How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Dodge Dart have?

NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Dodge Dart, which is about 2% of the 1,081 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2012 Dodge Dart?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Fuel System problem area on the 2012 Dodge Dart.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2012 Dodge Dart is 51,120 miles.

Did fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires on the 2012 Dart?

NHTSA data shows one crash and one fire reported among the 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Dodge Dart, with no injuries reported.

Does the fuel system problem rate change in later Dart model years?

Fuel System complaint share rises in later years, reaching 5% for both the 2015 and 2016 Dodge Dart, compared to 2% in 2012.

2012 Dodge Dart Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Dodge Dart, about 2% of the year's 1,081 total complaints. Owners reported one fire and one crash tied to this area, with a median mileage at failure of 51,120. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Fuel System complaints: 22; 2% of 1,081
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 51,121 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners describe a strong fuel-and-engine-oil odor inside the cabin that starts right after the engine is turned on and continues for the entire drive.
Some report the engine hesitating or sputtering during acceleration, sometimes tied to the vehicle feeling like it slipped into neutral unexpectedly.
One owner reported the engine compartment catching fire during a low-speed commute after the engine died and began smoking.
Others describe the electrical system cutting out repeatedly while driving, with interior lights and instrument readouts going dark for short periods.
A few owners noted sluggish acceleration or loss of power going up hills, which dealers attributed to software issues rather than the fuel system itself.

When 2012 Dodge Dart fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 4, 2013, latest Jun 14, 2019.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Jun 2019; peak Jul 2014 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Dodge Dart

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Dart model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201222 (2%)
20136 (2%)
201411 (3%)
201526 (5%)
201613 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Dodge Dart have?: NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Dodge Dart, which is about 2% of the 1,081 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2012 Dodge Dart?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Fuel System problem area on the 2012 Dodge Dart.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2012 Dodge Dart is 51,120 miles.
Did fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires on the 2012 Dart?: NHTSA data shows one crash and one fire reported among the 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Dodge Dart, with no injuries reported.
Does the fuel system problem rate change in later Dart model years?: Fuel System complaint share rises in later years, reaching 5% for both the 2015 and 2016 Dodge Dart, compared to 2% in 2012.