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2012 Dodge Dart Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2012 Dodge Dart, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

446
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled a gasoline odor on the interior of the vehicle, after which several unknown warning lights on the instrument panel started flickering. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway to shut off the vehicle, after which the vehicle failed to restart. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the alternator and the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, who then diagnosed a failure with the transmission control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V542000 (Power Train) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 180,000.

NHTSA ID 11575399 · filed Mar 4, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and RPM's decreased briefly before returning to normal functionality. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure with the HVAC system. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure; however, the contact was advised that the infotainment unit might need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

NHTSA ID 11533096 · filed Jul 18, 2023
All 446 reports naming powertrain (other)

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

281
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated that he had heard the cable brake and noticed while depressing the brake pedal that the vehicle was not decelerating. The contact stated that the flywheel had detached from the vehicle and the clutch was damaged. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake booster was leaking and that the brake cable linkage needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

NHTSA ID 11509696 · filed Mar 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V800000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 19V293000 (Power Train) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The local dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the brake pedal was soft while depressed and hesitated to respond while driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they would follow up with her once the parts were available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Parts distribution disconnect

NHTSA ID 11437710 · filed Oct 21, 2021
All 281 reports naming brakes

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

174
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WELL MY CAR HEADLIGHT AND THE PANELING CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY CAR WENT TO CAR HOP TO ADVISE THEM TOOK THE CAR TO ONE OF THERE DEALERS ADVISED THAT THEY DON'T DO ELECTRICAL AT THE SAME TIME THE RECALL CAME IN ADVISED ME THAT A RECALL WAS NEEDED TOO K IT TO DEALERSHIP AND AS OF NOW 30 DAYS BEHIND ON THE PART ADVISED CARHOP THAT THE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE BEFORE I BROUGHT THE CAR THAT WASN'T DONE CORRECTLY WHICH MADE ME HAVE TO PAY FOR THE RECALL WORK THEY SWEAR THEY DIDN'T BIT THE STATE AND CARFAX SAY OTHERWISE IT WASN'T DONE BY DODGE IN NO STATE BUT BY THERE MECHANICS AT THIS TIME THE CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT'S STILL AT DODGE AND CARHOP SAID THEY WILL RESELL IT TO ANOTHER FAMILY EVEN THOUGH I ADVISED THEM THE PANEL CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THERE IS A SHORT

NHTSA ID 11270468 · filed Oct 23, 2019

BLUETOOTH FAILED AT 37000 MILES HVAC BLOWER MOTOR FAILED AT 50K EBRAKE ON CALIPER LOCKED UP 65K ALTERNATOR GONE AT 70 K MASTER CYLINDER GONE AT 74K REVERSE LOCK OUT CABLE FOR MANUAL BROKE AT 50 K PASSENGER SIDE VISOR BROKE OFF AT 38K BACK UP CAMERA MALFUNCTIONING AT 74 K SPEEDOMETER DROPS TO ZERO WHILE DRIVING RANDOMLY RADIO SCREEN GOES BLANK RANDOMLY OIL LEAKING FROM VALVE COVER SEALS AND OIL PAN

NHTSA ID 11266777 · filed Oct 7, 2019
All 174 reports naming electrical

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

168
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and RPM's decreased briefly before returning to normal functionality. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure with the HVAC system. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure; however, the contact was advised that the infotainment unit might need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

NHTSA ID 11533096 · filed Jul 18, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and loss motive power with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle is not drivable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the manufacturer nor dealer was notified of the failure. The contact mentioned NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V542000 (Power Train), 13V238000 (Power Train) as possible solutions to the failure however, the Vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 77,286.

NHTSA ID 11424679 · filed Jul 13, 2021
All 168 reports naming engine

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

68
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated while driving. The contact stated that after the first failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure had continued intermittently over the years; however, the warning light had remained illuminated while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

NHTSA ID 11582191 · filed Apr 10, 2024

WHEN A PASSENGER IS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE SEAT BELT CONNECTED, THE VEHICLE IS ILLUMINATED A WARNING LIGHT SAYING PASSENGER SEAT U BUCKLED. THIS IS ALSO CAUSING A "SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM" TO APPEAR IN THE DASH ALONG WITH THE WARNING LIGHT BEING ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM WAS FIRST OBSERVED WHEN A PASSENGER SAT IN MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION WHEN THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND CONTINUED TO STAY ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ID 11271093 · filed Oct 25, 2019
All 68 reports naming airbags

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

67
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON READS UNDER BOOST FOR THE TURBO, DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED AT ALL FOR HAVING A TURBO

NHTSA ID 11271092 · filed Oct 25, 2019

I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. RPMS STARTED GOING UP AND DOWN,LIKE I WAS REVVING THE ENGINE,BUT WAS NOT PUSHING IN GAS PEDAL. PUT CLUTCH IN TO GET OFF AN EXIT, AND THE CLUTCH STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. LEFT ON VERY BUSY HIGHWAY WITH A CHILD!

NHTSA ID 11269852 · filed Oct 21, 2019
All 67 reports naming driver assistance

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

37
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A HELICOPTER TYPE NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

NHTSA ID 11278205 · filed Nov 5, 2019

FEELS FUNNY WHEN YOU SHIFT GEARS

NHTSA ID 11266936 · filed Oct 7, 2019
All 37 reports naming steering

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

36
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the front windshield trim was missing and that the adhesive around the front windshield was cracking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 97,945.

NHTSA ID 11536049 · filed Aug 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and RPM's decreased briefly before returning to normal functionality. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure with the HVAC system. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure; however, the contact was advised that the infotainment unit might need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

NHTSA ID 11533096 · filed Jul 18, 2023
All 36 reports naming visibility

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

29
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

NEED TO REPLACE ALL 20 LUG NUTS THEY ARE ALL SWOLLEN AND HAVE TO BANG THEM OFF BECAUSE TOOLS DON'T FIT BECAUSE IT'S EITHER TO BIG OR TOO SMALL. NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ANY OF MY CAR EVER. SWOLLEN LUG NUTS ARE FROM THE WAY THESE LOOK NUTS ARE MANUFACTURER FROM THE DEALER THEY GET MOISTURE IN THEM MAKING THEM SWELL. IF THEY KNOW THEY SWELL WHY MAKE THE LUG NUTS WITH THAT CAP COATING THAT EVENTUALLY CAUSES IT? THEY ARE $12 A PIECE..I NEED 20. $240 FOR DEFECTIVE LUG NUTS THAT I'M GOING TO HAVE TO KEEP BUYING IS DRAFT.. CAN'T BUY THOSE FANCY PRETTY LUG NUTS LIKE OTHER CARS.. SOMEONE IF YOU HAVE THE SWOLLEN LUG NUT ISSUE REPORT IT PLEASE. HOPEFULLY THEY'LL SUBMIT A RECALL AND STOP MAKING THOSE LUG NUTS

NHTSA ID 11267088 · filed Oct 8, 2019

CAR WILL IDLE ROUGHLY WHILE IN DRIVE AND BREAK IS APPLIE, IF IN NEUTRAL IDLE ISN'T ROUGH. J HAVE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS, GOTTEN A TUNE UP, CHANGED THE AIR FILTER AND NOTHING HAS HELPED. OCCASIONALLY BACK PASSENGER WONT GO UP,RADIO SCREEN WILL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING AND RADIO OFTEN FILLED WITH STATIC.

NHTSA ID 11196187 · filed Apr 15, 2019
All 29 reports naming other / unspecified

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

23
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WRITING ON 11/3/2016 TO ALERT NHTSA TO A PROBLEM WITH PREMATURE WEAR OF MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 3 AUTOMOBILE TIRES. I PURCHASED 4 TIRES AUG 2015 AT 29000 MILES ODOMETER. THE TIRES CAME WITH A 45000 MILE WARRANTY. SOON THEREAFTER THE RIGHT REAR TIRE NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO "CHUNKING" (FLAKING, TEARING, AND LOSS OF BITS OF RUBBER THROUGHOUT THE TREAD SURFACE). AT 60000 (LESS THAN 75% OF WARRANTED MILEAGE) MILE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ALL 4 TIRES NOTED TO BE WORN TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS WITH TREAD WIRE SHOWING. I AM AWARE THAT OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PHENOMENON (SEE HTTP://WWW.E90POST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=676153). I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM THAT YOU CAN PROVIDE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, RESPONSE WAS TAKE IT TO A DEALER. MY CONTACT INFORMATION IS: [XXX], TELEPHONE [XXX]. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID 10924011 · filed Nov 3, 2016

2 KUMHO SOLUS KH25 TIRES ON MY 2013 DODGE DART HAVE HAD WEAKENED SIDEWALLS THAT BULGED CAUSING REPLACEMENT AT 14000 MILES AND 22000 MILES.

NHTSA ID 10853878 · filed Apr 6, 2016
All 23 reports naming tires & wheels

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

22
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY ATTEMPTED TO FILL UP THE TANK AND THE TANK STOPPED ALLOWING FUEL TO ENTER, WHICH CAUSED A LONG DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM COGDILL DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (8544 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919, (865) 690-1611) WHERE THEY ATTEMPTED TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER HAD TO ORDER NEW PARTS FOR THE FUEL TANK, WHICH COST OVER $1,000. THE CONTACT AUTHORIZED THE REPAIRS ONCE THE PARTS ARRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA ID 11220148 · filed Jun 14, 2019

THE CAR KEEPS CUTTING OFF. I CRANK IT BACK UP AND IT RUNS FOR A LITTLE BIT AND CUTS RIGHT BACK OFF. I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR CHECK AND THAT'S NOT THE ISSUE.

NHTSA ID 11154302 · filed Nov 27, 2018
All 22 reports naming fuel system

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

21
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHEN A PASSENGER IS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE SEAT BELT CONNECTED, THE VEHICLE IS ILLUMINATED A WARNING LIGHT SAYING PASSENGER SEAT U BUCKLED. THIS IS ALSO CAUSING A "SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM" TO APPEAR IN THE DASH ALONG WITH THE WARNING LIGHT BEING ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM WAS FIRST OBSERVED WHEN A PASSENGER SAT IN MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION WHEN THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND CONTINUED TO STAY ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ID 11271093 · filed Oct 25, 2019

ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION TO 'SERVICE AIR BAG' AND MY CAR SHOWS THE PASSENGER SEATBELT ISN'T BUCKLED, EVEN WHEN IT IS. THIS CAUSES MY CAR TO MAKE NOISES AT ME THE WHOLE TIME I'M DRIVING. IT HAS ALSO RAISED CONCERNED OF WHETHER MY AIRBAGS ARE FUNCTIONING, AND IF I AND ANYONE WHO RIDES WITH ME IS SAFE DRIVING/RIDING IN THIS CAR.. I JUST HAD THE BUSHING FOR THE SHIFTER CABLE REPAIRED.. NOW ANOTHER DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH MY DART.

NHTSA ID 11265539 · filed Oct 2, 2019
All 21 reports naming seat belts

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

14
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THERE IS HEAT THAT CONSISTENTLY EMANATES INTO THE CAR FROM THE AREA WHERE THE WIRING HARNESS OR FUSE BOX WOULD BE. I'VE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND MECHANICS CONTINUE TO SAY THAT THE FUSE BOX IS FINE BUT THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE HARNESS. THE PROBLEMS IS SO BAD THAT THE HEAT OVER TIME HAS LED TO BAD PAINT DAMAGE TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR. THE PAINT IS COMPLETELY DULL. THE DISCOLORATION IS BEYOND OBVIOUS AND NOTICEABLE. THE HEAT BEGINS TO BE A PROBLEM ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING IT ON.

NHTSA ID 11207389 · filed May 13, 2019

DECK COMES OPEN WHEN AUTO IS IN MOTION OR SITTING IDLE. AS I WAS DRIVING THE DECK OPENED WIDE BLOCKING VIEW THROUGH REAR WINDOW. I CLOSED THE DECK AND DROVE HOME.THE . THE NEXT MORNING THE DECK HAD OPENED AGAIN.

NHTSA ID 11176082 · filed Feb 10, 2019
All 14 reports naming body & structure

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

12
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I HAVE HAD TO TAKE THE CAR IN EVERY 2,000 MILES OR SO TO HAVE IT RECALIBRATED(ENGINE LIGHT ON), THE DRIVERS HEADLIGHT WENT OUT, SHOP WHERE I BOUGHT IT SAID IT'S THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, BOUGHT ONE AND HAD REGULAR MECHANIC PUT IN, DID NOT WORK. MY REGULAR MECHANIC SAID IT IS PROBABLY THE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE, AND SINCE I NEED TO TAKE IT IN AGAIN FOR RECALIBRATION I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THE MODULE WAS CHECKED AND HAVE IT REPLACED. SORRY I BOUGHT THIS CAR, IT'S IN THE SHOP EVERY 3-4 MONTHS!!!

NHTSA ID 11120644 · filed Aug 17, 2018

MANUFACTURE RECALL NUMBER R36 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 15V-800 RECALL INCOMPLETE

NHTSA ID 11046437 · filed Nov 16, 2017
All 12 reports naming exterior lighting

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CV JOINTS MAKING NOISE WHEN TURNING. REPORTED WHEN UNDER WARRANTY, BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS THE COLD. RADIO AND BLUE TOOTH WENT OUT, MILEAGE AT THE TIME 40,000.

NHTSA ID 11255570 · filed Sep 16, 2019

DODGE DART 2013 ON AUGUST 2015 AFTER THE FIRST FLOOD IN CLARENDON COUNTY BY THE CLARENDON LANDFIELD THERE WAS A DEEP HOLD IN THE PAVEMENT THAT WASN'T NOTABLE BECAUSE IT WAS AFTER 8:30 PM VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT TIRES STRUTS OR SHOCKS, BEEN MAKING A SOUND WHENEVER TURNING THE TIRES EVERY SINCE THAT INCIDENT TOOK PLACE. I'VE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO CONTACT THE COUNTY BUT GOT NO RESPONSE. I WAS ALWAYS PUT ON HOLD FOR AN HOUR OR MORE SO I JUST STOP TRYING. I WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT ON A HIGHWAY NEAR THE CLARENDON COUNTY LANDFIELD. ON 9/07/2013 MY CAR GEAR SHIFT LINKAGE CAME APART WITH NO WARNING ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE WITH THE LINK BEING BROKEN I CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR CAN'T SHIFT TO ANY OTHER GEAR.

NHTSA ID 11032296 · filed Oct 9, 2017
All 9 reports naming suspension

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into drive or reverse with a message stating that the gear was not available. The service transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local transmission and a diagnostic test was performed. The contact was informed that the dual clutch was inoperable. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that after further diagnostic testing, it was determined that the Transmission Control Module and actuator had failed. The contact stated that as per the Mopar website, the vehicles was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V542000 (Power Train). The contact informed the dealer of the failure and was instructed to take the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not yet towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

NHTSA ID 11569902 · filed Feb 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was a loud abnormal pop sound coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the clutch was all the way to the floor and that the gear shifter was loose and would not shift out of gear. In addition, there was an abnormal burning from the clutch. The contact had to slowly coast and veered to the side of the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence; then towed to a local dealer who diagnosed that the shifter cable and pressure plate were damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,420.

NHTSA ID 11444133 · filed Dec 17, 2021
All 8 reports naming transmission

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EVENTUALLY RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY FOB AND THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD AND WIRING HARNESS IN THE GLOVE BOX WERE ON FIRE. THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS, CARPET, AND DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO DEPRESS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE VEERED AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FACE INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE CRASH SCENE TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.

NHTSA ID 10865094 · filed May 16, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS ADJUSTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

NHTSA ID 10652963 · filed Nov 6, 2014

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Heating & air conditioning

Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

I HAVE A NEW DODGE DART THAT FOR THE PAST MONTH HAVE BEEN FIGHTING WITH ARRIGO DODGE SERVICE DEPT REGARDS TO MY CONCERNS WITH ISSUES. MY CALLS WENT UNANSWERED AND WAS GIVEN THE BLOW OFF. THIS PAST FRIDAY MY AC QUIT WORKING WAS WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN THEY WERE FORCED TO ADDRESS MY CONCERNS... WHEN I ASKED FOR A RENTAL I WAS REFUSED... *JS

NHTSA ID 10616634 · filed Jul 27, 2014

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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