Vehicle safety record
1971 Dodge Dart Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1971 Dodge Dart have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 1971 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Dart year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1971 Dodge Dart recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1971 Dodge Dart yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All Dart years1971 Dodge Dart vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 0 | 3 | B | |
| 1971 Toyota Corolla | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1971 Dodge Dodge | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1971 Dodge Dart
Does the 1971 Dodge Dart have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1971 Dodge Dart: labels (August 1971); wheel bearing (December 1970); disc (November 1970). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1971 Dodge Dart had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1971 Dodge Dart a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Dodge Dart year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Dart years have the most complaints?
2013 (1,177), 2015 (534), 2014 (374). See every Dodge Dart year compared.
What should I do if my 1971 Dodge Dart has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data