2012 Dodge Dart vs 2013 Dodge Dart
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Dodge Dart | 2013 Dodge Dart |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,081 | 279 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 152 | 160 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 63 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | 24–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 44,500 mi | 85,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dart | Dodge Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 454 | 153 |
| Service Brakes | 252 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 175 | 57 |
| Engine | 163 | 51 |
| Air Bags | 68 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 15 |
| Visibility/wiper | 31 | 20 |
| Steering | 37 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 99 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 73 | 19 |
| Brake problems | 35 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 26 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 24 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 8 |
2012 Dodge Dart
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.