Dodge Dart Complaints (2013)

287 consumer complaints on file.

#11610555August 23, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Loss of brakes at random times. Pedal will go all the way to the floor before stopping.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610339August 22, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle had a recall for the shift bushing cable for the cable disconnect and getting stuck in gear and that’s what happened my car went in on June 21’2022 to have this recall repaired they finally repaired it a year later it failed we were able to put it back on then it now has failed again on august 20 2024 and I am concerned they said I have to pay them now to fix it so I never had an issue before they supposedly fixed it now I have the actual issue and they are refusing to fix it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607474August 9, 2024
AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION
Vehicle was sold without airbags.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605972August 1, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
My car has an extremely bad rough idle. I’ve had an alignment done, new tires, new spark plugs. I’ve done so much work to this car. I have done some extremely deep research and it is a VERY common issue in the 2013 Dodge dart. One thing I also read, is it could be caused due to all of the ground point nuts being painted over, not creating a strong circuit for the ground. That should be a recall because I cannot physically replace all of those nuts. If that’s not the issue, there needs to be an investigation to figure out why this car feels like it will stall out, or I’m going to lose a tire going 65 on the interstate. Something isn’t right with this car and the dealership needs to diagnose it for free knowing it’s such a common issue! I have a very trusted, fully certified mechanic, he has looked at my car, and he is stumped too. No one can figure this out
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11601202July 11, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The service Transmisson lite came on and then it was flashing gear not available and put in N, R, D. but was stuck in N while i was driving on the interstate at 70MPH, I almost got ran over trying to get off the road. The TCM was already replaced. I had replaced the SDU and still does the same thing. This happens often. The car will sit for a while and then it will do it again. It will also rev up like up press the gas pedal down but not touching it, this will happen while setting or after I put it in drive. The Bluetooth isn't working, it will work if the battery is unplugged but then after a day or 2 it stops. I have replaced the spark plugs and ignition coils and it still losses power occasionally. The back up camera doesn't work sometimes also the air condition and the air will come on but shows that it's off. This car is a piece of garbage, and dealers will just keep selling it even though they know it has a lot of issues that they can't seem to fix. Most of the people in the forums all having the same issues that never get fixed! This car needs a total RECALL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600270July 8, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The TCM needed to be replaced, it would flash service transmission on the dash and then say "shift into neutral and then drive or reverse" when attempting to shift it says "gear not available." There is a recall on other cars for this exact reason but my vin number was not included. It would lock up in the middle of the road or when in park. It endangered not only my life but also any passengers. there were no symptoms prior and it started around June 6th, 2024. After replacing the TCM my car had to go into a full sleep cycle before the message would stop appearing. The vehicle was serviced at Midway Auto in Kearney Nebraska, where they also replaced my shifting cable bushing due to another recall that did affect my vin number at the time that it started displaying the message. The dealership has already replaced the TCM and expects me to pay for it even though this is a well know common issue in these cars, so we'll know in fact that there is its own recall that for some reason does not apply to my specific vehicle and I would like to know why, especially if it is a manufactured defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11595492June 20, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter failed to function as needed. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into drive(D), the gear shifter failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594237June 13, 2024
PARKING BRAKE
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that after releasing the parking brake, the rear passenger’s side brake vault release failed to return to its original position. The contact had to release the brake manually by going underneath the vehicle and using a crowbar. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the actuator had seized, and the caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V124000 (Parking Brake) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11587960May 9, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The car has a mind of its own but now it's a constant problem. I will be trying to go and it's like it shift to nuetural and I loose all powers so I keep pushing gas tell it does something. so i don't cause a accident. When this happens the middle screen where shows speed and stuff like reboots . It will also sometimes say gear not availiable. There is no warning lights on. I try not to drive unless I have to because it dangerous if the. Car does not give trouble backing our of my house it will do fine. And if it has trouble backing out of driveway it won't stop loosing power any time I have to stop or slow down. I did have 1 recall done last year when I left dealer ship it worked fine for like 7 days and back to doing the same thing. The vechicle is availiable for inspection I'm going to take it back to dodge because it's going to kill me and others.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11585594April 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
On January 1, 2024 I was getting in my car to go to work. My car would not shift into drive, or reverse. It said "gear not available" After about 30 minutes, it finally went into drive. While driving to work, my car shifting into neutral on it's own. I took my car to a local transmission shop where they said it was the dual clutch that needed to be replaced. SO it was replaced. The issue still persisted and they said it was the hydraulic actuator. I took it to my local Dodge dealership where they said it the TCM needed replaced. So that was replaced. They are now saying it is the hydraulic actuator and odd shift actuator. My car is still at the local Dodge dealership because I can not afford the extra $8000 to fix it. I had no codes show up before January 1, 2024. I have reached out to Dodge and Stellantis about all of the issues and trying to receive financial help. There were recalls in 2015-2016 for the TCM.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577422March 14, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The car looses power turbo has never worked it has a growing noise under the bonnet it has a loud noise when shifting
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577214March 13, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 2020 - informed of a transmission shifter cable recall , addressed and fixed 05/14/2020 March 11th 2024 - transmission shifter cable failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11574993March 1, 2024
POWER TRAIN
While driving on the interstate, the vehicle shifted itself into neutral and would not shift back into drive. At highway speeds, I had to put the hazards on and coast to an exit safely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11574289February 27, 2024
SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS
When a passenger is in the car, the air bag light and an audible alert constantly go off while driving. Took it to the dealership and they say this: "it's a seat belt buckle sensor circuit causing orc. light wires are connected and not damaged" To me, the words "not damaged" indicate that this is not our fault. Of course we're not going to let our daughter continue to drive the car like this, but I feel like $522.79, which is what they're charging, in addition to a $99 misc. fee that I don't know what is, is WAY too much for something that I thought would be considered a safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11572225February 15, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, WHEELS
1)Headlights. I have had issues with my headlights since day one. They are so dull I upgraded the bulbs with the brightest LED bulbs available which did not help my legs did not get any brighter, I've had my headlights adjusted four different times which still did not help. I drive with my brights on anytime I have to drive at night and I still can hardly see anything on the road. It is not my eyes that are bad because multiple people have said the same thing and no one can tell me why my lights are so dime. This year alone I have replaced both my headlamp bulbs and turn signal bulb (left side) a total of 4 times because they have busted. I have ran into 3 ditches because I can't see anything. NOW, I do not drive at night and have lost work as a result. 2)Wheels. I have lost 4 front wheel tires while driving down the interstate in the last 2 years. I've purchased 8 tires during this time &have replaced all the broken lugnuts ea time. The lugnuts all snapped completely in 1/2 when my tires came off. I've been towed ea time and have endangered the life of others as well as my own & now I do not drive long distances & try to avoid going over 45 miles/hrs in fear of this happening again. As a result of loosing my tires while driving on interstate, I've replace right hub assembly 2 times &eft one time in last 2 years. On the electrical, tire, wheels, head lights & bulb replacements and repairs I have spent thousands .I was excited about getting my 1st dodge, but the dangerous, expensive, and horrible experience from my dodge has not only limited my driving to daytime hours on roads no more than 45 mph,, it's put fear in me to drive &purchase another! Every person that has worked on my car, been a passanger & that knows about my car us in utter disbelief as I am. I do not want to sell this vehicle to anyone else, in fear the purchaser could get hurt or hurt someone else! Every blog I've read and reviews for dodge dart have same issues & no re- placement parts available.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11568858January 30, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The transmission is completely faulty. The transmission modular that was recalled I replaced that already. The transmission needs to be replaced completely. I've found articles that the Dodge Chrysler had recalled transmissions for the same year make and model. I want to have it replaced with a new one. Contact me at [XXX] [XXX] or [XXX] . thanks. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562993January 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
I was driving and my car shifted to neutral by itself. I was crossing a 2 lane highway when it happened but thankfully I was able to shift back to drive. I was also using cruise control and i tapped my brakes which would usually cancel cruise control, but my car sped up instead of slowing down. My dealership said my car doesn't qualify for the recall even though it is exactly what is happening to my car. I have 2 young children and this is our only transportation. I need this car to be safe for us though. The dealership said they couldn't look at it for over a week.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560554December 17, 2023
ENGINE
I was driving in the interstate and out of no where my car starts to make aloud noise and breaks down. At this point the car begins to read “Service Transmission.” And is no longer to switch between gears. The shifter cable bushing failed and detached from the transmission
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546968September 27, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Driving down a country road as I was about to turn into my driveway the dash stated " Check Electric Brake System" as I tried to apply the brake. I was safely able to guide the vehicle into the driveway without injury or damage to the vehicle. No dealer, independent service center, manufacturer, or others have inspected the vehicle. Inspection of the vehicle can be done and when started the same message as stated is displayed. At the time as I pressed on the brake it pushed back against me being unable to engage them, this was accompanied by the brake light warning on the dash which was then followed by, " Check Electric Brake System".
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546065September 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The micro shift on the shifter does not push the lever up enough to register that the car is in park. You think your car is in park until you go to take the key out and it does not come out. OR I parked in a parking spot thinking I put it in park as my car displayed park and it started rolling. There is a whole forum about this issue . So I know I’m one of hundreds. This is really unsafe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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