What are the worst Dodge Dart years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Dodge Dart year is 2012 - complaint rates far above this model's median.

Dodge Dart: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2012

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

2016257 complaints · 5 recalls 2015527 complaints · 6 recalls 2014371 complaints · 4 recalls 2013284 complaints · 1 recalls 2012worst year1,081 complaints · 6 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.