The Lemon IndexDodge Dart.
The best Dodge Dart years are 2014, 2015, 2016. Years to avoid: 2013, 2016, 2015. Across 2013-2016, it has a Lemon Index of 305, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2013 to 2016.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Best years to buy
2014.
Quick answers.
Is the Dodge Dart a good car?
Not overall: it draws more complaints than the average car, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2013-2016: Lemon Index 305; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2014 and the worst is 2013.
What are the best Dodge Dart years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2014, 2015, 2016.
What Dodge Dart years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2013, 2016, 2015.
How many recalls does the Dodge Dart have?
16 safety recalls across the 4 model years we track. Most: 2015 (6), 2016 (5), 2014 (4). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Dodge Dart problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name transmission & drivetrain, brakes and engine most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 470 | 4.7× the average car's complaints | 635 | transmission & drivetrain (36%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 24–32 |
| 2014 | 142 | 1.4× the average car's complaints | 146 | engine (32%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 25–32 |
| 2015 | 226 | 2.3× the average car's complaints | 193 | engine (36%) | 6 | ★★★★★ | 25–32 |
| 2016 | 247 | 2.5× the average car's complaints | 132 | engine (33%) | 5 | ★★★★★ | 25–32 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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