2016 Dodge Dart service brakes problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Dodge Dart — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In the event of having to panic stop, slamming on the brakes doesn't stop the car. The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and I have to pump the brake before the car stops. This has happened multiple times with my 2016 dodge dart the last time was 2 months ago. This needs to be a recall.”
filed Apr 23, 2026
“My 2016 dodge dart is losing all fluids after putting fluids in the car . My back calipers keep coming off the system , my hose keep detaching or blowing off. Losing power and it's not shifting . I have called dodge and ford where I purchased the car , I also made reports with corporate office of…”
filed Feb 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Dart years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Dart | 65 | 13% |
| 2014 Dart | 60 | 16% |
| 2013 Dart | 22 | 8% |
| 2012 Dart | 252 | 23% |
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.