2016 Dodge Dart Transmission Problems

My 2016 Dodge Dart had the shift cable bushing replaced under Recall V34 (NHTSA 19V-293) in December 2024. This week (July 2025), the opposite end of the same shift cable assembly failed, leaving the vehicle stuck in Reverse, unable to start or shift. I was stranded with my three children and had to manually override the transmission to transport the vehicle to the dealership.

The car keeps stalling and several scans, thousands into repairs to include the dealership itself. I’m convinced that it’s one of the recalls re: power train and engine keeps randomly stalling. This is a huge safety concern that will result in an accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. While reversing out of a parking lot at 5 MPH, the transmission shift cable bushing detached from the vehicle. The contact had to apply the parking brake to stop the vehicle and prevent it from crashing into a wall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. While driving 25 MPH, the clutch pedal traveled to the floorboard. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a curb and damaged the bumper.

For the past 4 months I've had this same issue. My car turns off while driving I've filed several complaints. The dealership was unable to figure out what was wrong with the car.

Your 2016 Dodge Dart is subject to a recall (Campaign 25V674000) for a powertrain issue, but the replacement part isn't available yet. You've noticed that your gear shifter sometimes fails to respond when you try to shift gears while parked. The dealer hasn't been able to diagnose or repair the problem, and the manufacturer has delayed the recall for longer than expected. You'll likely need to wait for the recall part to become available, then have your dealer replace the faulty shifter component.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her son heard an abnormal popping coming from the engine after the vehicle was started. In addition, while attempting to move the gear shifter, the gear shifter failed to function as intended.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while at a stop light and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle failed to shift into gear. There was no warning light illuminated.

This morning when backing out of the driveway, the car got stuck into neutral And I was stuck in the middle of the street unable to back up or drive. After pushing it into the driveway, I discovered the shift cable was no longer attached to the shifter lever. The bushing was no longer in the hole for the shifter cable and the bushing itself was still attached to the shifter lever bolt.

Vehicle in motion. Clutch stuck to floor on highway. Almost hit another vehicle because of the malfunction.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train) when the vehicle was purchased used on march 29, 2019. The contact did not receive a recall letter.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train). The contact stated that the gear did not shift out of drive without warning.

At arizona snowbowl, I was pulling into a parking spot to go on a hike and shifter remained in neutral as I was trying to park, which caused me to get it towed to a dodge dealership that is over the miles allowed on my insurance policy. In the attached pictures, my car shifter is in park but my car is stuck in neutral.

I just brought my dodge gt and the clutch went out on it at 48,000 miles. Technician stated that master cylinder and many other parts were malfunctioning. I was driving on road and almost hit another car when it clutch stop working.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while scheduling an oil change appointment on the dealer website, the contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle jerked and hesitated to respond. Additionally, the contact stated that upon shifting to park(P), the vehicle tugged and hesitated while responding. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone to test the battery, alternator, and transmission fluid. A mechanic diagnosed that the thermostat was sticking. The vehicle was then taken to another mechanic, who replaced an AC cord due to liquid leaking from underneath the vehicle. This mechanic suggested replacing the thermostat if the check engine warning light remained illuminated. While at a stop sign, the vehicle jerked before accelerating, and while driving approximately 35-45 MPH. The vehicle was driven to the mother's residence, where the vehicle remained for 3 days before being restarted. The vehicle remained parked for approximately a week before the contact drove back to the residence, and the check engine warning light and the battery light were illuminated. The vehicle remained parked while the wheel bearing, headlights, and oil change were repaired. A certified mechanic replaced the thermostat, and another inspected the vehicle but could not identify any other failures. After the repair was completed, the contact noticed that the vehicle continued to jerk while driving at various speeds, and the sensation was more prominent whenever the AC unit was activated. While driving approximately 35 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle decelerated, the battery light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and coast downhill into their grandmother's driveway nearby. After waiting a minute, the contact started the vehicle and was able to drive to the residence, approximately 5 minutes away, at 20 MPH to avoid additional failure. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where no battery or alternator failure was found. The mechanic suggested it might be an electrical failure, which was supported by previous window closing and opening failures and key fob failure to lock the vehicle. However, because the key fob battery had been replaced, but the contact did not initially assume the failure could be related to the most recent issue. The vehicle was repaired. The contact continued driving the vehicle with the battery warning light was flashing intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The transmission shift cable does not work on the vehicle and will not shift out of gear, Unable to use vehicle due to the break in the cable.

Transmission shift cable failure occurred on our 2016 Doge Dart. The vehicle was stuck in Drive and we were unable to shift the transmission to Park or Neutral, or to completely turn off or start the vehicle. I had to disconnect a battery to shut off the vehicle. This is part of an unrepaired Manufacturer recall A0C. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for repair; however, the dealer is refusing to repair the issue or replace any parts. The tow truck driver managed to re-attach the transmission cable to force the car into neutral during towing, and the dealer is stating that everything is fine and they will let us know when a remedy will be available. This is unacceptable. There needs to be a difference between a "vehicle may experience a transmission shift cable failure" vs. the vehicle that has already experienced the failure. On top of it the dealer is charging me a fee because they evaluated the vehicle. I contacted Stelantis customer service about the recall and they are basically telling me there is nothing they can do and just deal with it. Stelantis Case# 95608092. This vehicle is unsafe to operate and the manufacturer or the dealer are unwilling to even attempt a repair.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the transmission shifter failed to shift out of park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with transmission shifter cable failure. The contact was informed that the transmission shifter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and several cases were filed. The contact inquired about reimbursement for the out-of-pocket repair. The contact was informed that the reimbursement request was denied because the repair was not performed by the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 54,079.

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 not contacted.

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.

I am the second owner to own this car had it for 4 months only 27,000 miles I called my dealer to see about the gear shifting cable recall that happened but they said it was fixed in 2019, my car was driving fine now it is no longer shifting out of park I think the recall was not done correctly

Today, 7-12-25, I tried to place my 2016 Dodge Dart in park. The car would not go into park, and I could not get the key out after trying to turn it off. The Shifter would not go into Drive, and was stuck in Reverse.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that upon arriving to his destination and attempting to shift into reverse, the shift lever failed to move to the desired position. No warning lights were illuminated.

THE TRANSMISSION GEAR IS NOTB SHIFTINGB AND THE CAR IS CUTTING OFF OIN THE FREEWAY AND ALSO AT STOP SIGNS AND STOP LIGHTS. OIL CHANGES AND TRANSMISSION FLUIDS HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND CHANGED PROBLEM STILL HAPPENING.

I purchased a 2016 dodge dart 1.4l turbo with 6 speed manual transmission from carvana 2 years ago they gave me a carfax for the vehicle but I've been having multiple issues with the vehicle in the past year so I purchased my own carfax and while lookin it over I noticed there r several things that were replaced on the car the the original carfax didn't show but did show some maintenance done on the same day.on my new carfax it shows the clutch assembly was all replaced right before the previous owner sold the vehicle upon further research I've come to find out that the dart models with the c635 engine and transmission combo has a factory defects, there was only 38,000 miles on the car when the previous owner had these parts replaced and at the moment the car has 75,000 miles and the clutch system is not functioning again.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while shifting into reverse, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the engine revved; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

When I start my car and depart the car feels like it is gonna die and when I accelerate the gears slip and the engine revs up when I am pressing on the brake and sometimes when I come to a complete stop after exiting the freeway my car dies and the battery light turns on and I have to put it in park and start the car again....

Car not shifting gears correctly. Dodge Dart accelerating poorly to the point where driving can be extremely dangerous for everyone involved. Sometimes car will not go over 40mph which is extremely dangerous.

My car is showing a code for "Powertrain Control Module Missing Backup Software" which has been recalled under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V113000. When I call into the Carl Burger dealership in La Mesa, CA they said that they will do the backup however; I would have to pay a charge.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated that the clutch failed and the vehicle was taken to chrysler dodge jeep ram of walla walla (2695 e isaacs ave, walla walla, wa 99362), and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that there would be a diagnostic and repair, and to schedule an appointment.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called to bob howard chrysler jeep dodge ram (13252 broadway ext, oklahoma city, ok 73114, (405) 302-5861) where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available.

A while back vehicle taken into local dealer for two isolated incidents of vehicle rolling when coming to a stop regardless of the speed (dealership kept vehicle trying to recreate issue unsuccessful as for nothing wrong appeared and no codes had registered.) then yesterday 7/2/2020 sudden while driving on city streets and coming to a complete stop, notification appeared, saying, "engage park brake to prevent from rolling." vehicle was continued to be in used in city until parked for a period of about and hour after first notification.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shifter was placed in reverse and failed to engage. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to engage the desired gear.

Recall v34, has been open on my car since april 2019. Parts are not available at the dealership. Now my car is stuck in neutral, I can't turn it off.

My vehicle has had a manufacture safety recall for the shifter cable bushing since april of 2019 but there was no parts available to remedy the situation. In august of 2019 I pulled in a gas station and put my car in park. When I returned and attempted to put my car in reverse the shifter was very loose feeling and it wouldnt come out of park.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. While driving up an inclined road, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be diagnosed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated that several unknown warning indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train).

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. While reversing the vehicle out of the driveway, the contact attempted to place the gear shifter into drive; however, the vehicle continued to reverse. The contact then attempted to place the vehicle back into park, but the shifter failed to move.

My 2016 dodge dart has been sitting at a local dealership since very beginning of june 2019- due to v34 NHTSA 19v293 transmission shift cable bushing recall! A very scary situation directly related to recall actually happened to me while I was in vehicle on may 31st. I still have not even received a 'recall notice' from chrysler nor any phone or email communication unless I initiated it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. While pulling into a parking space, the gear shifter failed to shift out of drive into park. The contact also stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch and the emergency brake had to be applied to keep the vehicle from moving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. When the contact parked and shut off the vehicle, he attempted to exit and the gear shifted back into reverse. The contact stopped the vehicle with the emergency brake.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train), which was issued on april 11, 2019. The contact stated that the part was not provided within a reasonable time frame.

Car randomly shuts off while driving, whether it is in motion or stationary. Happens on streets and when turning. Bought the car brand new and we have brought the car to the dealership twice for this issues.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Dealer arlington dodge (9600 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225) confirmed parts were not available to perform the recall repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. On may 25, 2019, the contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train). The contact stated that planet dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 9975 nw 12th st, miami, fl 33172, (305) 470-8000) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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 five times.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift and remained stuck in the neutral gear. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train).

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart sxt. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign letter: 19v293000 (power train). However, the parts to do the repair were unavailable.

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.

Master slave cylinder leaked down onto the clutch and caused my clutch to fail. Clitch went all the way to the floor and stayed there. This happened around 6,000 miles of driving.

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.

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 to: 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.

Tl* 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.

Went to drive home from work. Started car and shifted from park to drive but car stayed in park. Shifted back to park and back to drive and the transmission did shift to drive.

I was reversing and my car was not able to shift anymore and it was stuck on reverse.

The key gets stuck in the ignition. Says it's in park but vehicle was not had to hit the shifter really hard to make sure was in park.

I was driving on the freeway, as I had acceleration problems, as I press the pedal, the car seems to got stuck

When trying to clean my windows when a the rain left weird streaks while driving I was unable to clean my window and made it very hard to see while driving. When I tried to put fluid in the windshield fluid it was clogged. The transmission is terrible to shift when taking off from stop position or pick up and go in back up traffic.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated that the transmission shift cable malfunctioned and the vehicle would not shift into gear. The cause of the failure was not determined.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train). The contact called mac haik dodge chrysler jeep ram at (281) 301-5150 (located at 11000 north fwy, houston, tx 77037) and was informed that the parts were not available.

Automatic transmission slipping after 60,000miles, shifting hard