2016 Dodge Dart Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

67Engine complaints

25.5%Of all 263 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN80 · 30.4%

ENGINE67 · 25.5%

Unspecified / other61 · 23.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM49 · 18.6%

SERVICE BRAKES26 · 9.9%

Share of the 263 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Dodge Dart overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MISFIRED AND STALLED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE…”NHTSA complaint 11269468 — filed 10/18/2019

“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WILL RANDOMLY HAVE COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT WARNING AND THE BATTERY LIGHT WOULD TURN ON.”NHTSA complaint 11254107 — filed 09/09/2019

“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WILL RANDOMLY HAVE COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT WARNING AND THE BATTERY LIGHT WOULD TURN ON. THE DODGE DEALER FOUND…”NHTSA complaint 11251980 — filed 08/28/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Dodge Dart have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Dodge Dart: 67 of 263 complaints on file (25.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Dodge Dart have in total?

263 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.