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Dodge Dart VIN Number Check

Decode a Dodge Dart VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

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Dodge Dart

About the Dodge Dart

Dodge sold the Dart in the US for model years 2013–2016. Across those years NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns and 1,439 owner complaints. The 2015 has the most complaints of any model year (527). EPA rates it at 24–32 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2013–2016
EPA classMidsize Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns8
Owner complaints1,439 at NHTSA
Dodge Dart photographed at a US vehicle auction
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Generations

Dodge Dart at a glance

One generation in the data, 2013–2016: 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,439 owner complaints.

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Dart
2013–2016Midsize Cars
Dodge Dart (2013–2016)

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2013–2016

Dodge Dart

EPA classMidsize Cars
EPA combined mpg24–32
NHTSA recalls8

Engines (EPA)

  • 1.4 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2013–2016
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl · 2013–2016
  • 2.4 L 4-cyl · 2013–2016

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • FWD
  • manual (2013–2016), automatic (2013–2016), automated manual/dual-clutch (2013–2016)

Known issues to check

Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (555)Engine and cooling (362)Electrical system (297)1 high-risk recall campaign

Mentions in 1,439 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · Dart1C3CDFBA?DD······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2013 Dodge Dart SXT, built in Belvidere, Illinois
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Dart model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 8 campaigns on file for Dart model years 2013–2016, and the 2015 shows up in more of them than any other year (6), ahead of the 2016 (5). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2015
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Dodge Dart owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2015 and 2014 hold 898 of the 1,439 complaints, or 62%. Tap any bar or generation.

1,439NHTSA complaints, 2013–2016
74mention a crash
18mention a fire
52injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearDart: 1,439 complaints · most for the 2015 (527)

Top complaint areas · Dart

Mentions in 1,439 complaints, 2013–2016.

Powertrain (transmission, driveline)555
Engine and cooling362
Electrical system297
Brakes173
Speed control / acceleration69
Steering65
Crashes 74Fires 18Injuries 52

2013–2016

NHTSA data summary

The 2015 is the outlier. On its own it has 527 of the ’s 1,439 complaints (37%), more than any other Dart model year, and owners across the generation name powertrain most often (555 mentions), then engine and cooling (362).

What Dart owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2013–2016 (1st generation)

The 2013 draws by far the most complaints. NHTSA owners of the 2013 most often describe transmission and clutch trouble, including harsh or failed shifts, along with brake concerns and stalling. CarComplaints lists a transmission that stopped working and weak suspension for 2013, and stalling while driving, faulty struts and steering that locks while driving for 2015. Dodge ended the Dart after 2016. Recalls cover transmission control modules on 2013–2015 models that may shift into neutral, brake boosters on 2013–2014 models that oil may damage and shifter cables on 2013–2016 automatics. [1] [2] [3] [4]

What to check before buying

  • Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the transmission module, brake booster and shifter cable recalls.
  • Ask for transmission and clutch repair records.
  • On the drive, confirm every gear engages cleanly, press the brake pedal firmly to check for a hard pedal and turn the wheel fully both ways to feel for binding.
Sources (4) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2013 Dodge Dart
  2. CarComplaints.com, 2013 Dodge Dart problems
  3. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2015 Dodge Dart
  4. CarComplaints.com, 2015 Dodge Dart problems

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

Dart complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every Dart version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

1,439complaints, 2013–2016
74mention a crash
18mention a fire
52injuries reported
Most complaints: 2015 (527), 2014 (371), 2013 (284)
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2015 · 527 complaints

Crashes 32 · fires 7 · injuries 23

Power train181
Engine141
Electrical system118
Unknown or other93
Service brakes68

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Dart CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 37 Dart versions for model years 2013–2016. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 279 g/mi (2016). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Dart2013–2016

24–32 mpg · CO₂ 279–379 g/mi

2016
32combined MPG
279CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$2,550EPA yearly fuel cost
5–6/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
8/10Greenhouse gas rating
Bin 5 · LEV-III ULEV125Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2016: Dart Aero · Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo — 32 MPG · 279 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
25030035040045020152013 · Gas: 2792014 · Gas: 2792015 · Gas: 2792016 · Gas: 279
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Dart vs Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2013–2016. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the Dart, against 6 for the Toyota Corolla and 7 for the Honda Civic. Pick a range to compare.

Dodge Dart

Model years 2013–2016

NHTSA recall campaigns
8
NHTSA owner complaints
1,439
EPA combined mpg
24–32
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.4, 2.0, 2.4 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
FWD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2016)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 555
  2. Engine and cooling 362
  3. Electrical system 297

Toyota Corolla

Model years 2013–2016

NHTSA recall campaigns
6
NHTSA owner complaints
904
EPA combined mpg
29–34
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.8 L
Drive (EPA)
FWD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2016)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Air bags 265
  2. Electrical system 95
  3. Steering 94

Honda Civic

Model years 2013–2016

NHTSA recall campaigns
7
NHTSA owner complaints
2,100
EPA combined mpg
25–44
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.5–2.4 L
Also listed
hybrid, turbo
Drive (EPA)
FWD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2016)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Steering 521
  2. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 339
  3. Air bags 263

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Dodge Dart VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Dart

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Silver Dodge Dart (2013-2016 generation) sedan, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Locate the Dart's VIN on the plate at the base of the driver's side windshield. The door jamb sticker is the primary secondary location, with a trunk lid label providing a third check point.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Dodge Dart VIN questions

Which Dodge Dart model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2015 leads with 527, ahead of the 2014 (371) and 2013 (284). Those first two alone make up 62% of the 1,439 Dart complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Dodge Dart had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 8 vehicle campaigns for model years 2013–2016, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Dodge Dart recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 17V-824. It should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Dodge Dart get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2013–2016 Dart at 24–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Dodge Dart compare with the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic on recalls?

For 2013–2016 models the Dart has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Toyota Corolla has 6, the Honda Civic 7. Complaints run 1,439, 904 and 2,100 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Dodge Dart have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2016 Dart 5 stars overall. One version, FWD, is rated.

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