Dodge Dart

1959

Introduced

About

The Dodge Dart is a line of passenger cars produced by Dodge from the 1959 to 1976 model years in North America, with production extended to later years in various other markets.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Drivetrain: FR layout
Class: Full-size (1960–1961)
Related: Plymouth Valiant
Predecessor: Dodge Coronet (for full-size version)
Successor: Dodge Aspen

Generations

1960–1961

1962–1962

1963–1966

1967–1976

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

1960–1961

1960 · Sedan

1960

1962–1962

1962

1963–1966

1967–1976

Photos: Wikimedia Commons — click any for full resolution & licence.

By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

2013 2014 2015 2016

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo	Front-Wheel Drive	30 (27/36)	292	$2,700/yr
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L	Front-Wheel Drive	27 (23/34)	328	$2,500/yr
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	27 (24/33)	327	$2,500/yr
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	29 (25/35)	309	$2,350/yr
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L	Front-Wheel Drive	27 (22/34)	334	$2,500/yr

Economy & emissionsFFVTurbo / SCMidsize Cars

8/10

EPA greenhouse

6/10

EPA smog

8/10

EPA fuel economy

$250

saved over 5 yrs vs. avg

9.9

Barrels/yr

Emission standard: Bin 5

Safety — NHTSA crash test

★★★★★

Overall

★★★★★

Front

★★★★★

Side

★★★★★

Rollover

Stability control · StandardCollision warning · NoLane-keep assist · NoRollover risk: 10.7%

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 4 · Complaints: 357 · Investigations: 10

Power train
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 27, 2012 to January 23, 2014 and equipped with either a 2.0L or 2.4L engine. In affected vehicles, engine oil from the vacuum pump may seep into the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.
Power train
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Power train
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.

Top recall areas: Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic

Investigations: Rear Toe Link May Separate · Automated Driving System (ADS) conflict avoidance, driving behavior competence and assertiveness · Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

Independent reviews, news and owner communities — off-site.

Video reviews

Road tests & walkarounds on YouTube

Expert reviews

Edmunds, Car and Driver, MotorTrend & more

News

Latest coverage and updates

Owner community

Real-world ownership on Reddit

Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

Check the Dodge Dart's recall history, investigations and owner complaints at NHTSA — the best free read on reliability and what tends to go wrong before you buy.

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The universe

Coming: a full spec sheet, and a drivable 3D model of the Dart on any road in the rTracer atlas.

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