general problems of the 2016 Dodge Dart - part 2

44 problems related to power train have been reported for the 2016 Dodge Dart. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Dodge Dart based on all problems reported for the 2016 Dart.

36 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart sxt. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign letter: 19v-293000 (power train). However, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. Mapleton Chrysler 1000 lawrence Ave, ellwood city, PA 16117 (724) 302-0460 was contacted and confirmed that the parts wer not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. (VIN tool confirms parts not available). Jw.

37 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train). The contact called swantys Chrysler Plymouth Dodge at 928-704-2222 (located at 2494 highway 95, bullhead city, az 86442) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

38 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2019

Purchased car new Jan 2017. On 3/3/19 at approx. 18 mph while attempting a left turn in to our neighborhood I heard a loud pop and car jerked to the left hitting a curb. Upon visual inspection of the car it appeared that the axle popped out of joint and control arm broke in two. Because of this two parts malfunctioning the car hit the curb, cracking the wheel and causing body damage to the vehicle.

39 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. When the contact started the vehicle and attempted to shift into reverse, the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to mike smith Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (1945 I-10, beaumont, TX 77701, 409-840-3560) where it was diagnosed that the shift cable fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.

40 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2018

Takata recall. Car started fine drove about a 1/2 mile and turned them vehicle just died. Engine stopped dead in its tracks, ax still blowing just a little warm, radio continues to play, all lights are on as normal. But battery light is flashing. Put car in park in the middle of the road!! to restart, car starts right up and drives fine. No check engine light or any signs of problems.

41 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The vehicle was purchased brand new, but the contact had to take the vehicle back to the dealer (bayird Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram of paragould, 6340 us 49, paragould, ar 72450. ) to have the backup camera replaced three times. In addition, the dimmer switch for the instrument panel was replaced three times. Furthermore, the battery was replaced and the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train). The contact wanted to return the vehicle under the lemon law. The manufacturer stated that they had no remedy for the failures that should have been covered under the warranty. The contact had to settle with an attorney. The backup camera was not repaired. The failure mileage was 300.

42 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2017

Their were poisonous fumes coming out of the heater, coolant, and radio speaker systems, the vehicle burned too much gas, their was no acceleration in long distance {in ref a seaside university section 8 housing survey}, the dealership wouldn't offer diagnostic and warranty service; after I gave them alot of money they told me not to come back to their lot; I gave them the car back; and told the judges to tell them to return all the money I gave them back into my bank account: king county superior court case # 17-2-24602-6 sea filed in seattle.

43 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2017

Unknown.

44 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2017

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. While driving various speeds or while in stop and go traffic, the vehicle suddenly jerked. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with an auto stick option, which meant the vehicle could be driven in automatic or manual mode. When the vehicle was placed in automatic mode, it jerked and shifted gears as if it were in manual mode. When attempting to warm up the vehicle in cold weather, the vehicle would idle at 1,500 to 2,000 rpms for approximately 10-20 minutes. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was not able to identify the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.



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