2015 Dodge Dart vs 2015 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Dodge Dart | 2015 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 514 | 945 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 263 | 332 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 45 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 26–31 |
| Median reported mileage | 52,600 mi | 59,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dart | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 170 | 161 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 268 |
| Engine | 141 | 66 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 175 |
| Electrical System | 117 | 54 |
| Service Brakes | 65 | 25 |
| Steering | 34 | 48 |
| Suspension | 14 | 61 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 86 | 37 |
| Check engine light | 39 | 24 |
| Oil consumption | 28 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 21 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 32 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 7 |
2015 Dodge Dart
2015 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.