The best and worst Dodge Dart years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Dodge Darts old enough to judge (2012–2017), the 2013 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2012 has the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2017 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2012 Dodge Dart · 427.2 per 10,000 sold (8.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Master cylinder and booster, typically around 36,100 miles; then harsh, delayed or erratic shifting.
Years with the fewest complaints
2013 Dodge Dart · 33.3 per 10,000 sold (0.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 85,500 miles.
2017 Dodge Dart · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Dodge Dart year: 51.1 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Dodge Dart?
Among Dodge Darts old enough to judge (2012–2017), the 2012 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 427.2, about 8.4× a typical Dodge Dart year.
What is the best year for the Dodge Dart?
The 2017 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Dodge Darts from 2012–2017: 0.0, against 51.1 for a typical year. The 2013 is also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2012 Dodge Dart?
The most-reported problem on the 2012 Dodge Dart is master cylinder and booster, typically around 36,100 miles.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.