2016 Dodge Dart: won't start

Filed Oct 24, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CA

The vehicle has experienced recurring engine drivability and electrical problems since 2019, including persistent rough idle, intermittent loss of power under load, repeated no-start conditions, check-engine light illumination, and electrical system malfunctions. In June 2019, an authorized FCA dealership diagnosed DTC P0304 (cylinder 4 misfire), identified an ignition-coil boot electrical short, and replaced all four ignition-coil boots under the manufacturer’s 15-year/150,000-mile PZEV emissions warranty. The rough-idle condition never fully resolved. In January 2024, another authorized dealership replaced all four spark plugs and one ignition coil and performed PCM-related recall/service work. On August 13, 2026, the vehicle was presented to an authorized dealership with electrical and drivability complaints. The dealer replaced the battery, cleared all diagnostic trouble codes, and documented that repairs were verified. Three days later, the vehicle again failed to start, the check-engine light illuminated, and an independent scan returned U0401 (Invalid Data Received From ECM/PCM A). The vehicle was returned to the dealership on August 22, 2026. The dealer subsequently diagnosed P0118 and replaced the engine coolant temperature sensor under the emissions warranty. However, the persistent rough idle and other reported drivability concerns were not resolved. The dealer represented that BCM, PCM, wiring, power, ground, and communication testing had been performed, but the repair documentation provided does not contain the corresponding test results. Management ultimately declined further diagnostic work. The recurring loss of power under load creates a potential traffic safety hazard. Intermittent no-start conditions also affect vehicle reliability. The vehicle remains available for inspection. The precise underlying cause remains undetermined.

Filed Dec 15, 2021 · Engine · TX

On December 13, 2021 my 2016 Dodge Dart shut down while driving and would not start back up. Had it towed to a repair shop, they could not duplicate the problem. I contacted Chrysler and the agent who helped me said there is no known issues with this particular vehicle. I found at that was a lie with a little google search. Picked my vehicle up and immediately took it to the Dodge dealership. They checked the oil level and it was so low that the tech said that if it would have been driven much longer it would have completely disabled the engine. No oil light, oil was changed recently, no reason for this to have happened. Found out there was a campaign to update software to the PCM module so that was completed along with an oil change. This created a COMPLETELY unsafe situation, luckily there was very little traffic on the roadway at the time. Vehicles with this issue should be recalled or the engine needs to be replaced.

Filed Apr 6, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 70,000 miles · OR

Multiple occurrence: car will stall while driving, losing brakes. The lights on dash will start flashing wildly and the wind shield wipers will start going on its own when turned off. Car will not start back again for a long while. The air system will not work-no heat or air conditioner, just stopped working. Very dangerous situation, car is unsafe. I'm not sure how it has a high rating in safety.

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · GA

My dodge dart has done this several times now where it won't start early in the morning, typically on colder mornings. I'll try to start it and nothing happens, yet all my lights are working including radio and AC. I tried jumping thinking maybe it was the battery and still nothing. It's not turning over or clicking at all and the gauges are go crazy. I haven't been able to bring it to the shop but this seems to be an on going issue.

Filed May 22, 2019 · Engine · 15,400 miles · MD

Tl-the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. Stall, without warning vehicle would not start, diagnostic scheduled, oil evaporation sensor may need to be replaced, 2000 more miles fca contacted, case number not provided while driving at approximately 55 MPH, without warning the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to maneuver due to the power steering being inoperable at the time. The contact was able to safely guide the vehicle off of the roadway. After several minutes the contact was able to restart the vehicle. Thompson chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 124 north point blvd, baltimore, md 21224, (410) 690-4558, was contacted and an appointment was scheduled. The appointment was still pending. The service technician suggested that the oil evaporation sensor may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,400. "piir = y". Ah

Filed Nov 12, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · 39,000 miles · TX

'takata recall' about 2 months ago my car wouldn't start. I thought it was due to the cold weather. The 2nd day same thing wouldn't start and had to end up getting jumper cables. The 3rd in the morning again some trouble but no cables were needed. But later that afternoon I had to go to my child's school. Got down for what was no more than about 7mins came back and my car wouldn't start. Had to get cables. Soon as we got the car going went to autozone and they checked it saying it was the battery. So I bought another battery then and there. Hooked it up. The car turned in fine but my power steering light came on. The steering wheel was so stiff to turn but I had to go. And lucky me it wasn't a far drive and pretty straight. About 3 days from then we took it to the dealership. Let them know what happened and they said that all they needed to do was reprogram the module. But they call back 15mins later saying they couldn't do it because the module wasn't communicating back and that they need $230 to run a diagnostic so they can know what was the root of the problem. I didn't have the money to spare at the time. So I said not now. Once they brought my car around, they let me know that now the overhearing light came on after they looked at it. On the way home the car turned off at a main street, lucky us I got to turn into a parking lot as it turned off all while I,husband,and my daughters. Turned it back on and came back on fine. Then all I wanted to do was come home and hope the car wouldn't turn off again. The air,headlight,and bluetooth can not run at the same time cause the dashboard lights and headlight will flicker and then the car will turn off.

Filed Oct 18, 2018 · Electrical · 16,000 miles · CA

I have a 2016 dodge dart with a 2.4 liter engine. The car has 16000 miles on it. Starting this week, the car sometimes will not start. I would put the key in the ignition, turn to start and nothing. All the lights on the dashboard come on but it won't turn over. I found out by accident if you move the shift lever through the gears it will start. At first I thought it was my fob needed a battery replacement, so I replaced it only to see that that was not the problem!

Filed Jul 31, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · GA

On a daily bases my car will not start. (mornings before work, evenings after work, when ever I stop the car and come back to it.) I must start the car with a jump machine whenever I turn it off. Today the radio started going out. Once the radio goes out it feel like it wants to cut off in motion, on the street.

Filed May 30, 2018 · 14,000 miles · OR

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.

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · 7,062 miles · TN

On 5-21-16 while driving after turning on a city street the car started beeping and the gas wouldn't work. The battery light came on and the car came to a rolling stop. All lights worked. The window would only roll halfway down. Vehicle would not start back. Vehicle had 700 miles on it. After several attempts to start it back with push button and key it finally started. On 9-15-16 while making a turn the car started beeping and came to a rolling stop. The ignition was still lit up run. The battery light came on. All lights worked. Rpm were 0. Vehicle has 7,062 miles on it. There have been several times where the engine has tried to die while backing up or taking off in drive from a complete stop. This is not safe! After researching I found this was an issue with older models.