Dodge Dart vs Ford Fusion
For 2012–2017 models, the Ford Fusion has 60.5 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 75.0 for the Dodge Dart. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2012–2017), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Dodge Dart
75.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.2× the Ford Fusion’s rate
- Complaints
- 2,507
- Sold
- 334,073
- Recall campaigns
- 11
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2012. Fewest: 2013 and 2017. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 54,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 48,500 mi
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Transmission control module and sensors
Typically around 62,487 mi
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 41,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 45,000 mi
Ford Fusion
60.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
19% fewer than the Dodge Dart
- Complaints
- 9,934
- Sold
- 1,640,809
- Recall campaigns
- 36
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2012. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 75,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 52,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 91,500 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 90,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 67,927 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Dart or the Ford Fusion?
For 2012–2017 models, the Ford Fusion has 60.5 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Dodge Dart has 75.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Dodge Dart?
The most-reported problem on the Dodge Dart is harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 54,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Fusion?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Fusion is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 75,000 miles.
Which Dodge Dart and Ford Fusion years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Dart: 2012; Ford Fusion: 2012.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.