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2016 Dodge Dart Steering Problems

10 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

10
Complaints
Jan 2018Dec 2020
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

criticalSTEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

The Dodge dart has a malfunction that might have contributed in many crashes this car has been involved in. The issue is that some darts will experience a malfunction where the lights inside the car will randomly flicker (should they be on), digital dash will also flicker and navigation screen will either restart or just shut off.

NHTSA #: 11553891
criticalSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2018

Braking system failure when trying to stop . Brakes would press down but not slow the vehicular down. The brakes would randomly fail when stopping on both highway and in urban areas.

NHTSA #: 11122398
highSTEERING
Filed: Oct 2025

I have less than 55,000 miles on this vehicle, and my shift linkage bushing has failed, making it so my car is stuck in gear and the shifter inside the vehicle will not work at all. There was a recall in 2019 for this issue, and it seems it hasn’t been satisfactorily remedied and another recall should happen. I purchased the vehicle one year ago (Oct 2024) from a Honda Dealership.

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NHTSA #: 11691723
highSTEERING,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove away.

NHTSA #: 11010624
mediumSTEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2020

Anti-lock brake system service light comes on and off as well as the traction control light. The antilock brake system is not working at all and skid control doesn't work either. Brakes are hard to push often and vehicle is more and more reluctant to stop.

NHTSA #: 11378531
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION
Filed: Jun 2019

When putting the car into gear, and turning the wheel and starting to move, there is a popping/snapping sound coming from the front end. It has been in the shop three times for this issue. First time when it went to the shop, they replace front strut mounts.

NHTSA #: 11219777
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Nov 2018

'takata recall' about 2 months ago my car wouldn't start. I thought it was due to the cold weather. The 2nd day same thing wouldn't start and had to end up getting jumper cables.

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NHTSA #: 11151058
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Jan 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated that the steering wheel had been locking and jerking in either direction, causing the contact to have to correct the failure each time it happened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (west brothers chrysler dodge jeep ram, 3 north service road, sullivan, mo 63080, 1-(877) 327-6183) twice, but they were unable to correct the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11064795
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2017

While driving this car at multiple speeds, the car slows down and comes to a complete stop, I hear a noise and the gas pedal vibrates, the steering and gas pedal locks up. This event has happened 3 times within four days leaving from my garage, on the interstate and a city street.

NHTSA #: 11019202
lowSTEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2018

The gear change isn't working, it seems to be a small gauge that keeps popping out and not gripping when I change gears. I have been doing it manually.

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NHTSA #: 11124053

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