Dodge Dart years to avoid
More than twice the Dart's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Dodge Dart years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Dodge Dart complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge Dart problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission1,021
- Engine538
- Electrical473
- Brakes469
- Airbags125
- Acceleration110
- Steering107
- Driver assistance97
- Fuel system78
- Visibility75
- Wheels65
- Suspension43
Most reported problems on the Dodge Dart
Stalling 294Check engine light 221Won't shift 121Won't start 95Loss of power 77Brake failure 72Wipers 70Jerking 70Transmission failure 56Airbag light 46Fire or smoke 45No deployment 45Engine failure 44Hesitation 38Warning lights 37Backup camera 33Slipping 31Headlights 29
Dodge Dart problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 78 | 264 | Transmission | 49,000 | 5 | 14 | |
| 2015 | 57 | 534 | Transmission | 52,200 | 6 | 32 | |
| 2014 | 72 | 373 | Transmission | 40,000 | 4 | 21 | |
| 2013 | 80 | 287 | Transmission | 84,000 | 1 | 8 | |
| 2012 | 32 | 1,081 | Transmission | 42,000 | 6 | 63 | Avoid |
Recalls 11
Questions about the Dodge Dart
What years of the Dodge Dart should you avoid?
2012. It has more than twice the Dodge Dart's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2012 alone has 1,081, mostly about transmission and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Dodge Dart?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Dart?
Transmission, with 1,021 complaints across all years, followed by engine (538) and electrical (473).
How many recalls does the Dodge Dart have?
11 recalls between 2012 and 2016. The 2015 model year has the most, with 6.
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