Mercury Mystique vs Dodge Dart
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mercury Mystique | Dodge Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,510 | 3,702 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2002 | 1966–2016 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 76 | 219 |
| Fires reported | 61 | 64 |
| Injuries reported | 69 | 87 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.7% | 10% |
Mercury Mystique by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
250
16.6%
Electrical System
204
13.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
151
10.0%
Suspension
128
8.5%
Brakes
125
8.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
92
6.1%
Body & Structure
76
5.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
76
5.0%
Dodge Dart by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
993
26.8%
Engine & Cooling
539
14.6%
Brakes
477
12.9%
Electrical System
471
12.7%
Other & Unspecified
361
9.8%
Airbags
125
3.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
109
2.9%
Steering
106
2.9%