Dodge Dart complaints by model year
2,520 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 257 | 14 | 4 | 5 |
| 2015 | 527 | 32 | 7 | 6 |
| 2014 | 371 | 20 | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 | 284 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1,081 | 63 | 14 | 6 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2012–2016. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 454 | 158 | 132 | 181 | 83 |
| Engine | 163 | 51 | 104 | 141 | 66 |
| Electrical system | 175 | 57 | 74 | 118 | 48 |
| Service brakes | 275 | 25 | 65 | 68 | 26 |
| Unknown or other | 103 | 34 | 74 | 93 | 59 |
| Air bags | 68 | 19 | 6 | 24 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 41 | 15 | 18 | 26 | 10 |
| Steering | 37 | 5 | 20 | 34 | 11 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Dodge Dart recalls (11)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Dart model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V674000 | Oct 9, 2025 | Detached Shifter Cable May Cause Vehicle Rollaway | 2013–2016 | — |
| 19V293000 | Apr 11, 2019 | Shifter Cable Bushing May Detach From Transmission | 2012–2016 | 48% |
| 17V824000 | Dec 21, 2017 | Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable | 2015, 2016 | 48.3% |
| 16V813000 | Nov 8, 2016 | Windshield Wiper Circuit Failure | 2016 | 76.4% |
| 16V113000 | Feb 26, 2016 | Powertrain Control Module Missing Backup Software | 2015, 2016 | 82.3% |
| 15V800000 | Nov 25, 2015 | Power Brake Booster Contamination | 2012, 2014 | 63.1% |
| 15V542000 | Aug 25, 2015 | Transmission Control Module Failure | 2012, 2014, 2015 | 83.1% |
| 14V800000 | Dec 17, 2014 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System/FMVSS 138 | 2015 | 90.7% |
| 13V555000 | Nov 6, 2013 | Side Air Bags may Deploy Improperly | 2012 | 83.2% |
| 13V238000 | Jun 4, 2013 | Engine may Stall in Cold Temperatures | 2012 | — |
| 13V124000 | Apr 3, 2013 | Inoperable Parking Brake | 2012 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Dodge Dart FAQ
How many recalls has the Dodge Dart had?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns that cover at least one Dodge Dart model year from 2012 to 2016. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Dodge Dart year has the most complaints?
Among the last 5 model years with settled counts, the 2012 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1,081) and the 2016 the fewest (257). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Dodge Dart problems?
Across the 2012–2016 model years, owners most often name the power train, engine, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Dodge Dart get?
EPA rates the 2016 Dodge Dart at 25 to 32 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.