VehicleVerdict

Dodge Dart years to avoid

Across 1966–2016, no single Dart year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2012 drew the most complaints; 1977 the fewest.

3,705

Total complaints

41

Recall campaigns

1966–2016

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Dodge Dart NHTSA complaints by model year1,533 complaints1966: 1 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 2 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 1 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints2012: 1,533 complaints2013: 425 complaints2014: 567 complaints2015: 813 complaints2016: 363 complaints
Dodge Dart NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Dart year

YearComplaintsRecalls
20163635
20158136
20145674
20134251
20121,5336
197701
197603
197504
197413
197303
197202
197103
197004
196902
196824
196706
196611

Common questions

What is the best year for the Dodge Dart?

By complaint volume, 1977 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Dart years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Dodge Dart have?

Across all model years, the Dart has 41 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,705 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.