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Dodge Dart · Model year 2016 · No longer built

2016 Dodge Dart specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2016 Dodge Dart in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 5 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
160–184 hp
Combined MPG
25–32
Recalls
5
Schedule covers
150k miles

What changed for the 2016 Dodge Dart

The 2016 Dart versus 2015: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

All the differences we found

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • 16 x 7-in. painted cast aluminum — standard: SXT Sport, Turbo
  • 17 x 7.5-in. Granite Crystal aluminum — standard: Turbo, GT Sport — optional: SXT Sport
  • 18 x 7.5-in. Gloss Black 10-spoke aluminum — optional: GT Sport
  • Badges: Turbo — standard: Turbo
  • Gloss Black power mirrors — optional: SXT Sport, GT Sport
  • Grille: Black crosshairs, black surround — optional: SXT Sport
  • Sport Appearance Hood — standard: Turbo, GT Sport
  • Sport Appearance Hood — standard: Turbo, GT Sport
  • Standard hood — standard: SXT Sport

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Nappa leather seats, heated front seats
  • 16 x 7-in. Steel wheels with cover
  • 16 x 7-in. Tech Silver aluminum
  • 17 x 7.5-in. Hyper Black aluminum
  • 17 x 7.5-in. Satin Silver aluminum
  • 18 x 7.5-in. Satin Silver aluminum
  • Advanced multistage front air bags
  • Badges: Aero
  • Badges: Limited
  • Badges: Rallye
  • Multimedia: Remote CD player
  • Single-note electric horn

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2015 and 2016. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2016 Dodge Dart specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2016 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Body Style
Four-door sedan
Assembly Plant
Belvidere Assembly Plant, Belvidere, Illinois
EPA Vehicle Class
Mid-size
Introduction date
June 2016 (repositioned)
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive (FWD)
Construction
High-strength steel unibody
Engines17 specs
2.0-liter Tigershark I-41.4-liter turbocharged MultiAir I-42.4-liter MultiAir 2 Tigershark I-4
AvailabilityStandard — SXT SportStandard — TurboStandard — GT Sport
Type and DescriptionInline four-cylinder, dual overhead cam variable-valve timing (VVT), 16 valves with multiport fuel injectionInline turbocharged four-cylinder, liquid-cooledInline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection
Displacement122 cu. in. (1,995 cu. cm)83 cu. in (1,368 cu. cm)144 cu. in. (2,360 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.46 x 3.23 in. (88 x 82 mm)2.83 x 3.31 in. (72 x 84 mm)3.46 x 3.82 in. (88 x 97 mm)
Valve SystemDOHC, VVT, four valves per cylinder (16 total)SOHC with MultiAir, four valves per cylinder (16 total)SOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total)
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnlessSequential, multiport, electronic, returnlessSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum block and cylinder headIron block, aluminum cylinder headAluminum block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio10.2:19.8:110:1
Power (SAE net — estimated)160 bhp (119 kW) @ 6,400 rpm160 bhp (119 kW) @ 5,500 rpm184 bhp (138 kW) @ 6,250 rpm
Torque (SAE net — estimated)148 lb.-ft. (200 N•m) @ 4,600 rpm184 lb.-ft. (250 N•m) @ 2,500-4,000 rpm174lb.-ft. (200 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,750 rpm6,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 Octane, E85 flex fuelUnleaded regular, 87 octane accepted; Unleaded premium, 93 octane preferredUnleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil Capacity5.0 quarts (4.7 liters)4.0 quarts (3.8 liters)5.0 quarts (4.7 liters)
Coolant Capacity7.1 quarts (6.7 liters)6.0 quarts (5.7 liters)7.1 quarts (6.7 liters)
Emission ControlsSingle catalyst, dual-heated oxygen sensors (1 upstream, one mid catalyst) (a)Single catalytic converter, heated wide-band lambda sensor upstream and downstream heated oxygen sensor (b)Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor (c)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)25/36/29 — manual; 24/34/27 — automatic27/39/3223/33/27 GT Sport — manual; 22/31/26 GT Sport — automatic
Engine Assembly PlantDundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 4 and ULEV II requirements in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. (b) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 and LEV II requirements in California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. (c) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 4 requirements, plus PZEV and SULEV30 when equipped with the automatic transmission, in California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.

Transaxle11 specs
C635 six-speed manual6F24 six-speed automatic overdrive
AvailabilityStandard with 2.0-liter, 1.4-liter and 2.4-liter enginesOptional with 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter engines
DescriptionSix-speed, fully synchronized, FWD, manual transmissionSix-speed, FWD, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive
1st3.904.64
2nd2.112.83
3rd1.361.81
4th0.971.39
5th0.751.00
6th0.620.77
Reverse4.03.29
Final-drive Ratio4.11 with 1.4-liter engine3.20 with 2.0-liter engine (3.51 GT Sport 2.4-liter engine)
Overall Top-gear2.54 with 1.4-liter engine2.46 with 2.0-liter engine (2.70 GT Sport 2.4-liter engine)
Suspension2 specs
Front
Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear
Multi-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers and Rallye, Limited and GT models add link-type stabilizer bar
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric, dual pinion
Overall Ratio
15:1 (12.76:1 GT Sport)
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
36.5 ft. (17-in. wheels); 37.7 ft. (18-in. wheels)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.3 (17-in. wheels); 3.0 (18-in. wheels)
Brakes11 specs
Availability
Standard
Power-assist Type
Single 11-in. diaphragm vacuum
Front: Size and Type (mm)
305 x 28 mm vented rotors with 60 mm single piston floating caliper
Front: Swept Area (Total Front), sq. in. (sq. cm)
127.11 sq. in. (820.08 sq. cm)
Rear: Size and Type (mm)
264 x 10 mm) solid rotors with 38 mm single piston floating caliper
Rear: Swept Area (Total Rear), sq. in. (sq. cm)
81.08 sq. in. (523.07 sq. cm)
Parking Brake Type
Rear caliper integrated park brake system
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Dimensions, in. (mm)7 specs
Wheelbase
106.40 (2,703)
Track, Front
61.7 (1,568)
Track, Rear
61.6 (1,565)
Overall Length
183.9 (4,672)
Overall Width
72.0 (1,830)
Overall Height
57.7 (1,465)
Aero Cd
0.285

All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

Fuel tank capacity, gal. (liter)2 specs
SXT Sport, Turbo
14.2 (54)
GT Sport
15.8 (60)
Towing capabilities, lbs. (kg)2 specs
2.0-liter automatic transmission
1,000 (454)
2.4-liter automatic transmission
1,000 (454)
Curb weight (with fuel), lbs.3 specs
2.0-liter gasoline engine
3,122 (manual); 3,172 (automatic)
1.4-liter gasoline engine
3,081 (manual)
2.4-liter gasoline engine
3,165 (manual); 3,215 (automatic)
Accommodations2 specs
Seating Capacity — front/rear
2/3
EPA Total Interior Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
97.2 (2.75)
Accommodations13 specs
front, in. (mm)
Head Room without Sunroof38.6 (980)
Head Room with Sunroof37.4 (950)
Leg Room42.2 (1,071)
Shoulder Room58.2 (1,477)
Hip Room54.8 (1,393)
Seat Travel10.32 (260)
EPA Front Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)54.8 (1.55)
rear, in. (mm)
Headroom without Sunroof37.0 (940)
Legroom35.2 (895)
Shoulder Room56.1 (1,425)
Hip Room52.6 (1,337)
Knee Clearance1.2 (30.2)
EPA Rear Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)42.4 (1.2)
Cargo2 specs
Trunk Lift-over Height
29.7 (710)
SAE Luggage Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
13.1 (0.37)
Wheels4 specs
AvailabilityType and MaterialSize
Wheel 1Standard — SXT SportCast-aluminum, Monotone painted16 x 7
Wheel 2Standard – GT Sport; with SXT Sport Rallye and Turbo PackageCast-aluminum, Granite Crystal17 x 7.5
Wheel 3Package with SXT Sport Chrome PackageCast-aluminum, polished17 x 7.5
Wheel 4Package with SXT Sport Blacktop and GT Sport BlacktopCast-aluminum, 10-spoke Gloss Black painted18 x 7.5
Tires3 specs
AvailabilitySize and TypeModelRevs per Mile (km)
Tire 1SXT Sport205/55R16, all seasonKumho Solus KH25836
Tire 2Standard on GT Sport, Package with SXT Sport Rallye, Turbo and SXT Sport Chrome225/45R17, all-seasonKumho Solus KH25831
Tire 3Package with SXT Sport Blacktop and GT Sport Blacktop225/40R18, all-seasonYokohama804

Source: 2016 Dodge Dart Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2016 Dodge Dart fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2016 Dodge Dart at 25–32 MPG combined; the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo (FWD) is the most efficient and the 2.4L 4-cylinder (FWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Dart Aero1.4L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed manual · FWD28MPG39MPG32MPG$2,400279
Dart1.4L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed manual · FWD27MPG38MPG31MPG$2,500285
Dart Aero1.4L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic (AM6) · FWD28MPG38MPG32MPG$2,400280
Dart1.4L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic (AM6) · FWD27MPG36MPG30MPG$2,600292
Dart2.0L 4-cylinder6-speed manual · FWD25MPG35MPG29MPG$2,150309
Dart2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automatic · FWD23MPG34MPG27MPG$2,300328
Dart GT2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automatic · FWD22MPG31MPG25MPG$2,500350
Dart2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed manual · FWD22MPG34MPG27MPG$2,300334
Dart GT2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed manual · FWD23MPG33MPG26MPG$2,400336
Dart2.0L 4-cylinderFFV6-speed automatic · FWD24MPG33MPG27MPG$2,300327

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2016 Dodge Dart wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
SXT Sport
205/55R16Kumho Solus KH25
16 × 7 in, cast aluminum
all-season
GT SportStandard
225/45R17Kumho Solus KH25
17 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
all-season
SXT Sport (Rallye, Turbo and Chrome packages)Optional
225/45R17Kumho Solus KH25
17 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
all-season
SXT Sport and GT Sport (Blacktop package)Optional
225/40R18Yokohama
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
all-season
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Depending on equipment the manual describes a compact spare, a full-size spare, a limited-use spare or a tire service kit with no spare; the placard shows which.
Lug nut torque
100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2016 Dodge Dart Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2016 Dodge Dart maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace as necessary
  • Inspect brake linings, parking brake function

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace the cabin/air conditioning filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect CV joint boots
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace as necessary
Inspect brake linings, parking brake function
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary
Additional Maintenance
Replace the cabin/air conditioning filter
Replace the engine air cleaner filter
Replace the spark plugs (1.4L Turbo Engine).**
Replace the spark plugs (2.0L and 2.4L engine).**
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change the transmission fluid (manual, or 1.4L turbo automatic) if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
Change the automatic transmission fluid (2.0L, 2.4L engines only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or while towing a trailer, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, or in a commercial fleet
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary
Replace the timing belt (1.4L Turbo Engine)

Once a month or before a long trip

  • Check engine oil level
  • Check windshield washer fluid level
  • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
  • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and brake master cylinder as needed
  • Check function of all interior and exterior lights

At every oil change

  • Change engine oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

Severe duty (all models)

  • Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off-road environment or predominately at idle or very low engine RPM

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

Compare with another year

2016 Dodge Dart fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Shared across engines
Fuel tank (approximate)2.0L/2.4L engines14.2 gal54 L
Cooling system2.0L and 2.4L engines7.2 qt6.8 L
1.4L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)S13.2 gal50 L
Engine oil with filterTurbo engine (SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API certified)4 qt3.8 L
Cooling systemTurbo engine5.8 qt5.5 L
2.4L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)GT models only15.8 gal60 L
Engine oil with filterSAE 0W-20, API certified5.5 qt5.2 L
2.0L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 0W-20, API certified5 qt4.7 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) antifreeze/coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formulaMS.90032
MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil1.4L turbo engine
SAE 5W-40 API certified syntheticMS-12991
MOPAR, Pennzoil or Shell Helix
Engine oil2.0L and 2.4L engines
SAE 0W-20 API certifiedMS-6395
MOPAR, Pennzoil or Shell Helix
Engine oil filter
MOPAR engine oil filter or equivalent
MOPAR Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
MOPAR spark plugs
MOPAR Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission - gearbox1.4L turbo engine (dual dry clutch), if equipped
C Series manual and dual dry clutch transmission fluid or equivalent
MOPAR C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission - control system1.4L turbo engine (dual dry clutch), if equipped
SAE 75W DDCT hydraulic fluid or equivalent
MOPAR C Series DDCT SAE 75W Hydraulic Fluid
Automatic transmission2.0L and 2.4L engines, if equipped
SP-IV M automatic transmission fluid or equivalent
MOPAR SP-IV M Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual transmissionIf equipped
C Series manual and dual dry clutch transmission fluid
MOPAR C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 brake fluid (SAE J1703); DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable
MOPAR DOT 3

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
1.4L turbo engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (91 recommended)
0–15% ethanol
2.0L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
0–15% ethanol
2.0L flex fuel (E85) engine, if equipped
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 85% ethanol (E85); E85 capable
2.4L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
0–15% ethanol

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the pressurized coolant bottle filled to the MAX level.
  • Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
  • Do not mix OAT coolant with HOAT or globally compatible coolants.
  • Check lug nut torque again after 25 miles (40 km).

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2016 Dodge Dart recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Dodge Dart: 5 recall campaigns, 264 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Dodge Dart 4 Dr FWD
10.7% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (5)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftOctober 9, 2025 · Campaign 25V674000

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.

Risk: A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will replace the shifter cable assembly and install a cap, free of charge. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025.

Campaign 25V674000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: automatic transmissionApril 11, 2019 · Campaign 19V293000

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.

Risk: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019.

Campaign 19V293000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentDecember 21, 2017 · Campaign 17V824000

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 may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.

Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…

Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility: windshield wiper/washerNovember 8, 2016 · Campaign 16V813000

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.

Risk: Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield washer pumps, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S83.

Campaign 16V813000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: softwareFebruary 26, 2016 · Campaign 16V113000

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 between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.

Risk: Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S10.

Campaign 16V113000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
264
Crashes
14
Fires
4
Injuries
9
  • Power train88
  • Engine67
  • Unknown or other61
  • Electrical system49
  • Service brakes27
  • Fuel/propulsion system13
  • Visibility/wiper12
  • Steering11

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Dart. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2016 Dodge Dart owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2016 model year.

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Great Lakes owner notes

The 2016 Dodge Dart against salt, snow and steep grades

We read the 2016 Dart owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Kentucky driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

Sidewall height versus broken pavement

Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory 205/55R16 size, a true winter tire on 16-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.

The oil grade on a January morning

The fluids table calls for SAE 5W-40 (1.4L turbo) and SAE 0W-20 (2.0L and 2.4L) at 4 qt (1.4L turbo), 5 qt (2.0L) and 5.5 qt (2.4L), with synthetic oil in the specification. Synthetic stock copes with both ends of this region's weather, from a subzero start in the Upper Peninsula to a loaded summer climb in the Smokies. Match the exact specification on the filler cap, not just the viscosity.

Starting in single digits

Battery care in this schedule: inspect it and clean and tighten the terminals as required at each oil change. A battery that bakes through a Nashville or Memphis summer ages faster, then gets found out by the first hard freeze. Have it load-tested in fall rather than waiting for a slow crank.

Which wheels do the pulling

Every 2016 version in the factory data is front-wheel drive; no all-wheel or four-wheel drive was offered. That works through a Great Lakes winter on proper winter tires, which matter more on packed snow than the number of driven wheels. Hills are the harder test, from steep Cincinnati side streets to back roads in West Virginia, so carry momentum gently and avoid spinning the tires.

Mountain roads in the schedule

The schedule shortens the automatic transmission fluid interval for frequent driving on mountain roads, rough or unpaved roads, short trips or heavy hot-weather traffic, first at 60,000 miles. Daily driving in southern West Virginia or eastern Kentucky checks more than one of those boxes, so treat the shorter interval as the normal one there.

Antifreeze for both ends of the year

The system holds 5.8 qt (1.4L turbo) and 7.2 qt (2.0L and 2.4L) of OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula). Stellantis manuals call for a 50/50 mix, good to about -34°F (-37°C), which is colder than a typical Great Lakes winter night; the real risk is dilution from top-ups with plain water. The same mix raises the boiling point for a loaded summer climb through the Tennessee mountains. A cheap tester checks the strength each fall.

Gravel hollow roads and the air filter

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Octane from the owner data

The owner data specifies 87 octane, with 91 recommended. A higher grade than the manual asks for adds cost without benefit, while a lower one than required makes the engine pull back ignition timing, which shows most under load on a long Appalachian climb.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Kentucky to Tennessee.

2016 Dodge Dart questions

How much oil does the 2016 Dodge Dart take?

With a filter change: 1.4L turbo engine (SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API certified), 4 qt / 3.8 L; 2.0L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5 qt / 4.7 L; and 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2016 Dodge Dart use?

1.4L turbo engine: SAE 5W-40 API certified synthetic (MS-12991); 2.0L and 2.4L engines: SAE 0W-20 API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: MOPAR engine oil filter or equivalent.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2016 Dodge Dart?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace as necessary; inspect brake linings, parking brake function; replace the cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2016 Dodge Dart owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2016 Dodge Dart get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Dodge Dart at 25–32 MPG combined, depending on the version. 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, 6-speed manual, FWD: 28 city / 39 highway / 32 combined; 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, 6-speed manual, FWD: 27 city / 38 highway / 31 combined; 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, Automatic (AM6), FWD: 28 city / 38 highway / 32 combined; 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, Automatic (AM6), FWD: 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined; 2.0L 4-cylinder, 6-speed manual, FWD: 25 city / 35 highway / 29 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2016 Dodge Dart use?

Factory tire sizes: 205/55R16 (SXT Sport); 225/45R17 (GT Sport, SXT Sport (Rallye, Turbo and Chrome packages)); 225/40R18 (SXT Sport and GT Sport (Blacktop package)). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

What changed on the 2016 Dodge Dart?

Last model year: 2016 is the final year of the Dart in the manufacturer's data we cover; SXT is now called SXT Sport; GT is now called GT Sport; New trim: Turbo.

Does the 2016 Dodge Dart have recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Dodge Dart. The most recent: Power train: automatic transmission (October 2025), Power train: automatic transmission (April 2019), and Equipment (December 2017). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2016 Dodge Dart?

Owners have filed 264 complaints about the 2016 Dodge Dart with NHTSA. The components named most often are power train (88), engine (67), and unknown or other (61). 14 complaints involved a crash and 4 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2016 Dodge Dart's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2016 Dodge Dart is 5 out of 5 stars (Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD: 5). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.