2016 Dodge Dart: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 11, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · 100,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone to test the battery, alternator, and transmission fluid. A mechanic diagnosed that the thermostat was sticking. The vehicle was then taken to another mechanic, who replaced an AC cord due to liquid leaking from underneath the vehicle. This mechanic suggested replacing the thermostat if the check engine warning light remained illuminated. While at a stop sign, the vehicle jerked before accelerating, and while driving approximately 35-45 MPH. The vehicle was driven to the mother's residence, where the vehicle remained for 3 days before being restarted. The vehicle remained parked for approximately a week before the contact drove back to the residence, and the check engine warning light and the battery light were illuminated. The vehicle remained parked while the wheel bearing, headlights, and oil change were repaired. A certified mechanic replaced the thermostat, and another inspected the vehicle but could not identify any other failures. After the repair was completed, the contact noticed that the vehicle continued to jerk while driving at various speeds, and the sensation was more prominent whenever the AC unit was activated. While driving approximately 35 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle decelerated, the battery light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and coast downhill into their grandmother's driveway nearby. After waiting a minute, the contact started the vehicle and was able to drive to the residence, approximately 5 minutes away, at 20 MPH to avoid additional failure. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where no battery or alternator failure was found. The mechanic suggested it might b

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Lights · 93,000 miles · MI

The front headlight went out and I tried to replace it. Apparently there is a sensor that is malfunctioning and it has to be ordered. Im scared to drive at night because visibility is limited. The part has been ordered but I was told its on back order at the dealership. Id like this fixed asap because I also would not like to get a ticket for driving with a headlight that is out.

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 Mar 1, 2018 · Lights · 45,000 miles · MS

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

Filed May 11, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 1,224 miles · TX

The car shakes very uruptly at idle. You can look at the engine and see it's shaking at idle. If you turn the air conditioner on it gets worse. Radio screen will not work sometimes. Blue tooth will work then cut off then turn back on when it feels like it. Automatic headlights work then randomly not work where I have to turn them manually on. Wipers do the same as the headlights but to correct the issue for the wipers it takes turning off the car and turning it back on and out them on low. Engine will die randomly while driving the car at any speed. Gps will not load sometimes. The back up camera works when screen works but also fails when screen is working and while backing up. During take off the car will stall like no gas then it will go like it's getting gas. During cold it shifts really rough like your using a standard slamming it in gear. I have also has 2 misfire in 2 different cylinders. One was a coil pack the other was supposedly a loose connection. Took car in for all this and dealer said if their is no check engine nothing they can do even though they feel the car chair and can see the engine shaking. They tell me to come back in when light comes on. Light switch has been replaced and still faults. Ecm and TCM habe been reprogrammed multiple times and problems still consist.

Filed Mar 9, 2017 · Electrical · CA

Re: s83 / the federal safety agency 16v‑813 voltage spike in windshield washer pump. Took 2016 dart to local dealership for recall work on 3/8/17. Upon return of my vehicle, noticed an electrical arc sound, a loud bumping sound, when engaging the 'flash headlights' feature. The electrical arc sound never occurred prior to the recall work. The sound emits from under the hood where the head lamps are located. When I went back the next day to inquire about the new sound, the dealership tried three new darts on the lot that make the same noise. My complaint is to question the safety of the replacement part as prescribed by the recall notice. The dealer said it was normal, but this electrical arc sound has never occurred on any car I've ever been around during my 55 years. I want the federal safety agency to look into if the replacement part used on my car and put in darts manufactured recently is actually safe. Is the electrical arc noise by design or does it indicate a need to recall the replacement part to avoid safety problems such as malfunction or fire?