2016 Dodge Dart engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 67 complaints for the 2016 Dodge Dart, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 67 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
My son parked the vehicle after driving it approximately 2 miles. He went into his dorm room and was informed shortly after that his car was on fire. The engine had ignited.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH there was a loud abnormal banging sound before the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle went dark and there was no electrical power. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred two more times and the vehicle was driven to the dealer, who was able to diagnose the failure on the third visit.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Dodge Dart
- Drivetrain & axles 83 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints