Dodge Dart Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

7
Total Recalls
990
Total Complaints
63
Total Crashes
23
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2015
Worst Year
2013
Best Year
25
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Dodge Dart — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2016Caution217661Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2015WorstAvoid33792514Power TrainFull report →
2014Avoid1267244Power TrainFull report →
2013BestCaution116884Power TrainFull report →

4 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Dodge Dart Problems

Power Train
226
Engine
156
Electrical System
123
Unknown Or Other
123
Service Brakes
87
Steering
41
Vehicle Speed Control
34
Fuel/Propulsion System
30
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
24
Air Bags
23
Suspension
20
Visibility/Wiper
20

Based on 990 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Dart Years to Avoid

2015 Dart
379 complaints · 3 recalls · 25 crashes
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2014 Dart
267 complaints · 1 recalls · 24 crashes
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2016 Dart
176 complaints · 2 recalls · 6 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Dart Years to Buy

Not enough data to identify standout low-problem years.

Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Dodge Dart Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Dodge Dart Reliability

What year Dart has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Dodge Dart had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 379 complaints and 3 safety recalls. See the full 2015 report for specific defects.

Is the Dodge Dart reliable?

The Dodge Dart has accumulated 990 owner-filed complaints and 7 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2013 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Dart.

What are the most common Dart problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Power Train (226 reports), Engine (156 reports), Electrical System (123 reports), Unknown Or Other (123 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my Dart has an open recall?

Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.

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