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2012 Dodge Dart Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 47 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Dodge Dart, 4% of its 1,081 total complaints, with 2 crashes and no related recalls. Median mileage at failure was 18,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
47
4% of 1,081
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
18,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Sidewalls on Kumho Solus KH25 tires split or bubble, leading to blowouts at highway speeds like 35 mph, sometimes on both front tires within weeks of each other.
  • Owners report tires exploding or shredding suddenly while driving at moderate speeds around 20 to 30 mph, without hitting a curb or pothole.
  • A bolt holding the axle detached, letting the tire and axle separate while driving around 25 mph.
  • Front control arms have fractured, causing the front of the car to drop suddenly at speed and resulting in loss of control.
  • Tire pressure sensors show inaccurate readings, displaying much lower pressure than actually present in the tire.

When 2012 Dodge Dart suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 25, 2013, latest Oct 8, 2019.

2012 Dodge Dart suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month6Feb 2013Feb 2014Jul 2014Mar 2015Nov 2015Mar 2016Oct 2017Sep 2018
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Oct 2019; peak Jun 2014 (6).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Dodge Dart

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Dart model year

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

  1. 201247 (4%)
  2. 20137 (2%)
  3. 201427 (7%)
  4. 201536 (7%)
  5. 201610 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2012 Dodge Dart have?
NHTSA lists 47 complaints in this area for the 2012 Dodge Dart, which is 4% of the 1,081 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Dart's suspension or tires?
No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this complaint area for the 2012 Dodge Dart.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 18,500 miles.
Did these suspension and tire issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to this complaint area for the 2012 Dodge Dart, with no reported fires or injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.