The most-reported Dart run is 1C3CDFBA1DD (2012 builds) with 35 complaints, 4.5× the typical run. Power train problems make up 32% of reports; 2012 is the worst model year at 10.4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for Dart model years 2013–2016.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge Dart has 276 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 8% of every Dart complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1C3CDFBA1DD•••••• | 2012 | 1 | — | |
| 1C3CDFBA3DD•••••• | 2012 | 3 | — | |
| 1C3CDFBA5DD•••••• | 2012 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1C3CDFBB9FD•••••• | 2015 | 2 | — | |
| 1C3CDFBB3FD•••••• | 2015 | 4 | — | |
| 1C3CDFBB2FD•••••• | 2015 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1C3CDFBBXFD•••••• | 2015 | 4 | 2 | |
| 1C3CDFBA7DD•••••• | 2012 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1C3CDFBB7FD•••••• | 2015 | 2 | — | |
| 1C3CDFBB0FD•••••• | 2015 | 1 | — | |
| 1C3CDFBA4DD•••••• | 2012 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1C3CDFBA2DD•••••• | 2012 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 264 Dart runs has 29 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 37 Dart VINs so far, most often 2015, 2013, 2014 builds; 7 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge Dart the gap between build years is 4.7×: a 2012 car draws 10.4 complaints per run, a 2013 one 2.2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 246 | 63 | 13 | |
| 2015 | 488 | 65 | 30 | |
| 2014 | 343 | 59 | 18 | |
| 2013 | 100 | 45 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 966 | 93 | 59 |
Heaviest year here is 2012 at 10.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2013 at 2.2.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 32% of everything Dodge Dart owners report: Power Train, 863 of 2,143 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | 4 | |
| Engine | 9 | 15 | |
| Service Brakes | 44 | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 10 | 12 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 8 | |
| Air Bags | 46 | 2 | |
| Steering | 12 | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on the Dodge Dart; the 6 below cover build years 2013 to 2016. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V674000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift | 2013–2016 |
| 19V293000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 2014–2016 |
| 17V824000 | Equipment | 2015–2016 |
| 16V113000 | Electrical System:software | 2015–2016 |
| 15V542000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 2014–2015 |
| 16V813000 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 2016 |
25V674000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2013: 12 years on the road before the recall.
The Dart against its rivals
The Dart draws 7.8 complaints per production run; the Chrysler 200 6.7. That is the highest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Dart | 2,143 | 276 | 5.8% | |
| Chrysler 200 | 3,816 | 567 | 4.8% |
How serious were they
Of the 2,143 reports on the Dodge Dart, 5.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Dodge Dart | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2,143 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 124 (5.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 29 (1.4%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 78 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Dodge Dart share of that is 2,143 complaints over 276 runs, 0.19% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Dodge Dart VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2,143 NHTSA complaints from 276 Dart runs and 8 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Dart production run has the most complaints?
1C3CDFBA1DD, a 2012 build, with 35 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Dart run has 7.8.
Which Dart years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2012 is heaviest at 10.4 complaints per run and 2013 lightest at 2.2.
Does the Dart get more complaints than the Chrysler 200?
Yes: 7.8 complaints per production run for the Dart against 6.7 for the Chrysler 200.
How many Dart complaints involve a crash?
5.8% of 2,143 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 29 involved a fire.
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