2016 Dodge Dart: jerking or lurching

Filed Mar 12, 2026 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while scheduling an oil change appointment on the dealer website, the contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle jerked and hesitated to respond. Additionally, the contact stated that upon shifting to park(P), the vehicle tugged and hesitated while responding. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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 Mar 7, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · MS

Car not shifting gears correctly. Dodge Dart accelerating poorly to the point where driving can be extremely dangerous for everyone involved. Sometimes car will not go over 40mph which is extremely dangerous. Car jerks and surges forward. Constant Problems with Transmission and gears. Car looses horsepower going up hills to the point where it can back into cars behind me. Gas Mileage extremely high constant trips to gas stations to refuel car. Car has been to dealership shop multiple times for transmission and engine problems but the car still has the same issues nothing is getting fixed car is unfit to and is a safety hazard to all on roads. Dealership doesn’t care as long as they get their money. Engine light and slip light constant on. The car is dangerous to and dealer won’t issue me refund or any other car. I’m scared for my safety everytime I drive this car. Car will randomly cut off in middle of traffic. I will have to turn car on and off just to get it to come back on. I’m praying this car doesn’t kill me or someone else. Dealer doesn’t care multiple trips to dealer for repairs nothing gets fix’s just more problems after another

Filed Oct 30, 2020 · 77,000 miles · CA

I have had this car for 2 years now and it just now started jerking while driving it. It does this in any gear or in park while the car is on. It almost feels like it wants to cut off or maybe transmission problems but I have taken the car to the mechanic and they used their code reader and can not find out whats wrong with the car.. I have got a oil change and used a gas treatment on it so far its still jerking while I drive. I am worried this could lead to more issues or even cut off on me while I am driving. I use this car everyday for work and my family as we only have 1 car. This happens at stop signs/lights and while driving anywhere. This started about two weeks ago.

Filed Sep 28, 2019 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · FL

Power train & sensors related issues: I was driving on the highway@ 45mph in traffic & all of a sudden the speed idle down to 13mph in traffic without me pressing the gas pedal, I placed my emergency flashers on to let cars behind me be aware I was experiencing problems with my vehicle. The engine symbol illuminated on the dash panel as with a lightening bolt symbol, the vehicle did a surge in speed without the gas pedal being pressed, jerked & surge in speed again & I had to press the brakes to safely pull out of traffic to gain composure of what was happening with the vehicle sudden erractic behavior. No warning before hand. I cut the vehicle off for several minutes. It cranked up & the engine light illuminated still but the lightening bolt symbol hadn't. I called to see of any recalls & there was a recall for the computer module software. I was given a case number for the vehicle from the recall associate to call the local dodge dealership & was told by one of the dodge service associates, his sheet didn't contain that recall & wasn't able to remedy the problem.

Filed May 17, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 46,000 miles · CA · crash

Purchased car new jan 2017. On 3/3/19 at approx. 18 MPH while attempting a left turn in to our neighborhood I heard a loud pop and car jerked to the left hitting a curb. Upon visual inspection of the car it appeared that the axle popped out of joint and control arm broke in two. Because of this two parts malfunctioning the car hit the curb, cracking the wheel and causing body damage to the vehicle.

Filed Jan 25, 2018 · Steering · 46,000 miles · MO

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

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. While driving various speeds or while in stop and go traffic, the vehicle suddenly jerked. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with an auto stick option, which meant the vehicle could be driven in automatic or manual mode. When the vehicle was placed in automatic mode, it jerked and shifted gears as if it were in manual mode. When attempting to warm up the vehicle in cold weather, the vehicle would idle at 1,500 to 2,000 rpms for approximately 10-20 minutes. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was not able to identify the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 500 miles · NM

On a city street, tried to accelerate at a stop light with the brake on. Would not accelerate turning left in oncoming traffic.intermittenly (hops) in motion exiting a highway, upon braking I traffic, stopped at a traffic light and in the driveway with the key removed. Tachometer has redlined (6500 RPM + ) moving in traffic at 46 MPH on level road and upon take off from a red light. Tachometer has revved to 5500 RPM's on the down side of a hill when on cruse control multiple times when on the highway. The car has jerked severely driving down the highway at approximately 70 MPH.intermittently the climate control has difficulty in making a decision on the selection I made and has taken approximately 5 min before the air ( fan ) will engage. All dash lights have flashed when the key fob was pushed to unlock the doors. The auto door locks have failed to lock properly and engaged at 40 MPH. The list is longer but my feeling is it is a computer problem and service says there is no code so no problem found. It has been in service 6 times that have been documented. My fear is this car is so defective and is going to kill me and possibly others if the computer fails with the steering or braking.the issues started @ 500 miles on the car, it now has 1900.