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.
- 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.
- Dropped trims: SE, Aero and Limited.
- New option packages: Chrome Package, Rallye Package and Premium Group.
- Packages no longer offered: Rallye Appearance Group, Convenience Group, Bluetooth and Cruise Group, Cold Weather Group and 3 more.
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-4 | 1.4-liter turbocharged MultiAir I-4 | 2.4-liter MultiAir 2 Tigershark I-4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard — SXT Sport | Standard — Turbo | Standard — GT Sport |
| Type and Description | Inline four-cylinder, dual overhead cam variable-valve timing (VVT), 16 valves with multiport fuel injection | Inline turbocharged four-cylinder, liquid-cooled | Inline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection |
| Displacement | 122 cu. in. (1,995 cu. cm) | 83 cu. in (1,368 cu. cm) | 144 cu. in. (2,360 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.46 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 System | DOHC, VVT, four valves per cylinder (16 total) | SOHC with MultiAir, four valves per cylinder (16 total) | SOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total) |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Aluminum block and cylinder head | Iron block, aluminum cylinder head | Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 | 10:1 |
| Power (SAE net — estimated) | 160 bhp (119 kW) @ 6,400 rpm | 160 bhp (119 kW) @ 5,500 rpm | 184 bhp (138 kW) @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net — estimated) | 148 lb.-ft. (200 N•m) @ 4,600 rpm | 184 lb.-ft. (250 N•m) @ 2,500-4,000 rpm | 174lb.-ft. (200 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,750 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 Octane, E85 flex fuel | Unleaded regular, 87 octane accepted; Unleaded premium, 93 octane preferred | Unleaded regular, 87 octane |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 quarts (4.7 liters) | 4.0 quarts (3.8 liters) | 5.0 quarts (4.7 liters) |
| Coolant Capacity | 7.1 quarts (6.7 liters) | 6.0 quarts (5.7 liters) | 7.1 quarts (6.7 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Single 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 — automatic | 27/39/32 | 23/33/27 GT Sport — manual; 22/31/26 GT Sport — automatic |
| Engine Assembly Plant | Dundee 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 manual | 6F24 six-speed automatic overdrive | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard with 2.0-liter, 1.4-liter and 2.4-liter engines | Optional with 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter engines |
| Description | Six-speed, fully synchronized, FWD, manual transmission | Six-speed, FWD, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive |
| 1st | 3.90 | 4.64 |
| 2nd | 2.11 | 2.83 |
| 3rd | 1.36 | 1.81 |
| 4th | 0.97 | 1.39 |
| 5th | 0.75 | 1.00 |
| 6th | 0.62 | 0.77 |
| Reverse | 4.0 | 3.29 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 4.11 with 1.4-liter engine | 3.20 with 2.0-liter engine (3.51 GT Sport 2.4-liter engine) |
| Overall Top-gear | 2.54 with 1.4-liter engine | 2.46 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 Sunroof | 38.6 (980) |
| Head Room with Sunroof | 37.4 (950) |
| Leg Room | 42.2 (1,071) |
| Shoulder Room | 58.2 (1,477) |
| Hip Room | 54.8 (1,393) |
| Seat Travel | 10.32 (260) |
| EPA Front Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 54.8 (1.55) |
| rear, in. (mm) | |
| Headroom without Sunroof | 37.0 (940) |
| Legroom | 35.2 (895) |
| Shoulder Room | 56.1 (1,425) |
| Hip Room | 52.6 (1,337) |
| Knee Clearance | 1.2 (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
| Availability | Type and Material | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel 1 | Standard — SXT Sport | Cast-aluminum, Monotone painted | 16 x 7 |
| Wheel 2 | Standard – GT Sport; with SXT Sport Rallye and Turbo Package | Cast-aluminum, Granite Crystal | 17 x 7.5 |
| Wheel 3 | Package with SXT Sport Chrome Package | Cast-aluminum, polished | 17 x 7.5 |
| Wheel 4 | Package with SXT Sport Blacktop and GT Sport Blacktop | Cast-aluminum, 10-spoke Gloss Black painted | 18 x 7.5 |
Tires3 specs
| Availability | Size and Type | Model | Revs per Mile (km) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire 1 | SXT Sport | 205/55R16, all season | Kumho Solus KH25 | 836 |
| Tire 2 | Standard on GT Sport, Package with SXT Sport Rallye, Turbo and SXT Sport Chrome | 225/45R17, all-season | Kumho Solus KH25 | 831 |
| Tire 3 | Package with SXT Sport Blacktop and GT Sport Blacktop | 225/40R18, all-season | Yokohama | 804 |
Source: 2016 Dodge Dart Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2016 feature availability guide.
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StandardOptionalPart of a packageNot available
| Feature | SXT Sport | Turbo | GT Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | |||
| B5 Blue, True Blue Pearl Coat, Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Pitch Black Clear Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, and available on SXT Rallye / Blacktop Appearance Group or GT model: Redline 2 Pearl Coat, TorRed Pearl Coat and Go Mango Pearl Coat | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Active grille shutters | Std | Std | Std |
| Dodge | Std | Std | Std |
| Dart | Std | Std | Std |
| BadgesSXT Sport | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Turbo | N/A | Std | N/A |
| GT Sport | N/A | N/A | Std |
| 1.4‑liter MultiAir Turbo (packaged with engine) | N/A | Std | N/A |
| Bi-function halogen projector headlamp | Std | Std | Std |
| Defroster — rear window | Std | Std | Std |
| Sport Appearance Hood | N/A | Std | Std |
| Body-color | Std | Std | Std |
| Door HandlesBright | Pkg | N/A | N/A |
| GrilleBody-color crosshairs, body-color surround | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Bright crosshairs, body-color surround | N/A | Std | N/A |
| Black crosshairs, black surround | Pkg | N/A | N/A |
| Hyper Black crosshairs, black surround | N/A | N/A | Std |
| HoodStandard hood | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Sport Appearance Hood | N/A | Std | Std |
| LampsAutomatic headlamps | Pkg | N/A | Std |
| Fog lamps | Pkg | N/A | Std |
| Headlamp off time delay | Std | Std | Std |
| Headlamp bezels — chrome | Std | Std | N/A |
| Headlamp bezels — black chrome | N/A | N/A | Std |
| LED center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) | Std | Std | Std |
| LED Stop/Turn tail lamps | Std | Std | Std |
| LED racetrack Illuminated tail lamp surround | N/A | Std | Std |
| Park/turn daytime-running lamps (DRL) | Std | Std | Std |
| MirrorsBody-color power mirrors | Std | Std | N/A |
| Gloss Black power mirrors | Pkg | N/A | Pkg |
| Body-color power heated mirrors | Pkg | N/A | Std |
| Exterior mirrors with supplemental signals | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Exterior mirrors courtesy lamps | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Removable short mast antenna | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote trunk-lid release | Std | Std | Std |
| Solar control glass | Std | Std | Std |
| Trunk-lid release — power | Std | Std | Std |
| Vehicle information center | N/A | Std | Std |
| Low washer fluid warning signal | Std | Std | Std |
| Parallel-action, variable-intermittent, speed-sensitive | Std | Std | Std |
| Interior | |||
| Air conditioning with micron filter | Std | Std | N/A |
| Air conditioning with micron filter, dual zone automatic climate control | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Air filtering | Std | Std | Std |
| Ambient LightingLED interior lighting | N/A | N/A | Std |
| ConsoleFloor console with covered storage | Std | Std | N/A |
| Floor console with fore/aft sliding armrest | Pkg | N/A | Std |
| 12-volt auxiliary power outlet | Std | Std | Std |
| Front courtesy/map lamps | Std | Std | Std |
| Interior door handle — chrome | Std | Std | Std |
| Floor mats — front and rear | Pkg | N/A | Std |
| Glove box lamp | Opt | N/A | Std |
| Heater with instrument panel ventilation | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | Std | Std | Std |
| Passenger assist handles | Std | Std | Std |
| HeadlinerRearview prismatic mirror | N/A | Std | N/A |
| Rearview auto-dimming mirror with microphone | Pkg | N/A | Std |
| Rearview day/night mirror | Std | N/A | N/A |
| Sun visors with vanity mirrors | Std | Std | N/A |
| Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Soft-touch instrument panel | Std | Std | Std |
| Instrument PanelIlluminated instrument panel surround (floating island bezel – packaged with 8.4-in. Uconnect touchscreen) | N/A | Std | Std |
| 120-mph primary speedometer | Std | Std | Std |
| Instrument cluster with display screen | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Instrument ClusterInstrument cluster with 7-in. thin-film transistor (TFT) reconfigurable display | N/A | Std | Std |
| Tachometer | Std | Std | Std |
| Keyless entry with panic alarm | Std | Std | Std |
| MultimediaFour speakers | Std | Std | N/A |
| Six speakers | Opt | N/A | Std |
| Nine Alpine speakers plus subwoofer and 506-watt amp | Opt | N/A | Opt |
| AM/FM/CD/MP3/Radio | Std | Std | N/A |
| Audio input jack for mobile devices | Std | Std | Std |
| iPod control (included with 8.4-in. media center) | Opt | N/A | Std |
| Remote USB port (included with 8.4-in. media center or Uconnect Voice) | Opt | N/A | Std |
| SiriusXM Radio (one-year subscription) | Std | Std | Std |
| Uconnect 8.4-in. touchscreen | Opt | N/A | Std |
| Uconnect 8.4N with 8.4-in. touchscreen with Garmin navigation | Opt | N/A | Opt |
| Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std |
| Power locks | Pkg | Std | Std |
| Keyless Enter 'n Go (push-button start) | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Power windows – driver one-touch up/down | Std | Std | N/A |
| Power windows – front one-touch up/down | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Rear stabilizer bar | Pkg | N/A | Std |
| SeatsDriver height adjuster seat – manual, six-way | Std | Std | N/A |
| Power 10-way driver seat, including power four-way lumbar | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Front seat reactive headrests | Std | Std | Std |
| Front seatback pockets driver/pass | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Cloth seats | Std | Std | N/A |
| Nappa perforated leather seats, heated front seats | N/A | N/A | Opt |
| Rear 60/40 split-folding seat with rear seat pass through, rear armrest with storage and cup holders | Pkg | N/A | Std |
| Rear folding seat | Std | Std | N/A |
| Security alarm | Opt | N/A | Std |
| Sentry Key theft-deterrent system | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering WheelSteering wheel – urethane | Std | Std | N/A |
| Steering wheel – leather-wrapped | Pkg | N/A | N/A |
| Steering wheel – leather-wrapped, heated | N/A | N/A | Opt |
| Tilt/telescope steering column | Std | Std | Std |
| Trunk lamp | Std | Std | Std |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engines2.0‑liter I‑4 Tigershark engine | Std | N/A | N/A |
| 1.4‑liter MultiAir Intercooled Turbo engine | N/A | Std | N/A |
| 2.4‑liter MultiAir2 Tigershark I‑4 engine | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Electronic throttle control (ETC) | Std | Std | Std |
| 2.4‑liter PZEV MultiAir 2 Tigershark I‑4 engine (PZEV states only) | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Six-speed C635 manual | Std | Std | Std |
| TransmissionsSix-speed Powertech automatic | Opt | N/A | Opt |
| Electrical | |||
| Alternator120-amp | Std | Std | N/A |
| 140-amp | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Battery500-amp, maintenance free | Std | Std | N/A |
| 600-amp, maintenance free | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Battery run down protection | Std | Std | Std |
| Electromechanical power steering | Std | Std | Std |
| Power accessory delay | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Chassis | |||
| Electronic roll mitigation | Std | Std | Std |
| Brake-lock differential | Std | Std | Std |
| Fuel Tank15.8-gal. fuel tank | N/A | N/A | Std |
| 14.2-gal. fuel tank | Std | Std | N/A |
| Hill-start Assist | Std | Std | Std |
| Lock On Sync tire pressure monitors | Std | Std | Std |
| TiresCompact spare | Opt | N/A | Opt |
| 205/55R16 All Season Tires | Std | Std | N/A |
| 225/45R17 All Season Tires | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 225/40R18 All Season Tires | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Wheels16 x 7-in. painted cast aluminum | Std | Std | N/A |
| 17 x 7.5-in. Granite Crystal aluminum | Pkg | Std | Std |
| 17 x 7.5-in. polished aluminum | Pkg | N/A | N/A |
| 18 x 7.5-in. Gloss Black aluminum | Pkg | N/A | Pkg |
| 18 x 7.5-in. Gloss Black 10-spoke aluminum | N/A | N/A | Pkg |
| Underbody aerodynamic treatment | Std | Std | Std |
| Safety and Security | |||
| Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger | Std | Std | Std |
| Driver inflatable knee air bag | Std | Std | Std |
| Passenger inflatable knee air bag | Std | Std | Std |
| Supplemental side-curtain front and rear air bags | Std | Std | Std |
| Supplemental rear seat side air bags | Std | Std | Std |
| All-speed traction control system (TCS) | Std | Std | Std |
| Four-wheel anti-lock disc power brakes | Std | Std | Std |
| Dual-note electric horn | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | Std | Std | Std |
| Inside emergency trunk-lid release | Std | Std | Std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) | Std | Std | Std |
| ParkView rear backup camera | Opt | N/A | Std |
| Rear-seat head restraints — three | Std | Std | Std |
| Speed control | Std | Std | Std |
| Speed-sensitive power locks | Pkg | Std | Std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring display | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring warning lamp | Std | Std | N/A |
| Packages | |||
Chrome Package17-in. polished aluminum wheels, touring suspension, unique bright grille and bright door handles, fog lamps and automatic headlamps | Opt | N/A | N/A |
Rallye PackageSXT Sport: includes black crosshair grille with black surround, fog lamps, touring suspension, rear stabilizer bar, 17-in. Granite Crystal aluminum wheels with all-season tires and leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls | Opt | N/A | N/A |
Blacktop PackageSXT Sport: includes 18-in. Gloss Black aluminum wheels, 225/40R18XL all-season tires, Gloss Black exterior mirrors. GT Sport: includes 18-in. Gloss Black aluminum wheels, Gloss Black exterior mirrors, Sport Suspension and Black Fog Lamp Spear and Bezel | Opt | N/A | Opt |
Sun and Sound GroupSXT Sport Rallye and Blacktop: includes power express open/close sunroof, Uconnect 8.4 touchscreen radio with iPod control, nine Alpine speakers with subwoofer and 506-watt surround sound amplifier, ParkView rear backup camera, SiriusXM Radio, glove box lamp and illuminated floating island bezel/instrument panel surround. GT Sport: includes power express open/close sunroof, nine Alpine speakers with subwoofer, 506-watt surround sound amplifier and Garmin Navigation | Opt | N/A | Opt |
Premium GroupSXT Sport Rallye and Blacktop: includes heated seats, heated exterior mirrors, Uconnect 8.4 touchscreen radio with iPod control, six speakers, security alarm, fore/aft sliding armrest, Garmin Navigation, floating island bezel, remote start and a 60/40 split folding rear seat. GT Sport: includes heated leather seats, heated steering wheel, HID projector headlamps, auto high beam headlamps, rain sensing wipers, intrusion alarm, remote start, Blindspot Monitoring and ParkSense rear park assist system | Opt | N/A | Opt |
- The guide prints a dash where a feature is not offered; those are shown here as NA.
- The package descriptions list SXT Sport and GT Sport contents separately; the single code per column applies to that trim.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
Turboover SXT Sport+12 standard
- Badges: Turbo
- 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo (packaged with engine)
- Sport Appearance Hood
- Grille: Bright crosshairs, body-color surround
- LED racetrack Illuminated tail lamp surround
- Vehicle information center
- Headliner: Rearview prismatic mirror
- Illuminated instrument panel surround (floating island bezel – packaged with 8.4-in. Uconnect touchscreen)
- Instrument cluster with 7-in. thin-film transistor (TFT) reconfigurable display
- Power locks
- Wheels: 17 x 7.5-in. Granite Crystal aluminum
- Speed-sensitive power locks
GT Sportover Turbo+32 standard
- Badges: GT Sport
- Grille: Hyper Black crosshairs, black surround
- Automatic headlamps
- Fog lamps
- Lamps: Headlamp bezels — black chrome
- Body-color power heated mirrors
- Exterior mirrors with supplemental signals
- Exterior mirrors courtesy lamps
- Air conditioning with micron filter, dual zone automatic climate control
- Ambient Lighting: LED interior lighting
- Floor console with fore/aft sliding armrest
- Floor mats — front and rear
- Glove box lamp
- Rearview auto-dimming mirror with microphone
- Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Multimedia: Six speakers
- iPod control (included with 8.4-in. media center)
- Remote USB port (included with 8.4-in. media center or Uconnect Voice)
- Multimedia: Uconnect 8.4-in. touchscreen
- Keyless Enter 'n Go (push-button start)
- Power windows – front one-touch up/down
- Rear stabilizer bar
- Power 10-way driver seat, including power four-way lumbar
- Seats: Front seatback pockets driver/pass
- Rear 60/40 split-folding seat with rear seat pass through, rear armrest with storage and cup holders
- Security alarm
- Alternator: 140-amp
- Battery: 600-amp, maintenance free
- Power accessory delay
- 225/40R18 All Season Tires
- ParkView rear backup camera
- Tire-pressure monitoring display
Standard on every trim (56)
- Active grille shutters
- Badges: Dodge
- Badges: Dart
- Bi-function halogen projector headlamp
- Defroster — rear window
- Door Handles: Body-color
- Lamps: Headlamp off time delay
- LED center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL)
- LED Stop/Turn tail lamps
- Park/turn daytime-running lamps (DRL)
- Removable short mast antenna
- Remote trunk-lid release
- Solar control glass
- Trunk-lid release — power
- Wiper System: Low washer fluid warning signal
- Parallel-action, variable-intermittent, speed-sensitive
- Air filtering
- Console: 12-volt auxiliary power outlet
- Door Panels: Front courtesy/map lamps
- Door Panels: Interior door handle — chrome
- Headliner: Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Headliner: Passenger assist handles
- Soft-touch instrument panel
- Instrument Cluster: 120-mph primary speedometer
- Instrument Cluster: Tachometer
- Key Fob: Keyless entry with panic alarm
- Multimedia: Audio input jack for mobile devices
- Multimedia: SiriusXM Radio (one-year subscription)
- Multimedia: Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth
- Seats: Front seat reactive headrests
- Sentry Key theft-deterrent system
- Steering Wheel: Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- Steering Wheel: Tilt/telescope steering column
- Trunk lamp
- Engines: Electronic throttle control (ETC)
- Transmissions: Six-speed C635 manual
- Battery run down protection
- Electromechanical power steering
- Electronic roll mitigation
- Brake-lock differential
- Hill-start Assist
- Lock On Sync tire pressure monitors
- Underbody aerodynamic treatment
- Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger
- Air Bags: Driver inflatable knee air bag
- Air Bags: Passenger inflatable knee air bag
- Supplemental side-curtain front and rear air bags
- Supplemental rear seat side air bags
- All-speed traction control system (TCS)
- Four-wheel anti-lock disc power brakes
- Dual-note electric horn
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Inside emergency trunk-lid release
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
- Rear-seat head restraints — three
- Speed control
Source: 2016 Dodge Dart Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission · drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dart Aero | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual · FWD | 28MPG | 39MPG | 32MPG | $2,400 | 279 |
| Dart | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual · FWD | 27MPG | 38MPG | 31MPG | $2,500 | 285 |
| Dart Aero | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo | Automatic (AM6) · FWD | 28MPG | 38MPG | 32MPG | $2,400 | 280 |
| Dart | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo | Automatic (AM6) · FWD | 27MPG | 36MPG | 30MPG | $2,600 | 292 |
| Dart | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 6-speed manual · FWD | 25MPG | 35MPG | 29MPG | $2,150 | 309 |
| Dart | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 6-speed automatic · FWD | 23MPG | 34MPG | 27MPG | $2,300 | 328 |
| Dart GT | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 6-speed automatic · FWD | 22MPG | 31MPG | 25MPG | $2,500 | 350 |
| Dart | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 6-speed manual · FWD | 22MPG | 34MPG | 27MPG | $2,300 | 334 |
| Dart GT | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 6-speed manual · FWD | 23MPG | 33MPG | 26MPG | $2,400 | 336 |
| Dart | 2.0L 4-cylinderFFV | 6-speed automatic · FWD | 24MPG | 33MPG | 27MPG | $2,300 | 327 |
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.
| Fits | Tire | Wheel | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Service | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 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 year2016 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
| System | Applies to | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Shared across engines | ||
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 2.0L/2.4L engines | 14.2 gal54 L |
| Cooling system | 2.0L and 2.4L engines | 7.2 qt6.8 L |
| 1.4L engine | ||
| Fuel tank (approximate) | S | 13.2 gal50 L |
| Engine oil with filter | Turbo engine (SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API certified) | 4 qt3.8 L |
| Cooling system | Turbo engine | 5.8 qt5.5 L |
| 2.4L engine | ||
| Fuel tank (approximate) | GT models only | 15.8 gal60 L |
| Engine oil with filter | SAE 0W-20, API certified | 5.5 qt5.2 L |
| 2.0L engine | ||
| Engine oil with filter | SAE 0W-20, API certified | 5 qt4.7 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Mopar 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
| Component | Fluid / grade | Mopar 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
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / 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
| Wheels | Torque |
|---|---|
| Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket | 100 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
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.govPower 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.govEquipmentDecember 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.govVisibility: 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.govElectrical 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.govOwner 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.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
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.