2015 Dodge Dart vs 2016 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 | 2015 Dodge Dart | 2016 Dodge Dart |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 523 | 257 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 263 | 193 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,000 mi | 49,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dart | Dodge Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 177 | 83 |
| Engine | 141 | 66 |
| Electrical System | 118 | 48 |
| Service Brakes | 65 | 25 |
| Steering | 34 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 86 | 27 |
| Check engine light | 39 | 15 |
| Oil consumption | 28 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 21 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 5 |
2015 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.