Dodge Dart years to avoid and best years
Newer Dodge Dart years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 121 (1,171 complaints). From 2015 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2016 at 21 (from 257 complaints), 2014 at 35 (from 371 complaints), and 2015 at 35 (from 525 complaints). On the 2013 Dodge Dart, 363 of 1,171 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
Dodge Dart reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Dodge Dart. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → Fewest | 21 | 257 | 5 | Powertrain | 28.6 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 35 | 525 | 6 | Powertrain | 28.3 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 35 | 371 | 4 | Powertrain | 28.3 |
| 2013 → Most | 121 | 1,171 | 1 | Powertrain | 28.7 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 5W-20 full synthetic (2.0L and 2.4L; 1.4L turbo may differ) · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/45R17 (common OEM size)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 25V-674 covers certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles: the shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into Park and allowing rollaway. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-293 need the newer remedy; interim notices explain the risk while the final repair is developed. Confirm VIN status through NHTSA or a dealer before relying on an older park-lock repair as complete.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Dart years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2016 at 21 (from 257 complaints), 2014 at 35 (from 371 complaints), and 2015 at 35 (from 525 complaints).
Which Dodge Dart year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 121 (1,171 complaints). On the 2013 Dodge Dart, 363 of 1,171 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Dodge Dart owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Dodge Dart years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2015 on, complaints per year fall.
What engine oil does a Dodge Dart use?
5W-20 full synthetic (2.0L and 2.4L; 1.4L turbo may differ)
What does NHTSA recall 25V-674 cover on the Dodge Dart?
Recall 25V-674 covers certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles: the shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into Park and allowing rollaway.
What generation is the 2014 Dodge Dart?
PF generation (2013-2016).