2013 Dodge Dart Owner Complaints

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, while entering the vehicle, the transmission independently shifted out of park. The vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a parked utility truck. The vehicle sustained damages to the trunk and the rear passenger's side taillight was cracked. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

NHTSA ID

11766403

Incident

Mar 18, 2026

Mileage

83,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after shifting into park or reverse, the vehicle lunged unexpectedly. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 92,000.

NHTSA ID

11766087

Incident

Sep 1, 2026

Mileage

92,000 mi

I purchased the car used approximately 3 years ago, and the vehicle has experienced intermittent loss-of-propulsion and transmission/gear-engagement problems since then thru today. Getting worse. While driving, the vehicle has repeatedly and unexpectedly lost propulsion and behaved as though the transmission shifted into Neutral. The engine can remain running, but pressing the accelerator does not result in normal forward propulsion. The vehicle has also intermittently refused to engage a gear. This creates a serious safety risk because the vehicle can unexpectedly lose its ability to accelerate or maintain propulsion while in traffic. The problem is intermittent and unpredictable. The vehicle's records indicate that a previous transmission shift cable bushing recall repair was performed before I purchased the vehicle. Despite that repair being recorded, I have continued to experience these symptoms. Before the recall issue was later raised again, I took the vehicle to an independent mechanic because of these problems. The mechanic advised me that the symptoms appeared related to the previous recall issue and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Because of the safety concern, I stopped driving the vehicle for extended periods and rented another vehicle. I later had the Dodge Dart towed to an authorized Dodge dealership for inspection rather than driving it there. I explained the problems I was experiencing. The dealership inspected the vehicle and charged me approximately $200 but reported that it could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. The intermittent symptoms continued afterward. The vehicle remains available for inspection upon request. I am concerned that the vehicle continues to experience loss of propulsion, unexpected Neutral-like behavior, and intermittent failure to engage a gear despite records indicating that the earlier recall repair was completed. I've spent thousands on rental cars to keep my family safe. No help from dealer

NHTSA ID

11765411

Incident

Sep 18, 2026

Car goes into limp mode dash flash transmission issue then put car into limp mode when causing to have stop on the interstate and then car will not crank over after turning it off then if fires up after awhile but is still in limp mode

NHTSA ID

11764289

Incident

Sep 14, 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message “Service Transmission” was displayed. Additionally, the engine revved excessively. The vehicle also hesitated while depressing the accelerator. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift out of park(P) soon after the vehicle was started. The gear shifter eventually shifted out of park(P) after several attempts. The contact later discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11761399

Incident

Jul 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the parts to perform the recall repair were not yet available. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the parts were unavailable.

NHTSA ID

11760114

Incident

Aug 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact discovered that the transmission had failed to shift into park(P) even though the gear shifter was in park(P). The transmission was successfully shifted into park (P) after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure recently recurred in a parking lot, causing the vehicle to roll away. The contact depressed the brake pedal and successfully shifted into park(P), turned off the vehicle, and engaged the parking brake. The dealer was contacted several times and confirmed that parts were unavailable and referred the contact to another dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to Jeff Wyler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Fort Thomas (100 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, KY 41075), where it was confirmed that the failure was associated with the recall, and an estimate for the repair was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable was previously replaced in 2019 under former ownership. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed parts were unavailable and filed a complaint. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA ID

11758497

Incident

Aug 21, 2025

Mileage

130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message “Service Transmission” was displayed, and the gear shifter became stuck, and the vehicle failed to move. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 94,000.

NHTSA ID

11758272

Incident

Oct 9, 2025

Mileage

94,000 mi

My name is [XXX], and I am writing to formally report a potentially serious safety issue involving a wheel/rim on my 2013 Dodge Dart SXT with the 2.0L engine. On the night of [XXX], I was driving home from work from Monticello, New York, to Loch Sheldrake, New York. The trip took place late at night and continued past midnight. During or after this trip, I discovered significant damage to one of the vehicle’s wheels. Upon inspection, there appeared to be an opening or breach in the metal of the rim, with irregular and damaged metal surrounding the affected area. I have photographs documenting the condition and can provide them for inspection. I am concerned that this may represent a structural failure or other structural defect of the wheel. A failure of a wheel while the vehicle is being operated could potentially result in loss of tire pressure, tire failure, loss of vehicle control, or a serious accident. To the best of my knowledge, I did not intentionally damage or modify the wheel. I therefore request that Dodge/Stellantis document this incident and determine whether the condition could potentially be related to a manufacturing defect, material defect, casting defect, corrosion, fatigue, or another condition affecting the structural integrity of the wheel. The damaged wheel was removed by my mechanic. Unfortunately, the wheel was subsequently sent to a nearby salvage/junkyard before I was aware that it might be important for a safety investigation. My mechanic informed me that the facility is LKQ – OEM Recycled / Aftermarket by Keystone. I do not currently know the exact location of the facility, but I understand that it is somewhere in the local area. I am attempting to obtain the exact location and determine whether the wheel can still be located and recovered. I have photographic evidence of the damage and can provide it, along with the repair documentation and any other information available to me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11756350

Incident

Jul 31, 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that upon shifting the gear shifter into reverse(R), the transmission remained in park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available to repair the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (POWER TRAIN). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,870.

NHTSA ID

11756177

Incident

Aug 1, 2026

Mileage

91,870 mi

On June 11, 2026, I took my vehicle to a certified dealership to have safety recall R63 (NHTSA Campaign Number 15V-800) performed. The dealership inspected the vehicle, claimed no oil was found at the break booster, and only replaced the vacuum supply tube, leaving the original vacuum pump in place. Recently, I experienced a sudden and total loss of power brake assist while driving, resulting in a rock hard brake pedal. Upon inspecting the vehicle myself, I disconnected the vacuum hose directly at the mechanical vacuum pump and found visible oil pooling at the pump's output fitting. I have captured this on video. This oil migration is the exact defect the recall is intended to fix, and it has now destroyed my brake booster. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership on 7/8/2026. However, the service manager is refusing to replace the brake booster and master cylinder under the R63 recall. They claim the booster failed for unrelated reasons, despite the physical evidence of the oil leak originating from the vacuum pump. The initial recall repair was ineffective at correcting the defect, and the dealership is improperly denying me the federally mandated safety recall remedy by attempting to charge me out-of-pocket for the resulting catastrophic failure.

NHTSA ID

11756031

Incident

Aug 3, 2026

There hasn't been an incident at this time, still waiting for the recall part to be fixed. It has been over 10 months since I received the safety recall notice about the transmission shift cable and want to know when it will be fixed. I have called both the [XXX] number and the dealer repeatly. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11755199

Incident

Aug 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to roll forward several inches with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle also unintendedly rolled forward several inches while shifted to park(P). The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (POWER TRAIN). No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts for recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

NHTSA ID

11754776

Incident

Oct 1, 2025

Mileage

130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID

11754592

Incident

Oct 15, 2025

The transmission shift cable fails to engage go into reverse or park when car is starting up. It fails to maintain connection and has resulted in near misses when backing up or attempting to get around another vehicle in a parking lot. This appears to be an issue associated with an ongoing safety recall that has NOT had a timely remedy as it has now been 10 months (as of October 2025) since the recall was first announced. No remedy has been reached. Incident appears related to the 2019 recall.

NHTSA ID

11753514

Incident

Jul 13, 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the message “Service Transmission” was displayed. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into second gear. The message that the gear was not available was displayed. The message "Auto Stick Unavailable" was displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

NHTSA ID

11753207

Incident

Jul 28, 2026

Mileage

98,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID

11752640

Incident

Jul 24, 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked intermittently without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

NHTSA ID

11752379

Incident

Aug 1, 2022

Mileage

60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter independently shifted into park and seized. The contact manually unlocked the gear shifter cable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed gear shifter cable. The contact was informed that the gear shifter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to pay out of pocket for the repair and later submit a request for reimbursement. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

NHTSA ID

11750013

Incident

Jun 22, 2026

Mileage

86,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter cable failed to operate as needed, causing the vehicle to become inoperable. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

NHTSA ID

11745973

Incident

Jun 23, 2026

Mileage

103,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000(POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID

11742699

Incident

Nov 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated upon shifting from park(P) to drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was undrivable and remained in the church parking lot. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that he was elderly and handicapped and relied on the vehicle for transportation. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

NHTSA ID

11740698

Incident

May 24, 2026

Mileage

86,000 mi

Manufacture has not provided a remedy for shift cable recall that was announced October 2025…it is now May 2026

NHTSA ID

11740190

Incident

Oct 24, 2025

The contact owns a (YMM) 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (example: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was/was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID

11739452

Incident

Oct 22, 2025

Vehicle has active safety recall A0C/NHTSA 25V-674 for transmission shift cable, but the manufacture states remedy is not yet available. recall notice was recived in October 2025, and no repair has been offered. Vehicle is now experiencing worsening symptoms including transmission slipping/skipping gears and shutting off while driving. Most recently vehicle begun overheating and heater started blowing hot air that can not be turned off. Vehicle has lost center screen/radio system with backup camera. It has gone blank and is no longer functioning Dealership advised there is no available fix and offered a rental per owners expense which is not financially feasible. vehicle is unsafe to drive, especially with a young child who regularly rides in vehicle. Manufacture has failed to remedy this safety recall in a timely manner.

NHTSA ID

11736509

Incident

Aug 13, 2025