How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Dodge Dart Aero: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 4 model years of the Dodge Dart Aero on record, 2016 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about power train). 2015 has the most recall campaigns (6).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2016	5	40	2	POWER TRAIN	32 MPG
2015	6	40	0	POWER TRAIN	32 MPG
2014	4	40	0	POWER TRAIN	32 MPG
2013	1	40	2	POWER TRAIN	32 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Dodge Dart Aero

Questions

Which Dodge Dart Aero year has the most complaints?: Of 4 model years of the Dodge Dart Aero on record, 2016 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about power train).
Which Dodge Dart Aero year has the most recalls?: 2015 has the most recall campaigns (6).
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.