2013 Dodge Dart vs 2013 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Dodge Dart | 2013 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 270 | 2,307 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 160 | 370 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 63 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–31 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,819 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dart | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 146 | 505 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 513 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 441 |
| Suspension | 3 | 288 |
| Electrical System | 56 | 159 |
| Engine | 51 | 158 |
| Structure | 0 | 133 |
| Steering | 5 | 94 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 182 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 54 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 32 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 219 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 144 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 131 |
2013 Dodge Dart
2013 Nissan Altima
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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.