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2016 Dodge Dart visibility problems

14 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 32,000.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
32,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Dodge Dart visibility problems in other years

20122013201420152016

Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Dodge Dart visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 11

Related recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported November 8, 2016 · 53,155 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured April 13, 2015, to June 7, 2016. Due to voltage spikes caused by a problem within the windshield washer pump, the windshield wiper circuit may fail.
Risk
Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield washer pumps, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S83.

Recall number 16V813000 · Recall details

What 2016 Dodge Dart owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 26, 2026 · Visibility · 142,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V813000 (Visibility). The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH in inclement weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact observed an active recall via the internet and then took the vehicle to a dealer and was advised that the vehicle could not be repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2025 · Visibility · WI

My windshield wipers stopped working. I have tested the motor and the multi switch. They’re all functioning. There is a recall for windshield wipers just not for my VIN number same make and model

Filed Aug 7, 2021 · Visibility · KS

My wipers randomly go off or don’t want to work. I seen a recall for this on 2016 cars but it says mine is not one of them. I took it to the dealership and they said it is a thousand dollars to fix.

Filed Mar 19, 2021 · Visibility · 32,500 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the windshield wipers failed to operate as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to griffin motors company (11031 perry hwy, meadville, pa 16335) where it was diagnosed with the body control module needing to be replaced. The contact was relating the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v813000 (visibility). The contact was informed that the recall was serviced prior to the contact owning the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The manufacturer offered to reimburse half the cost of the repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 32,500.

Filed Jun 19, 2020 · Transmission, Visibility · TX

When trying to clean my windows when a the rain left weird streaks while driving I was unable to clean my window and made it very hard to see while driving. When I tried to put fluid in the windshield fluid it was clogged. The transmission is terrible to shift when taking off from stop position or pick up and go in back up traffic.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Electrical, Visibility · 14,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated that she was unable to adjust the heat to defrost the windshield. She was concerned that she would be unable to see the road in the rain. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a nearby dealer. The manufacturer provided case number: 71380634. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Engine, Visibility · 72,942 miles · TN

I just had my oil changed at around 70,000 my car shut off on me while I was driving due to no oil my car was three quarts low and my car is at 72,942 just shut off no steering no nothing about caused a wreck because my car died in an intersection granted I have a manual so I was able to engage the clutch to keep rolling but the steering wasn't working so I wasn't able to get it pulled off the road safely now I didn't feel the need to check my oil due to the fact it wasn't leaking and it wasn't burning any oil that I smelt so after all this I call a tow truck get it back to my house let the engine cool while my engine is cooling I start doing some research on why it may have done this there's others with this same problem is someone gonna have to die before they decide to fix this issue now I could've had my kids in the car this morning and now I don't even wanna put them back in this car because of this

Filed Mar 12, 2019 · Visibility · 32,000 miles · NY

Was driving car down the highway went to spray window with washer fluid and the fluid came out but the wiper usually move 3 times and they did not work so I manually turned they wiper on and they would not move

Filed Dec 29, 2017 · Visibility · 68,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated that while driving the windshield wipers were turned on but failed to operate. The contact also stated that the washer fluid low warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v813000 (visibility) but the failure recurred. The vehicle was serviced at arrigo dodge chrysler jeep ram ft. Pierce located at 5851 s us highway 1, fort pierce, fl 34982(855) 709-0687. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to have the failure diagnosed at a dodge dealer. The contact stated that an appointment was scheduled with the dealer. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 5,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. While driving 25 MPH on a rainy day, the windshield wipers failed to work without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (eastchester chrysler jeep dodge ram located at 4007 boston rd, bronx, ny 10466; (718) 547-5500) where it was diagnosed and repaired, but the contact was not sure of the specific repairs. The contact stated that the failure recurred two other times. While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to stop without warning. The contact stopped the windshield wipers by disconnecting the battery. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired again. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

Questions about the 2016 Dodge Dart visibility

Does the 2016 Dodge Dart have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Dodge Dart, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2016 Dodge Dart visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 32,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Dodge Dart visibility?

Yes, 1 recall: 16V813000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Dart have the most visibility problems?

The Dodge Dart model years with the most visibility complaints are 2012 (36 complaints), 2013 (20 complaints) and 2016 (14 complaints).

Other 2016 Dodge Dart problems

Transmission 88Engine 67Electrical 49Brakes 28Fuel system 13Steering 11Acceleration 10Driver assistance 9Airbags 8Suspension 6Lights 5Wheels 4Body 3

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