Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 -28 City / 31 -41 HWY
Horsepower
160 -184
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Andrea R
Affordable yet luxurious vehicle.
The dodge dart is a very affordable vehicle that gets excellent gas mileage. It has a unique sporty yet sophisticated look. The dart is very reliable and after 4 years of owning it, I have never had a single problem. This car also has a spacious and comfortable interior.
accountCircle Nish N
Highlight is the heated steering wheel.
The drive of the car is little rough, can improve the shock absorber a little bit. Love the sound the car makes on acceleration. The music system is really good. There is no ac in the back and living in a hot area, it really matters. Love the auto ignition and steering wheel heater options.
accountCircle Jade M
I love my car so very much.
I absolutely love my car. I have two kids and a young nephew and it is so easy to get all three of the children in and out of the car with little to no issues. This car is super easy to put car seats in and out. I have had my car since august of 2019 and I have had very few issues with it. I have only had to have it worked on twice. The first issue wasn't too big I just had to have my brakes and tired changed. The second time was a little more difficult because of the simple fact that my entire head unit of the car went out, due to my battery dying. Lucky it was an easy fix.
accountCircle Mel M
Great gas while traveling to work or on vacation. Save money
Great gas. Fits my family. Nice and small. Too low to the ground.
accountCircle Kayleigh W
2016 dodge dart; this car could be mistaken for a race car.
It drives great! & it looks really sporty inside and out. I love the tinted windows and it drives smooth and fast! The seats inside the car are super comfortable and easy to clean. You can definitely rely on this car to get you anywhere! The a/c is amazing there is outlets for a phone charger and for a aux cord. This car is also great on gas! I normally only have to put $20 to fill her up!
accountCircle Megan W
My dart makes my 5 hour drive to college a lot more bearable.
I love my car because it gets me to where I need to go. I haven't had any major problems but when I do have a problem they're easy to fix and very cheap. This car is very reliable and I trust that it will keep me and my passengers safe. The Bluetooth is my favorite because I can listen to my Spotify for my long car ride to school.
accountCircle Kris L
Sporty sedan with great amenities and fuel mileage.
Great gas mileage. Sporty. Responsive. Love driving this car on long trips. Very comfortable. Fits four and has room in the trunk for luggage. Sunroof is a plus. Backup camera is wonderful. Power windows and locks. Black interior is stylish with the red body. Buying this car didn't disappoint. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a sporty four door sedan.
accountCircle Matthew L
I love the wide view backup camera, I do not even have to look back. Really sporty.
Features rear view camera, touchscreen interface, leather seats, digital speedometer. 2.4 4 cyl engine. Red seat stitching. Electric seat(driver only), sunroof, has a sporty look with a hood vent, has a slight growl to exhaust when accelerating. Steering wheel controls for easy access when driving.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amanda A
Major clutch issues and costly repairs.
We have had major clutch issues within the year we have had it. When working correctly it rides nice and looks nice but I wouldn't recommend a standard dart. My fiance likes it because the gas mileage is pretty good. It has cost an arm and a leg through to repair.
accountCircle Houstone S
The dodge dart is the most efficient dependable road sharp shooter.
Trustworthy car. Been using it consistently for almost two years. Kept up with religiously with all regularly tune ups and oil changes. New tires just got put on and saves you so much on gas it is a real deal steal. If you need something that is dependable and efficient then this is the car for you.
accountCircle Joe Garcia
Piece of Junk
Nothing but issue‘s , drove it of the lot new, never ever again will I buy a Dodge. Customer service sucks here at IPAC Dodge in San Antonio, Tx. Bubble trires, Rims stick more than the tires, Radio issues, Blue Tooth doesn’t work properly, trim falls off, and more.
accountCircle Jesse A
The 2016 dodge dart sxt I drive is a four door “sports car”.
It is just lacks any technology and is not fun to drive. They sell these sports cars that may have a rallye version or one with a larger engine, but like my car it is a dumbed down version of what people who go for these cars wants and that is the look and the power. Since I had the car the clutch has went out. There is no backup camera they only have one 12v outlet and no ac vents in the rear seating area. The turning radius is atrocious and the car is very uncomfortable.
accountCircle Sam H
Very basic car that I would not buy again.
Problem with steering, always makes a clicking noise. Very low to the ground, always scratching bottom of car on curbs at parking spots. Slow to pick up speed. Takes forever to cool down, heat up. Not very smooth. Loud car. Does not make smooth turns. Seats are not the most comfortable.
accountCircle Ryan M
Good MPG and sound system, also good handling at high speeds
Driver seat is uncomfortable and the car has low power. I like the MPG tho also descent handling.
accountCircle Erica W
Buyer beware: only buy this car if you are prepared for many repairs.
My car has continuous issues and at just 2 years old was in the shop for 12 days. The day I got it back it broke down again. I seem to have computer issues mostly. I have had to replace the battery twice, I have needed a new starter and I have to buy new tires for my car a few times a year.
accountCircle Jerry D
Handling and acceleration is excellent.
Performance is good to very good. Reliability same. Comfort is excellent. Well featured and has enough of the whistles and bells without being overly optioned. The car, like many of today's vehicles seems flimsy on construction due to so many plastic parts. Overall my experience with dodge has been good.

Dodge Dart Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
160 HP 27-29 MPG 5 Seats
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SXT Sport
160 HP 27-29 MPG 5 Seats
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Turbo
160 HP 32 MPG 5 Seats
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SXT Sport Rallye
160 HP 27-29 MPG 5 Seats
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SXT Sport Blacktop
160 HP 27-29 MPG 5 Seats
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SXT
160-184 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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Aero
160 HP 32 MPG 5 Seats
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GT Sport
184 HP 26-27 MPG 5 Seats
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GT Sport Blacktop
184 HP 26-27 MPG 5 Seats
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GT
184 HP 26-27 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
184 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Dodge Dart Owner Reviews

4.28
299 Reviews
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5 stars 49%
4 stars 32%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 2%
1 star 1%
accountCircle James C on June 25, 2021
An excellent car if you can get one that is been cared for.
No problems whatsoever, had to replace a $10 sensor in the rear wheel after 4 years of driving it. Gets great gas mileage, around 40 mpg, and is a comfortable ride for long distance driving. Bluetooth works great, so I can take calls hands free and listen to music off my phone if I want. Trunk is big enough for groceries for myself.
accountCircle Houstone S on June 8, 2021
The dodge dart is the most efficient dependable road sharp shooter.
Trustworthy car. Been using it consistently for almost two years. Kept up with religiously with all regularly tune ups and oil changes. New tires just got put on and saves you so much on gas it is a real deal steal. If you need something that is dependable and efficient then this is the car for you.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Amanda T.

It is sporty, great on gas, and looks really cute on the road. It is got a great interior. It also has a really large trunk area so storage is optimal. I like that it has an awesome sound system with Bluetooth capability, as well as an auxiliary hook up.

likeFilled Jasmin C.

Extremely Efficient Turbocharged Engine. Strong Tigershark Engine. Addictive Exhaust Note. Sporty GT Model. Inexpensive. Sleek and Modern Styling. Cool Appearance Packages. Spacious Interior. Luxurious Components. Five-Star Safety Rating.

likeFilled Will9 P.

Great gas mileage, low maintenance, easy to work on yourself. Has a sporty look. Parts are easy to acquire. Nice features like Bluetooth calling and connectivity. I feel that it is not too customizable, it doesn't have as much horsepower as I would like.

likeFilled Danae M.

It is good on gas, very reliable, picks up good speed, low mileage, nice seats, spacious trunk, easy use of a radio, everything is straightforward so no trouble of using anything. Easy set up for Bluetooth radio.

likeFilled Angelina S.

Sleek style, a decent amount of space, great on gas. Controls on steering wheel are awesome and convenient. I would highly recommend this vehicle to someone. I think it even works well for small families.

likeFilled Marissa A.

It is cheap on gas; I only fill up about once every two weeks, as well. I like the fact that it is compact, I feel like I can easily fit into parking spaces. There is also enough trunk space. I am able to fit my groceries in the trunk easily.

likeFilled Loren J.

I love this car. It is sporty, fast, nice interior. I like the way it drives, it is pretty responsive and easy to drive. It handles well in the rain and at all times. The shape is sporty, but there is still room for 2 people in the back if needed.

likeFilled Tony F.

It is a small, but not cramp where you can zip around because it is light and has power. The sound system is good and the insulation prevents a lot of noise from escaping out. The ac is cold on a hot southern summer.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Amanda T.

It is very low to the ground so the bump plate on the bottom of the car can become worn pretty easily. It does not have the capability to show you how much mileage is left in the gas tank before empty.

dislikeFilled Jasmin C.

Base Engine Delivers Relatively Slow Acceleration. Mediocre Rear Visibility. Unrefined Automated Manual Transmission. Rough Shifting on Automatic Transmission. Uncomfortable Front Seats. Weak Base Engine.

dislikeFilled Will9 P.

It doesn't seem very customizable. It doesn't have the horsepower I would like. Tires are a bit expensive or maybe just where I have shopped. No roof rack. Phone calls via the Bluetooth connectivity are difficult to hear.

dislikeFilled Danae M.

Sometimes the radio does not want to connect to Bluetooth (mostly bad signal), personally my car had issues to begin with but it shakes from time to time because of motor mounts, of getting used you will not have a extra key so you will have to get another one.

dislikeFilled Angelina S.

If you have multiple children over 13 it might be a little tight fitting. If you have multiple car seats or boosters it would also be a little squished. If it had Bluetooth capability. That would be a huge plus.

dislikeFilled Marissa A.

I would love for my car to be electric in some capacity - maybe a hybrid car, where I could use gas and electricity at the same time. I think this would help make it more eco friendly. I wish it were even a self driving car.

dislikeFilled Loren J.

Sometimes it is a little too light, you can feel it move if it super windy. There is no back up camera. And the front end is really low, so you have to constantly be careful of curbs, coming out of parking garages and making sure you are not too close/over parking stumps.

dislikeFilled Tony F.

The windows were not tinted when I bought it. And it is a black car so it gets really hot in there. And the car runs hot if you do not have the air or heat onto pull the heat. It must be a dodge thing since my previous dodge engine overheated.

Ranks #22 Small Cars by Owners

The 2016 Dodge Dart has an average owner rating of 4.37 out of 5 which ranks it #22 of 38 other Small Cars.

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4.9
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4.71
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4.28

Ranks #4 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Dodge Dart has a combined MPG of 42 which ranks it #4 of 38 other Small Cars.

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121 MPG
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48 MPG
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Tie
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41 MPG

Is The 2016 Dodge Dart A Good Car?

Yes, I like the sportiness of the vehicle. I also like the features like the radio and the controls on the steering wheel.
Matthew H.
Yes, I haven't had my car for long but I love it! The compact size is perfect for getting around places. The drive of the car is very smooth as well!
Sarah L.
Yes I love this car - besides in the winter it is very hard to drive with the thin wheels. And it being front wheel drive its terrible.
krotni g.
I think it’s a great vehicle for people that don't have kids, the space is quite small but it’s good for moving boxes and holds more than it appears like it would
Samantha A.
Yes I love my car, it is extremely reliable which is something I look for before purchasing a vehicle since I have kids. I also really like the look of the vehicle, it's not too big but not too small... Read More
Stephanie C.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Dodge Dart?

I have only had two issues with my dart. I keep getting a check engine light and found out it the evap system on the vehicle which is a common issue. Also gave an issue with one of the tires going low... Read More
Matthew H.
I think this car is very reliable. I have had my car for almost a year so it is newer but haven't experienced any issues with it.
Sarah L.
I think this car is reliable at times. I have had to switch batteries in the motor twice now. Which makes it not that reliable because I was 4 hours away from home and had nobody to help me.
krotni g.
So far, it’s only had some problems with the sensors for the heating. My coolant line broke and my engine was overheating which the computer didn’t catch. Otherwise I haven't had any troubles that are... Read More
Marvin L.
The vehicle is extremely reliable. I have not had a significant problems, however, the check engine light has come on a few times for no reason.
Susan M.

Is The 2016 Dodge Dart A Good Value?

My total cost from the dealership was about 21000. Which for a 2016 was a bit much, but I liked the color and the amount of miles that were on it. Could have gotten a better deal somewhere else.
Matthew H.
I am not sure what the original price of the vehicle is because I bought mine used. I bought mine for a little of $10,000 and for the year and condition of the car I thought it was a fair price.
Sarah L.
I bought it around 17,000 now it would probably be worth 10,000 or less I think the car is still in impeccable shape.
krotni g.
I bought it for $10,000 in 2017 and it’s currently valued at $8,500. Definitely worth the price I paid for it
Julianne D.
I we paid about 16,000 for mine brand new. Does not seem to hold its value very well, but I do feel like it was is good value for the vehicle itself
Matt D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2016 Dodge Dart radio not working?

Answer: The 2016 Dodge Dart radio not working causes are wire is loose and blown fuse. You will come into issues with the sound. The source could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the...

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What's the 2016 Dodge Dart 2.4 Oil type?

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What might cause my 2016 Dodge Dart check engine light to come on?

Answer: The 2010 Dodge Dart check engine light (CEL) may come on for a number of reasons, such as a loose gas cap, a defective oxygen sensor, a spark plug or a coil, and catalytic converter issues. Usually, the most...

How do i perform the 2016 Dodge Dart radio reset?

Answer: To perform the 2016 Dodge Dart radio reset, watch: https://youtu.be/4C1Uma-o-Tg?t=83 You will come into issues with the sound. The source could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the...

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety