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2016 Dodge Dart

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

154 reports with mileage · 103 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 83 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 66 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

14 crash reports4 fire reports7 injury reports

What owners actually said

257 reports
14,000 miles · May 30, 2018
Unknown Or Other

TAKATA INFLATORS, WHEN DRIVING IT JUST DYES AND LOSSES ALL POWER NO RADIO NO NOTHING NO POWER AT ALL AND WON'T START TILL IT SEATS FOR ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINS THAN IT WILL START AND U CAN DRIVE IT DOES NOT DO IT ALL THE TIME JUST WHEN EVER IT WANTS TO.

NHTSA ODI #11098804

41,000 miles · May 29, 2018
Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT FELT A STRONG VIBRATION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BAYWAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (4000 PASADENA FWY, PASADENA, TX 77503, (832) 706-4900) WH…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT FELT A STRONG VIBRATION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BAYWAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (4000 PASADENA FWY, PASADENA, TX 77503, (832) 706-4900) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED REPLACEMENT; HOWEVER, THE PART WAS ON A NATIONAL BACKORDER. THE DEALER ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE15024 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), BUT HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11098655

1 miles · May 18, 2018
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

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. BUT BATTERY LIGHT IS FLASHING. PUT CAR IN PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD!! TO RESTART, CAR STARTS RIGHT UP AND DRI…

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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. BUT BATTERY LIGHT IS FLASHING. PUT CAR IN PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD!! TO RESTART, CAR STARTS RIGHT UP AND DRIVES FINE. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR ANY SIGNS OF PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ODI #11096788

20,000 miles · Apr 5, 2018
Service BrakesVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 DODGE DART. WHILE IN A DRIVE-THRU LINE, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND NOSE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 DODGE DART. WHILE IN A DRIVE-THRU LINE, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND NOSE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. *TT *TR

NHTSA ODI #11083392

31,000 miles · Apr 2, 2018
Engine

THE VEHICLE KEPT TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED MORE OFTEN WHEN VEHICLE WAS COLD. CHECKED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AT A MECHANIC AND ALL WAS FINE. ITS A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OIL. THE CAR CONSUMES OIL AT A RATE OF APPROXIMATELY 1 QUARTS PER EVERY 500 MILES. WHEN THE OIL REACHES LOW LEVELS, THE VEHICLE WILL TURN OFF WHILE…

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THE VEHICLE KEPT TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED MORE OFTEN WHEN VEHICLE WAS COLD. CHECKED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AT A MECHANIC AND ALL WAS FINE. ITS A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OIL. THE CAR CONSUMES OIL AT A RATE OF APPROXIMATELY 1 QUARTS PER EVERY 500 MILES. WHEN THE OIL REACHES LOW LEVELS, THE VEHICLE WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO GET STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO HIT THE BREAKS.

NHTSA ODI #11082559

45,000 miles · Mar 1, 2018
Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG SOMETHING IS WRONG HEADLIGHTS DON'T GO ON AND OFF GOING DOWN THE STREET FOR NO REASON

NHTSA ODI #11075743

46,000 miles · Jan 25, 2018
Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BEEN LOCKING AND JERKING IN EITHER DIRECTION, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HAVE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE EACH TIME IT HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (WEST BROTHERS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 3 NORTH SERVICE ROAD, SULLIVAN, MO 63080, 1-(87…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BEEN LOCKING AND JERKING IN EITHER DIRECTION, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HAVE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE EACH TIME IT HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (WEST BROTHERS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 3 NORTH SERVICE ROAD, SULLIVAN, MO 63080, 1-(877) 327-6183) TWICE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. DURING THE THIRD VISIT, THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STEERING BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT *TR

NHTSA ODI #11064795

Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 2018
EngineUnknown Or Other

THERMOSTAT FAILED AT 47K MILES ON A 2016 DART. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER ENGINE WARRANTY BUT WASN'T. THE 2.4L HAS A HISTORY OF THERMOSTAT FAILINGS AND OUR DEALERSHIP REPLACES THEM CONSTANTLY.

NHTSA ODI #11062386

1,815 miles · Jan 7, 2018
Electrical System

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL LOSE POWER WITH ALL THE COMPUTER'S EMERGENCY LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER BOTH READ ZERO. I NEED TO USE THE VEHICLE'S ON-BOARD NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO ESTIMATE SPEED ON LONG DRIVES. THE CAR STILL DRIVES AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS WITH NO SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER READING AND EVER…

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THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL LOSE POWER WITH ALL THE COMPUTER'S EMERGENCY LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER BOTH READ ZERO. I NEED TO USE THE VEHICLE'S ON-BOARD NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO ESTIMATE SPEED ON LONG DRIVES. THE CAR STILL DRIVES AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS WITH NO SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER READING AND EVERY EMERGENCY LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATED. THE LONGEST DISTANCE DRIVEN USING THE GPS WAS AT LEAST 50 MILES. SOMETIMES THE ERROR LASTS FOR ONLY 5 TO 10 MILES AND THEN THE SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER BOTH START TO FUNCTION AGAIN. I HAVE HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND ANOTHER TIME WHEN THIS ERROR OCCURRED, I SMELLED A BURNING RUBBER SMELL. TURNING ON AND OFF THE IGNITION SYSTEM ONCE OR TWICE, CLEARS THE ERROR ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE SAME STEW HANSEN DODGE DEALER THREE TIMES IN THE LAST 7 MONTHS AND THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE, BUT THEY CAN REAL ALL THE ERROR CODES ON THEIR DATA LOGGERS. THERE IS A COMMUNICATION ERROR BETWEEN THE PCM AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AS LOGGED IN THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER. THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TROUBLE-SHOOTING WITH FCA'S STAR SERVICE AND HAS ATTEMPTED GROUND WIRE REPAIRS AND CLEANINGS. THE DEALER INDICATED THEIR DEALERSHIP NO LONGER COULD CONTINUE FUNDING REPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE, SINCE THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE EXACT ISSUE AND THAT I SHOULD MAKE THE SELLING DEALER REPAIR THIS ELECTRICAL DEFECT OR LOSE GROUND WIRE ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11060964

68,000 miles · Dec 29, 2017
Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE TURNED ON BUT FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WASHER FLUID LOW WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V813000 (VISIBILITY) BUT THE FAILUR…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE TURNED ON BUT FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WASHER FLUID LOW WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V813000 (VISIBILITY) BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT ARRIGO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM FT. PIERCE LOCATED AT 5851 S US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FL 34982(855) 709-0687. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AT A DODGE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

NHTSA ODI #11057288

Official recalls

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25V674000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift

Oct 9, 2025

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.

19V293000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift

Apr 11, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.

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Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.

Power Train:automatic Transmission

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.

17V824000 · Equipment

Dec 21, 2017

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. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: 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 "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

16V813000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

Nov 8, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: 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.

16V113000 · Electrical System:software

Feb 26, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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RQ25002 · Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures

Opened Jun 30, 2025 · Closed Dec 12, 2025

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift; Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod; Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod:retaining Fasteners/hardware

On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in MY2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC (FCA US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the driver’s intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway when the driver believes the transmission is in PARK, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury. ODI has received sixty-three (63) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) alleging worn or misadjusted shifter cables and/or shifter cable detachments in subject vehicles that had already received the remedy for Recall 19V-293. Complainants reported incidents of bushing deterioration and detachment, resulting in gear-selection mismatch despite the prior recall repair, raising concerns regarding the effectiveness and durability of the implemented remedy and the adequacy of the recall. ODI’s investigation sought to determine whether the remedy used in recall 19V-293 adequately addressed the cause of the failure and whether other vehicles using the same bushing design might be affected. In response, FCA US and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (Dura) determined that the repair for Recall 19V-293 did not sufficiently address the issue, and therefore, a safety defect exists in the subject vehicle population. As a result, FCA US and Dura initiated the following recall actions: ·         Recall 25V-674 (FCA US) is intended to address MY 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles repaired under 19V-293 or otherwise equipped with suspect service parts. Remedy is under development. ·         Recall 25E-065 (Dura) is intended to address the defect at the equipment level by recalling affected gearshift control cable assemblies distributed as service components. Remedy is under development. The recalls initiated by FCA US (25V-674), and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (25E-065) were received prior to ODI sending an Information Request (IR) letter to FCA. These two recalls seem to resolve the concerns that prompted investigation RQ25002 by replacing the previously recalled and service-supplied shifter cable assembly with an improved design, currently under development. The vehicle scope concern identified in this query was addressed by the new recalls including all Model Year 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles produced and equipped with the affected shifter cable assembly. Accordingly, ODI is closing Investigation RQ25002. The agency will continue to monitor field performance and recall completion data to evaluate the effectiveness of the new remedy. ODI reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

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Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift

On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in MY2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC (FCA US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the driver’s intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway when the driver believes the transmission is in PARK, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury. ODI has received sixty-three (63) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) alleging worn or misadjusted shifter cables and/or shifter cable detachments in subject vehicles that had already received the remedy for Recall 19V-293. Complainants reported incidents of bushing deterioration and detachment, resulting in gear-selection mismatch despite the prior recall repair, raising concerns regarding the effectiveness and durability of the implemented remedy and the adequacy of the recall. ODI’s investigation sought to determine whether the remedy used in recall 19V-293 adequately addressed the cause of the failure and whether other vehicles using the same bushing design might be affected. In response, FCA US and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (Dura) determined that the repair for Recall 19V-293 did not sufficiently address the issue, and therefore, a safety defect exists in the subject vehicle population. As a result, FCA US and Dura initiated the following recall actions: ·         Recall 25V-674 (FCA US) is intended to address MY 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles repaired under 19V-293 or otherwise equipped with suspect service parts. Remedy is under development. ·         Recall 25E-065 (Dura) is intended to address the defect at the equipment level by recalling affected gearshift control cable assemblies distributed as service components. Remedy is under development. The recalls initiated by FCA US (25V-674), and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (25E-065) were received prior to ODI sending an Information Request (IR) letter to FCA. These two recalls seem to resolve the concerns that prompted investigation RQ25002 by replacing the previously recalled and service-supplied shifter cable assembly with an improved design, currently under development. The vehicle scope concern identified in this query was addressed by the new recalls including all Model Year 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles produced and equipped with the affected shifter cable assembly. Accordingly, ODI is closing Investigation RQ25002. The agency will continue to monitor field performance and recall completion data to evaluate the effectiveness of the new remedy. ODI reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift

On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in MY2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC (FCA US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the driver’s intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway when the driver believes the transmission is in PARK, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury. ODI has received sixty-three (63) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) alleging worn or misadjusted shifter cables and/or shifter cable detachments in subject vehicles that had already received the remedy for Recall 19V-293. Complainants reported incidents of bushing deterioration and detachment, resulting in gear-selection mismatch despite the prior recall repair, raising concerns regarding the effectiveness and durability of the implemented remedy and the adequacy of the recall. ODI’s investigation sought to determine whether the remedy used in recall 19V-293 adequately addressed the cause of the failure and whether other vehicles using the same bushing design might be affected. In response, FCA US and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (Dura) determined that the repair for Recall 19V-293 did not sufficiently address the issue, and therefore, a safety defect exists in the subject vehicle population. As a result, FCA US and Dura initiated the following recall actions: ·         Recall 25V-674 (FCA US) is intended to address MY 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles repaired under 19V-293 or otherwise equipped with suspect service parts. Remedy is under development. ·         Recall 25E-065 (Dura) is intended to address the defect at the equipment level by recalling affected gearshift control cable assemblies distributed as service components. Remedy is under development. The recalls initiated by FCA US (25V-674), and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (25E-065) were received prior to ODI sending an Information Request (IR) letter to FCA. These two recalls seem to resolve the concerns that prompted investigation RQ25002 by replacing the previously recalled and service-supplied shifter cable assembly with an improved design, currently under development. The vehicle scope concern identified in this query was addressed by the new recalls including all Model Year 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles produced and equipped with the affected shifter cable assembly. Accordingly, ODI is closing Investigation RQ25002. The agency will continue to monitor field performance and recall completion data to evaluate the effectiveness of the new remedy. ODI reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod

On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in MY2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC (FCA US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the driver’s intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway when the driver believes the transmission is in PARK, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury. ODI has received sixty-three (63) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) alleging worn or misadjusted shifter cables and/or shifter cable detachments in subject vehicles that had already received the remedy for Recall 19V-293. Complainants reported incidents of bushing deterioration and detachment, resulting in gear-selection mismatch despite the prior recall repair, raising concerns regarding the effectiveness and durability of the implemented remedy and the adequacy of the recall. ODI’s investigation sought to determine whether the remedy used in recall 19V-293 adequately addressed the cause of the failure and whether other vehicles using the same bushing design might be affected. In response, FCA US and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (Dura) determined that the repair for Recall 19V-293 did not sufficiently address the issue, and therefore, a safety defect exists in the subject vehicle population. As a result, FCA US and Dura initiated the following recall actions: ·         Recall 25V-674 (FCA US) is intended to address MY 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles repaired under 19V-293 or otherwise equipped with suspect service parts. Remedy is under development. ·         Recall 25E-065 (Dura) is intended to address the defect at the equipment level by recalling affected gearshift control cable assemblies distributed as service components. Remedy is under development. The recalls initiated by FCA US (25V-674), and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (25E-065) were received prior to ODI sending an Information Request (IR) letter to FCA. These two recalls seem to resolve the concerns that prompted investigation RQ25002 by replacing the previously recalled and service-supplied shifter cable assembly with an improved design, currently under development. The vehicle scope concern identified in this query was addressed by the new recalls including all Model Year 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles produced and equipped with the affected shifter cable assembly. Accordingly, ODI is closing Investigation RQ25002. The agency will continue to monitor field performance and recall completion data to evaluate the effectiveness of the new remedy. ODI reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod

On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in MY2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC (FCA US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the driver’s intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway when the driver believes the transmission is in PARK, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury. ODI has received sixty-three (63) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) alleging worn or misadjusted shifter cables and/or shifter cable detachments in subject vehicles that had already received the remedy for Recall 19V-293. Complainants reported incidents of bushing deterioration and detachment, resulting in gear-selection mismatch despite the prior recall repair, raising concerns regarding the effectiveness and durability of the implemented remedy and the adequacy of the recall. ODI’s investigation sought to determine whether the remedy used in recall 19V-293 adequately addressed the cause of the failure and whether other vehicles using the same bushing design might be affected. In response, FCA US and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (Dura) determined that the repair for Recall 19V-293 did not sufficiently address the issue, and therefore, a safety defect exists in the subject vehicle population. As a result, FCA US and Dura initiated the following recall actions: ·         Recall 25V-674 (FCA US) is intended to address MY 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles repaired under 19V-293 or otherwise equipped with suspect service parts. Remedy is under development. ·         Recall 25E-065 (Dura) is intended to address the defect at the equipment level by recalling affected gearshift control cable assemblies distributed as service components. Remedy is under development. The recalls initiated by FCA US (25V-674), and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (25E-065) were received prior to ODI sending an Information Request (IR) letter to FCA. These two recalls seem to resolve the concerns that prompted investigation RQ25002 by replacing the previously recalled and service-supplied shifter cable assembly with an improved design, currently under development. The vehicle scope concern identified in this query was addressed by the new recalls including all Model Year 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles produced and equipped with the affected shifter cable assembly. Accordingly, ODI is closing Investigation RQ25002. The agency will continue to monitor field performance and recall completion data to evaluate the effectiveness of the new remedy. ODI reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod:retaining Fasteners/hardware

On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in MY2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC (FCA US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the driver’s intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway when the driver believes the transmission is in PARK, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury. ODI has received sixty-three (63) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) alleging worn or misadjusted shifter cables and/or shifter cable detachments in subject vehicles that had already received the remedy for Recall 19V-293. Complainants reported incidents of bushing deterioration and detachment, resulting in gear-selection mismatch despite the prior recall repair, raising concerns regarding the effectiveness and durability of the implemented remedy and the adequacy of the recall. ODI’s investigation sought to determine whether the remedy used in recall 19V-293 adequately addressed the cause of the failure and whether other vehicles using the same bushing design might be affected. In response, FCA US and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (Dura) determined that the repair for Recall 19V-293 did not sufficiently address the issue, and therefore, a safety defect exists in the subject vehicle population. As a result, FCA US and Dura initiated the following recall actions: ·         Recall 25V-674 (FCA US) is intended to address MY 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles repaired under 19V-293 or otherwise equipped with suspect service parts. Remedy is under development. ·         Recall 25E-065 (Dura) is intended to address the defect at the equipment level by recalling affected gearshift control cable assemblies distributed as service components. Remedy is under development. The recalls initiated by FCA US (25V-674), and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (25E-065) were received prior to ODI sending an Information Request (IR) letter to FCA. These two recalls seem to resolve the concerns that prompted investigation RQ25002 by replacing the previously recalled and service-supplied shifter cable assembly with an improved design, currently under development. The vehicle scope concern identified in this query was addressed by the new recalls including all Model Year 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles produced and equipped with the affected shifter cable assembly. Accordingly, ODI is closing Investigation RQ25002. The agency will continue to monitor field performance and recall completion data to evaluate the effectiveness of the new remedy. ODI reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod:retaining Fasteners/hardware

On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in MY2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC (FCA US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the driver’s intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway when the driver believes the transmission is in PARK, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury. ODI has received sixty-three (63) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) alleging worn or misadjusted shifter cables and/or shifter cable detachments in subject vehicles that had already received the remedy for Recall 19V-293. Complainants reported incidents of bushing deterioration and detachment, resulting in gear-selection mismatch despite the prior recall repair, raising concerns regarding the effectiveness and durability of the implemented remedy and the adequacy of the recall. ODI’s investigation sought to determine whether the remedy used in recall 19V-293 adequately addressed the cause of the failure and whether other vehicles using the same bushing design might be affected. In response, FCA US and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (Dura) determined that the repair for Recall 19V-293 did not sufficiently address the issue, and therefore, a safety defect exists in the subject vehicle population. As a result, FCA US and Dura initiated the following recall actions: ·         Recall 25V-674 (FCA US) is intended to address MY 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles repaired under 19V-293 or otherwise equipped with suspect service parts. Remedy is under development. ·         Recall 25E-065 (Dura) is intended to address the defect at the equipment level by recalling affected gearshift control cable assemblies distributed as service components. Remedy is under development. The recalls initiated by FCA US (25V-674), and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (25E-065) were received prior to ODI sending an Information Request (IR) letter to FCA. These two recalls seem to resolve the concerns that prompted investigation RQ25002 by replacing the previously recalled and service-supplied shifter cable assembly with an improved design, currently under development. The vehicle scope concern identified in this query was addressed by the new recalls including all Model Year 2013–2016 Dodge Dart vehicles produced and equipped with the affected shifter cable assembly. Accordingly, ODI is closing Investigation RQ25002. The agency will continue to monitor field performance and recall completion data to evaluate the effectiveness of the new remedy. ODI reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.