Dodge Dart vs Nissan Altima
For 2012–2017 models, the Nissan Altima has 30.4 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
2.5× the Nissan Altima’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
Nissan Altima
30.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
59% fewer than the Dodge Dart
- Complaints
- 5,740
- Sold
- 1,888,028
- Recall campaigns
- 18
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2013–2014. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 32,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 60,200 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 72,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Dart or the Nissan Altima?
For 2012–2017 models, the Nissan Altima has 30.4 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 Nissan Altima?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Altima is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 32,000 miles.
Which Dodge Dart and Nissan Altima years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Dart: 2012; Nissan Altima: 2013–2014.
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.