41
recalls
The Dodge Dart has 41 recalls covering 2.51 million vehicles as reported; model year 2012 is covered by the most (7). The 2016 Dodge Dart earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 200 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
41
Most for 2012: 7
Units affected
2.51M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2016
Complaints, 12 mo
200
+257.1% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
4 rated versions, model years 2013 to 2016
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Dodge Dart, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
200 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train1,010
- Engine525
- Electrical system473
- Service brakes425
- Unknown or other364
- Air bags125
- Vehicle speed control110
- Complaints
- 2,526
- Crashes reported
- 137
- Fires reported
- 33
- People injured
- 88
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Dodge Dart by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic9 · 162K units
- Power train6 · 638K units
- Steering4 · 2,318 units
- Suspension3 · 15K units
- Tires3 · 8,219 units
- Equipment2 · 65K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 1.45M units
- Seats2 · 7,277 units
Dodge Dart recalls
The 25 newest of 41
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2018 Dodge Dart recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2018 Dodge Dart. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Dodge Dart have?
41 recalls cover the Dodge Dart, for 2.51 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (9 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Dodge Dart?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 10.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Dodge Dart?
Power train: named in 1,010 of the 2,526 safety complaints about the Dodge Dart, then engine (525). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.