Dodge Dart recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 2,532 owner complaints for the Dodge Dart (model years 2012–2016). The most reported problem area is power train (1,015 complaints), followed by engine (526 complaints). The 2015 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 262 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 530 | 32 | 7 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 373 | 21 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 286 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 1,081 | 63 | 14 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2012 (1,081), 2015 (530) and 2014 (373). Among model years at least two years old, the 2016 has the fewest complaints on file (262).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge Dart model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1,015 | 5 of 5 | |
| Engine | 526 | 5 of 5 | |
| Electrical system | 473 | 5 of 5 | |
| Service brakes | 426 | 5 of 5 | |
| Air bags | 119 | 4 of 5 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V674000 | Oct 9, 2025 | Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift | 2013–2016 | 298,439 |
| 19V293000 | Apr 11, 2019 | Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift | 2012, 2014–2016 | 298,439 |
| 17V824000 | Dec 21, 2017 | Equipment | 2015–2016 | 61,791 |
| 16V813000 | Nov 8, 2016 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer | 2016 | 53,155 |
| 16V113000 | Feb 26, 2016 | Electrical system: software | 2015–2016 | 1,122 |
| 15V800000 | Nov 25, 2015 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2012, 2014 | 105,425 |
| 15V542000 | Aug 25, 2015 | Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) | 2012, 2014–2015 | 23,564 |
| 14V800000 | Dec 17, 2014 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2015 | 944 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 138 complaints and a fire in 32 complaints; 88 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.