2016 Dodge Dart Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 31 brake complaints for the 2016 Dodge Dart, 12% of its 257 total complaints for the year. Five crashes and four injuries are reported, with a median failure mileage of 49,500. No related recall is listed for this year's brake complaints.
- Brakes complaints
- 31
- 12% of 257
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 49,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report brake pedal traveling to the floorboard with little or no stopping power, sometimes preceded by a strong vibration through the pedal.
- Several complaints describe a sudden pop or hiss followed by the brake pedal going rock hard and brakes failing completely, in some cases while the vehicle was stationary or moving slowly.
- Some drivers experienced parked vehicles rolling away after a popping noise, leading to collisions with nearby vehicles or structures.
- Front brake calipers were reported failing with loud rattling and vibration, requiring replacement of calipers, rotors, and pads together.
- A few complaints describe brake failure paired with dashboard warning lights (ABS, engine, traction control, battery) appearing at the same time as the loss of braking.
- One complaint links the failure to a brake booster issue with oil found inside the booster after a vacuum line update.
When 2016 Dodge Dart brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 25, 2017, latest Apr 23, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Dodge Dart
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Dart model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Dodge Dart have?
- NHTSA records 31 brake complaints for the 2016 Dart, which makes up 12% of the 257 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Dodge Dart?
- No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the 2016 Dart's brake complaints.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2016 Dart?
- The median mileage at failure for reported brake problems is 49,500 miles.
- Have brake problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2016 Dart?
- NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 4 injuries associated with the reported brake complaints on the 2016 Dart, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2016 Dart's brake complaint rate compare to other model years?
- The 2016 Dart's brake complaints make up 12% of its total complaints, the same share as 2013, while 2012 saw the highest share at 29%.