 455 complaints2013: 140 complaints2014: 125 complaints2015: 162 complaints2016: 72 complaints
Dart transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V674000TransmissionOctober 9, 2025 · 298,439 units

Defect

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

A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

19V293000TransmissionApril 11, 2019 · 298,439 units

Defect

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

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

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.

What owners report

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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 3, 2019 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Dodge Dart have?

NHTSA has 72 complaints about the 2016 Dodge Dart transmission — 20% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Dodge Dart transmission?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the transmission: 19V293000, 25V674000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.