Dodge Dart Complaints (2015)

531 consumer complaints on file.

#11433178September 16, 2021
AIR BAGS
Car wrecked totaling car rollover crash no deployed airbags with wreck
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11431108August 30, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
System: Electrical system failed and car completely lost power (for at least the fourth time), this time while driving. Yes, this car is available for inspection with some advance warning. Safety: If I had been driving in a less safe area at a higher speed and the car just shut off like it did today, but in the middle of the highway, I would have been in danger of getting hit by other drivers. Reproduced: The problem is intermittent. The problem has happened at least four times PLUS the numerous times it doesn't start the first time but will the second time I turn the key. Inspected: The car has not yet been inspected, except for being with the dealer for an entire day in July for recall work, cracked oil valve gasket, and various service work. Messages: After turing a corner (traveling about 25 mph on a military installation), dashboard indicators flashed on and off several times. After pulling over as much as possible (with no shoulders) and coming to a stop the car completely lost power. It would not restart, the hazard lights did not work, and I could not remove the key from the ignition. After about 10 minutes the electrical systems began coming back on, starting with the hazard lights. After a couple more minutes I was able to start the car and proceed on to work. I had recall work done in July to address a PCM software issue regarding oil pressure and mechanical stalls. This battery is less than a year old and the technician said the alternator and old battery were both good. Two other times recently the car simply would not start - no indicator lights, no cranking, no sound, nothing. Also, two years ago when trying to start the car, all indicator needles moved rapidly between high and low and would not stop even after removing the key. Eventually they stopped but the battery was ruined. I'll probably trade the car in so it can kill someone else.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430856August 28, 2021
ENGINE
Car's engine stops while driving. Has to be restarted. Engine use extra oil between oil changes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429879August 20, 2021
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that his daughter experienced a failure with oil consumption. The contact stated that his daughter stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that oil was spilling onto the engine. There was no leaks present. The contact was informed that the ECM needed to be reprogramed. The ECM was reprogrammed however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428653August 11, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into gear, the vehicle would not move with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, “service transmission" and "gear not available" messages were displayed. The cause of the failure was determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427952August 5, 2021
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When I first got this car three years ago I had a shift problem in the transmission it got stuck in the gear and I couldn't pull the key out when I did some research I realize that there was a recall so of course I went to the dealership and have them take a look at it to fix it they said that I will still be charge in the problem wasn't even originally fixed they rigged it they just made it to where I could pull off but I was still charged and now a couple years later I am having transmission problems again and the dealership is saying that I need a transmission as I am doing a research I realize that my transmission again has a recall on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427763August 4, 2021
WHEELS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
From control arms are welded down and some sort of screw goes through transmission. Mechanics are unable to remove and replace the front control arms because of that. If I cannot get the front control arms replaced, I cannot get an wheel alignment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426924July 29, 2021
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
2015 DODGE DART. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425778July 21, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while moving off from a traffic light, the vehicle shifted out of first gear into neutral independently. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact stated that he experienced the failure on several occasions. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the pressure plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V542000 (Power Train) however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425198July 16, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the brake pedal. The brake pedal stiffened and was difficult to be depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the brake booster was faulty and there was brake fluid leaking from the brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423356July 3, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
Attempted to stop at a stop sign and the brake pedal sank with a hissing noise and then became very hard to operate. I had to maneuver to avoid colliding with the vehicle in front of me by diverting into the other side of the road where a turneing vehicle had to stop to avoid colliding with me. I was able to reverse into a nearby parking spot and apply the parking brake to stop the vehicle. Mechanic has suggested that the brake vacuum check valve, brake master cylinder, or brake booster has failed but cannot pinpoint which component specifically.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11422218June 24, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, the radio engaged on its own and the vehicle lost power steering. Several warning lights such as the brake system light, the battery light, the airbag light, and the engine light were illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver but the contact was still able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with the battery and alternator needing to be replaced, and was repaired. The failure reoccurred today while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the vehicle as the OBD reader failed to work. The vehicle was also taken to an unknown dealer who was unable to diagnose the vehicle for the same reason. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11413521April 23, 2021
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTER LIGHTS OPERATED INTENDED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11406362April 4, 2021
ENGINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHEN STATIONARY, IN MOTION, OR DURING HIGH VOLUME TRAFFIC ENGINE TENDS TO OVER HEAT DUE TO COOLANT TRANSFER TUBE FROM THERMOSTAT TO EXPANSION TANK BY CRACKING OVER TIME CAUSING OVER HEATING ISSUES REAR TRUNK HARNESS TENDS TO SPLIT WIRES GOING TO HIGH CENTER LIGHT CAUSING FAILURE OF 12V
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11404033March 20, 2021
POWER TRAIN
TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP REPAIR A SAFETY RECALL WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE MONTHS BEFORE THEY WOULD HAVE THE PART AND THEY HAD NO LOANERS FOR ME THEY SAID ITS AGAISNT POLICY TO LOAN A VEHICLE AND NOW THEY HAVE ME DRIVING IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE TO ME THIS JUST FEELS LIKE A WAY PUSH NEW VEHICLES. MY VEHICLE IS A SAFETY CONCERN I CANT JUST AFFORD GET ANOTHER VEHICLE OR RENT ONE AND HOPE FOR REIMBURSMENT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11400250March 10, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
MY 2015 DART GT WAS AT A GAS STATION TO FILL THE GAS TANK UP. ALL WAS WELL UNTIL I WENT TO START THE CAR AND PULL AWAY, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL COULDN'T DEPRESS AT ALL AND THE CAR HAD NO BRAKING AT ALL. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE LEVER TO STOP THE CAR AND IT DID. THE INHUD DISPLAY SAID "SERVICE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM" AND THE "BRAKE" LIGHT WAS ON AT ALL TIMES, REGARDLESS IF MY EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE LEVER WAS PULLED OR NOT. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS TO CHECK THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR. I DID SO ONLY TO FIND IT WAS MURKY, A REDISH ORANGE COLOR. I CALLED AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY CLOSEST DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. I ALSO CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INQUIRED ABOUT CURRENT RECALLS ON MY CAR AND THERE WERE NONE PERTAINING TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2013-2014 MODELS (RECALL CAMPAIGN # 15V800000) BECAUSE "...ENGINE OIL FROM THE VACUUM PUMP MAY SEEP INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER, DAMAGING A COMPONENT WITHIN THE BRAKE BOOSTER." ,WHICH "COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE ASSIST, LENGTHENING THE DISTANCE NEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH." WHEN I DROPPED THE CAR OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP AND RECEIVED THE DIAGNOSTIC, THEY FOUND "OIL HAD SOAKED INSIDE OF VACUUM BOOSTER CAUSING THE VACUUM BOOSTER TO GO BAD... VACUUM LINE AND MASTER CYLINDER."
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11396880February 18, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING DOWN MY STREET AND ACCELERATING, THE CAR STALLED OUT. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH. HAD A HUNCH AND CHECKED THE OIL. IT WAS NEARLY BONE-DRY. ADDED TWO QUARTS AND IT APPEARS TO BE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE TO BE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. WITH THE LACK OF WARNING LIGHT, AND JUST UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I'M JUST GLAD I WASN'T ON THE FREEWAY (AS OTHER DART OWNERS I'VE TALKED TO HAVE BEEN).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11396196February 14, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
CLUNKING NOISE WITH OR WITHOUT ENGAGING BRAKE PEDAL
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11396044February 13, 2021
ENGINE
MY 2015 DODGE DART WITH 2.4L ENGINE CONSUMES LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL. I HAVE TO CHECK THE OIL AN ADD FREQUENTLY TO MAINTAIN A SAFE LEVEL. (UP TO 1 QUART EVERY 2,000 MILES) I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FROM JULY 2018 TO THE PRESENT DAY AND HAVE HAD TO CHECK THE OIL LEVEL WEEKLY TO KEEP IT FROM DROPPING BELOW THE SAFE MARK. THIS IS A MAJOR HASSLE AND WORRY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11391119February 1, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
CAR CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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