The 2016 Dodge Dart has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 712,946 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 352 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN25V6740002025-10-09298,439 affected
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…
POWER TRAIN19V2930002019-04-11298,439 affected
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…
EQUIPMENT17V8240002017-12-2161,791 affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged,…
Consequence
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…
VISIBILITY16V8130002016-11-0853,155 affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured April 13, 2015, to June 7, 2016. Due to voltage spikes caused by a problem within the windshield washer pump, the windshield wiper circuit may fail.
Consequence
Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield washer pumps, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S83.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission. Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September…
Consequence
Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S10.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
69
2crashes
ENGINE
66
3fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
58
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
47
1crashes1fires3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
25
4crashes4injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
13
2fires
VISIBILITY/WIPER
12
STEERING
10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10
2crashes2injuries
AIR BAGS
8
5crashes1fires4injuries
Total complaints352
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“After starting my car and putting it in reverse the gear stopped shifting. After lifting up the cover for the knob I found that the shifter cable snapped. I called the dealership and was told about the recall. They told me to take it in and they would be able to fix it. After manually shifting my…”
“The vehicle experienced a failure involving the automatic transmission gear shift cable (recall aoc 2013–2016). The gear selector indicated the vehicle was in “park,â€� but the transmission was not fully engaged in park due to the defective shift cable/bushing. This created a significant…”
“The vehicle experienced a failure involving the automatic transmission gear shift cable (recall aoc 2013–2016). The gear selector indicated the vehicle was in “park,â€� but the transmission was not fully engaged in park due to the defective shift cable/bushing. This created a significant…”
“The vehicle experienced a failure involving the automatic transmission gear shift cable (recall aoc 2013–2016). The gear selector indicated the vehicle was in “park,â€� but the transmission was not fully engaged in park due to the defective shift cable/bushing. This created a significant…”
“I own a 2016 dodge dart with an active safety recall related to the transmission shift cable bushing. I have contacted dealerships multiple times and have been told parts are not available with no timeline provided. This defect affects the vehicle’s ability to properly shift gears and creates a…”
“The contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving, the shifter cable detached while parking at the bank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had been inspected prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The local dealer…”
“The contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v674000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the…”
“The transmission shift cable on the vehicle may fail to maintain its connection to the transmission. According to the manufacturer’s safety notice, this defect results in an unexpected and unrecoverable loss of park function. The manufacturer has acknowledged that this condition can lead to…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationRQ25002 Opened 2025-06-30 · closed 2025-12-12
Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration…
InvestigationRQ25002 Opened 2025-06-30 · closed 2025-12-12
Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration…
InvestigationRQ25002 Opened 2025-06-30 · closed 2025-12-12
Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Dodge Dart as of
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