DecodedCarsDodge Dart
4 model years from 2013 to 2016, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2013–2016
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 32–32 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 8 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2015 (530)
- Fewest problems
- 2016
- Interest
- 3,991 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2016 Dart in brief
The 2016 Dodge Dart is a midsize car offered with 3 engines (1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,186 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 32 MPG combined (28 city / 39 highway), 22% better than the 2016 midsize car average of 26.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,300 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 262 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Dodge Dart has 4 model years in our data, from 2013 to 2016.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 32 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 32 to 32 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (533), engine (363), electrical system (293).
Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data.
2015 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 8 campaigns and 1,442 owner complaints.
How the 2013 Dart compares
The 2013 Dodge Dart is a midsize car offered with 3 engines (1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,243 lb.
About the Dodge Dart
The Dodge Dart is a front-engine, front-wheel drive, four-door compact sedan that was manufactured and marketed by then FCA US LLC, a subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The automobile debuted at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. In some non-US markets, the Dodge Dart is sold as the Fiat Viaggio.
From the Wikipedia article "Dodge Dart (PF)", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2016 Dart pros & cons
Full 2016 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 32 MPG combined — 22% better than the average 2016 midsize car (26.2 MPG).
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2016 Dart
262 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 4 fire reports · 14 crash reports
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 4 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 184.3 in | 3,186 lb | Not rated | 5 | 262 |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 184.3 in | 3,186 lb | Not rated | 6 | 530 |
| 2014 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 184.3 in | 3,243 lb | Not rated | 4 | 364 |
| 2013 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 184.3 in | 3,243 lb | Not rated | 1 | 286 |
Alternatives to the 2016 Dart
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Corolla | 34 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2016 Honda Civic | 35 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2016 Honda Accord | 30 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2016 Toyota Camry | 40 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2016 Nissan GT-R | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2016 Toyota Prius | 56 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Dodge. How we calculate this →