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Dodge Dart 2015-2016 (PF)
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- Price
- $16,495–$23,995
- MPG
- 32
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average reliability
How it scores for you10 scores
Compact-car basics with a big Uconnect screen available, undermined by a troubled powertrain record and a short, orphaned production life.
Recalled somewhat more often than cars of the same model years; 2 of its 7 recalls were serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Limited history so far, so this score may move as more recalls are filed. Adjusted -6 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4).
About $2,250 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 65% of cars we track.
13.1 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 11% of other sedans we track.
Wide compact cabin gives fair shoulder room; rear legroom mid-pack
184-hp 2.4L is adequate; steering and body control middling next to a Mazda3 or Focus
Available 8.4-in Uconnect was big for the compact class in 2015
Decent front seats, coarse engines, and mediocre refinement
Typical resale value for a sedan.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls11 recalls
11 recalls · 5 common complaint areas across 2015–2016
- Powertrain — 169 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Electrical: software (2016)
- Electrical — 82 complaints (2015)
2016
- RecallElectrical: software16V113000
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
- RecallVisibility: windshield wiper/washer16V813000
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.
- RecallEquipment17V824000
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 ma
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission; power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift19V293000
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.
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift25V674000
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.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain79 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that upon shifting into park(P), the transmission failed to respond, and the contact used force to depress the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the vehicle unintende
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other48 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown Key continuously getting stuck in the ignition without cause.
- Complaint clusterElectrical36 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 de
- Complaint clusterEngine32 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
On December 13, 2021 my 2016 Dodge Dart shut down while driving and would not start back up. Had it towed to a repair shop, they could not duplicate the problem. I contacted Chrysler and the agent who helped me said there is no known issues with this particular vehicle. I found at that was a lie
- Complaint clusterBrakes14 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
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.
2015
- RecallTires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems14V800000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Dart Aero vehicles manufactured August 24, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with a premium instrument cluster and Lowline Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light may not illumi
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)15V542000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
- RecallElectrical: software16V113000
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
- RecallEquipment17V824000
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 ma
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission; power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift19V293000
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.
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift25V674000
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.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain169 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
It is becoming increasingly difficult to shut down the car when the transmission is placed in park because the system is not recognizing the transmission is in park.
- Complaint clusterElectrical82 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Love you drive for a few minutes and then it completely stops and it will not go. It starts shaking and will not go. It has been to the dealership and they said these cars are known for electrical issues. Had something electrical.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other57 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving my vehicle, 2015 Dodge Dart to get a regular oil change service back on XXX. The oil change service hub was only 10 minutes or so from my home. Upon arriving to the oil change location([XXX]), I was about to turn into the intersection when my vehicle had started to shake abruptly & my
- Complaint clusterEngine51 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact
- Complaint clusterBrakes46 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle started rolling forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal more forcefully and shifted the gear shifter into park; however, the vehicle continued rolling forwar
Cost to own$17,000 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$16,495–$23,995
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,250/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
28
Highway MPG
38
Combined MPG
32
Horsepower
184 hp
Doors
4
Length
184.3 in
Width
72.0 in
Height
57.9 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Curb weight
3,186 lb
Cargo volume
13.1 cu ft
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