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2016 Dodge Dart — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Dart 2.4L. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.4L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2016 Dodge Dart 2.4L is a passenger‑car built on the PF platform and equipped with a 2.4‑liter engine paired with an automatic six‑speed transmission, delivering EPA‑rated 23 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined. Its powertrain remains the most frequently cited source of owner complaints, yet the 2016 model records only 246 total complaints — the lowest figure in the 2013‑2016 span and a marked drop from the 1,153 complaints logged by the 2013 model. With five recalls documented and a reliability trajectory that improves markedly in its final year, the 2016 Dart presents a more settled ownership experience within the model's history.

Model year2016201520142013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy23/34/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size205/55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68102241AA
Engine air filter04627127AB
Spark plugSP148183AD alt SP070507AC
BatteryBBH5F001AA alt BBH6F001AA
Front wiper blades68156268AB alt 68156269AC
Serpentine belt04627166AC alt 04627378AB
Thermostat05047264AB alt 05047861AD
Cabin air filter68606187AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.3 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase106.7 in
Curb weight3186 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 34 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2016 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.2–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.20 sec — 2015 SXT
184 hpHorsepower (as tested)
171 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015SXT 2.4L I-48.20 sec16.20 sec184 hpFWD
2014GT 2.4L I-48.70 sec16.60 sec184 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.0-6.0
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Clutch FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity7.2 qt
Manual Transmission FluidMopar C635 DDCT/MTX transmission fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity3.6-3.8

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 129.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.047 in
Spark Plug Torque20 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)ex turbo 58+/-5 psi
Engine Compression170-225/100 min psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 32; Rear: 32 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 48 /; Front: 129; Rear: 48
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.060; Rear: 0.060 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .315
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0003; Rear: .0004
Maximum Rotor Runout.0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep The front two cylinder head bolts require washers to be installed with the beveled edge facing up. Lubricate bolts with clean engine oil

125 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
254 ft. lbs.54 ft. lbs
354 ft. lbs.54 ft. lbs
490 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Dodge Dart shows a notable decline in federal complaints compared to its predecessors—dropping from 507 in 2015 to 246 in 2016—while recalls also fell from six to five, indicating a modest improvement in product reliability. However, the trend of investigations remains steady at one per year, suggesting that underlying issues were not fully resolved. The 2016 model’s top complaint areas—Power Train (51), Unknown Or Other (37), Engine (29), and Electrical System (15)—mirror the broader pattern of mechanical and electrical concerns seen in earlier years. Crash‑related complaints were low at 14, and fire complaints were minimal at 4, indicating that safety incidents were relatively uncommon. Overall, the 2016 year sits toward the improving end of the arc, implying that a used 2016 Dodge Dart is likely a better choice than earlier years, though prospective buyers should still verify the vehicle’s maintenance history for power‑train and engine issues.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
193
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
246
Owner complaints
14 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 246 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train51
Unknown Or Other37
Engine29
Electrical System15
Service Brakes13
Visibility/Wiper8
Unknown Or Other,Engine5
Air Bags4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V293000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 11/04/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission. Remedy: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners…

17V824000EquipmentReported 21/12/2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 193 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
91006452025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
91006532025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
31-001-25 REV. A2025-08-14StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-252025-08-13StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Dart have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 34 highway / 27 combined mpg.