2016 Dodge Dart vs 2016 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Dodge Dart | 2016 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 257 | 601 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 193 | 173 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–31 | 21–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,600 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dart | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 48 | 195 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 127 |
| Power Train | 83 | 29 |
| Engine | 66 | 44 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 30 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 39 |
| Steering | 11 | 30 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 27 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 8 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 15 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2016 Dodge Dart
2016 Honda Accord
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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.