2016 Dodge Dart engine problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Dodge Dart — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transmission shift cable does not work on the vehicle and will not shift out of gear, Unable to use vehicle due to the break in the cable.”
filed Feb 18, 2026
“I received a safety recall on my vehicle in October, and it is now almost february and there is still no remedy. This safety recall is the Transmission Shift Cable A0C. The recall states: "This can cause an unexpected and unrecoverable loss of PARK function and/or vehicle movement in an unintended…”
filed Jan 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
"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…
09-018-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 29, 2024
Engine problems in other Dart years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Dart | 141 | 27% |
| 2014 Dart | 103 | 28% |
| 2013 Dart | 51 | 19% |
| 2012 Dart | 163 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Dodge Dart
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.