Dodge Dart and Nitro: checks before buying
Check the Dart shifter-cable recall and Nitro diagnostic records alongside dated complaint tables before committing to a used purchase.
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See what the paid report includes →For a used Dart, verify the current shifter-cable campaign even if the seller shows an older recall receipt. For a Nitro, ask for the diagnosis behind recurring electrical or fuel-system complaints. The October 13, 2026 model-year tables help frame those checks; they do not designate a universally safe or unsafe year.
- The Dart shifter-cable campaign covers certain 2013–2016 vehicles; moving to a later listed year does not settle applicability.
- A repair under Dart campaign 19V293 does not substitute for the later 25V674000 remedy on an affected VIN.
- For a Nitro, match intermittent symptoms to diagnostic findings instead of assuming one electrical module is responsible.
What year to avoid dodge dart?
The 2013 Dart has the largest total in this October 13 snapshot: 1,173 complaints, including 522 powertrain and 257 service-brake entries. Powertrain reports appear across all four listed years. That supports checking the advertised transmission and repair file, not declaring one year safe or rejecting every 2013 example.
More actionable than the total is NHTSA campaign 25V674000, checked October 15, 2026. It covers certain 2013–2016 Darts whose shifter cable can detach and prevent engagement of Park. The official remedy states that affected vehicles already repaired under 19V293 need the new remedy too.
Before a deposit, ask a Dodge dealer to confirm whether the VIN is included, whether the current remedy is available and whether it is recorded as completed. An older recall invoice or a successful short road test does not establish completion of 25V674000. The table’s campaign count is a model-query result, not the number of open recalls on the car.
| Model year | Filed complaints | Leading named category entries | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1173 | Power Train 522; Service Brakes 257; Electrical System 185 | 1 |
| 2014 | 372 | Power Train 132; Engine 104; Electrical System 74 | 4 |
| 2015 | 528 | Power Train 182; Engine 141; Electrical System 118 | 6 |
| 2016 | 258 | Power Train 84; Engine 66; Electrical System 48 | 5 |
NHTSA datasets and APIs · NHTSA recall search and coverage · Dodge Dart: NHTSA query example for 2013 · NHTSA: Dart campaign 25V674000 and prior-repair requirement
What year dodge nitro to stay away from?
The 2007 Nitro leads this dated query set with 825 complaints, including 246 electrical and 146 gasoline fuel-system entries. Electrical reports recur in later rows too. A lower total in a later row does not establish that its electrical system is sound, and a category label is not proof that a particular module needs replacement.
Ask the seller to describe intermittent starting, electrical or refuelling symptoms and supply the corresponding diagnostic and repair records. If a shop cannot reconcile a claimed repair with the current symptom, obtain its diagnosis and estimate before negotiating the price. Do not price a generic parts replacement from the complaint count alone.
| Model year | Filed complaints | Leading named category entries | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 825 | Electrical System 246; Fuel System, Gasoline 146; Power Train 94 | 7 |
| 2008 | 393 | Electrical System 198; Fuel System, Gasoline 66; Fuel/propulsion System 46 | 3 |
| 2009 | 36 | Electrical System 15; Latches/locks/linkages 6; Air Bags 5 | 1 |
| 2010 | 78 | Electrical System 26; Air Bags 12; Fuel/propulsion System 10 | 3 |
| 2011 | 122 | Electrical System 54; Air Bags 24; Engine 16 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 | Air Bags 1; Electrical System 1; Equipment Adaptive/mobility 1 | 1 |
NHTSA datasets and APIs · NHTSA recall search and coverage · Dodge Nitro: NHTSA query example for 2007
Separate a Dart recall receipt from a Nitro repair claim
For the Dart, a campaign-specific dealer record answers whether recall work has been completed. For the Nitro, a symptom-specific diagnosis and invoice answer what was found and repaired. A clean history report can still leave both questions unanswered: ask the inspecting shop to evaluate the present vehicle and keep any unresolved work in the purchase decision.
NHTSA: Dart campaign 25V674000 and prior-repair requirement · NHTSA datasets and APIs
How to read these dated records
The Dart and Nitro tables retain the October 13, 2026 DART and NITRO query results, including gaps and unusual filing years as records of those queries rather than proof of a market offering. The Dart campaign description was checked again October 15; this does not refresh the historical complaint counts.
Reports are deduplicated by NHTSA identifiers; category entries can overlap. There is no sales, mileage or reporting-exposure denominator, so totals are not failure probabilities. Campaign counts include returned vehicle or equipment records, not this VIN’s open-recall count. Confirm applicability and completed work separately.
Buyer checklist
- Identify the Dart’s VIN and transmission before applying the campaign record.
- Ask the dealer about 25V674000 even if a 19V293 repair receipt is present.
- For a Nitro with intermittent symptoms, request the diagnosis, repair invoice and inspection findings together.
- Obtain an estimate for unresolved work before relying on an advertised low price.
- Match the VIN, date and scope on every claimed repair invoice to the vehicle being offered.
What this research cannot prove
- Complaint counts are reports, not a denominator-based probability of failure or a diagnosis.
- This review does not inspect a vehicle, verify an individual seller’s statements or guarantee complete records.
Sources reviewed
Open the underlying public source and verify that its scope matches the question you are asking.
Frequently asked questions
Does a completed 19V293 repair settle the Dart shifter-cable concern?
Not for an affected vehicle covered by 25V674000. NHTSA’s later campaign record requires the new remedy even after the earlier repair; confirm the VIN and current completion status with Dodge.
Do Nitro electrical complaints identify the part I should replace?
No. The category groups reported events. The specific symptom, diagnostic tests and vehicle configuration determine what needs repair; the model-year count cannot supply that diagnosis.
Does choosing a 2016 Dart avoid the shifter-cable recall check?
No. Campaign 25V674000 covers certain 2013–2016 Darts. A later year within that range does not establish that the VIN is outside the campaign or that the current remedy is complete.