Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual Extended coverage
1,004 serious complaints of 1,173, the most about power train (522) and brakes (257); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 1 recall. NHTSA investigation PE15024: brake power assist failure. NHTSA investigation RQ25002: recall 19v-293 post remedy failures.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Jul 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the brakes after the brake pedal was depressed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Mar 2016
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage 2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ? (0900323, Apr 2023)
- Extended coverage Clutch Pedal Operation X62 Extended Warranty. (0600116, Jan 2016)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
1,173 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 24–32 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl; 2.4L 4-cyl · Drive: FWD
2013 Dart trims
| Limited/RT | SE/Aero | SXT |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Dodge reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Dodge aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 25–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 257 | Power train (83) | — |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 25–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 527 | Power train (181) | — |
| 2014 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 25–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 371 | Power train (132) | — |
| 2013 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 24–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 1173 | Power train (522) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 257 |
| 2015 | Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 6 | 527 |
| 2014 | Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 371 |
| 2013 | Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 7 | 1173 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dart | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
27–31 |
| 2016 | Dart Aero | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo |
32 |
| 2016 | Dart GT | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
25–26 |
| 2015 | Dart | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
27–30 |
| 2015 | Dart Aero | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo |
32 |
| 2015 | Dart GT | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
25–26 |
| 2014 | Dart | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
27–30 |
| 2014 | Dart Aero | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo |
32 |
| 2014 | Dart GT | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
25–26 |
| 2013 | Dart | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, FFV Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
24–31 |
| 2013 | Dart Aero | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo |
32 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.