Dodge Dart Complaints

2,535 consumer complaints on file.

#11533999July 24, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake Booster failed, no ABS, no traction control, no electronic braking assist. I've read where this has been recalled in Darts in 2013 models. Master Cylinder and Vacuum pump may also be bad.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534144July 24, 2023
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown, my car since ive got it has steadily ran way too hot for my comfort zone it does not redline. But it runs sometimes past 223-225 and i feel like i have to pull over and that is not safe. I have had it checked out NUNEROUS times and have been told nothing is wrong but genuinely that does not add up to me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533096July 18, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532477July 15, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Shift Cable Snapped and could not shift the car out of reverse. I thought the car was in park and it started rolling. I had to use the Emergency brake to keep it in place and not roll into the road. The car was towed to a dealer and repaired. I am unaware if the component was inspected by the manufacturer but was not inspected by police or insurance. There were no warnings of the failure before it happened. There was a 2019 recall for the shifter cable bushing that was repaired/replaced in 2019.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530847July 7, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Message warm engine before start. Car won’t start message key fob damaged when it’s not. Engine clicks but no engine turn over.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530762July 6, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Driving down the highway my clutch started sticking, I was able to get it to keep driving at the time as it was unsafe and I was on 95 traveling south. My vehicle was looked at confirmed good and out of no where it entirely went, I then went ro a shop that refused to contact me napleton dodge in Florida while having my car in possession. Due to this entire out of no where no signs of issue on top of the company having ny car for a week and refusing to give me answers so I could try ro figure out ny car. My entire family was at risk as we were lucky to even make it safely to our location.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530595July 6, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while his wife was at a fast-food drive-thru, she heard a loud abnormal noise, and the brakes became inoperable. The contact stated that the ABS, traction control, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The driver used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The driver was able to drive to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V800000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the previous year, make and model were not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,386.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530330July 4, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmission shifting cable bushing is stripped. Car is stuck in park.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529071June 27, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Clutch pedal would not return after being depressed. It stayed near the floor. I could not change gears or return to neutral.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528524June 23, 2023
POWER TRAIN
I've had 0 signs of clutch issues in my 2014 dart. All of a sudden. It went. A peice has some how out of no where just fell off resulting in barely able to move it. This went while on the highway out of no where while.driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527913June 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Smart drive unit/transmission
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527918June 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Electronic Braking System Failure, was approaching a stop sign at 60 mph, was unable to stop, towed to shop. Shop is replacing brake booster, had to pay out of pocket (same as recall R63, but my model year did not fall into it), just wanted to report in hopes that this model year will fall into the recall, and prevent this happening to others! " The brake booster on your vehicle may experience engine oil migration from the vacuum pump, through the vacuum supply tube, and into the brake booster. Prolonged brake booster diaphragm exposure to engine oil could cause the diaphragm to fail. This could lead to a loss of brake booster assist and/or an air leaking sound. A loss of brake booster assist could require the driver to apply additional brake pedal force to stop the vehicle. The lack of brake booster assist could change the braking characteristics of the vehicle and cause a crash without warning."
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527774June 19, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Safety Recall V34 NHTSA 19V293 Transmission Shift Cable Bushing – 2013-2016 Dodge Dart | FCA
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526059June 8, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH another vehicle merged into the lane the contact was traveling in, causing the contact to drive off the road. The vehicle was airborne and rolled several times. No air bags deploy. The vehicle had several damages and was towed. No other vehicle was involved. The contact had minor cuts and busies, but did not seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000. VIN was not available.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11524948June 1, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The car intentionally starts. The radio sometimes works and sometimes has no power. It loses the air conditioner and power windows. It burns off excessive amounts of coolant. It smells like it is running hot but isn't. When turning key the gages bounce and it clicks and clicks. Sometimes it starts and other times it will not. Multiple people have stated the same issues. Spending good amount of money on batteries, starters and alternator. The issue continues. The car is at 94k miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524272May 29, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Oil contamination was found it then take booster and check valve causing low brake pedal and the brake pedal to fall to the floor. The 2013 and 2014 dodge darts with a 2.4l engine had a recall. Recall number R63 / NHTSA 15V-800. “The brake booster on your vehicle may experience engine oil migration from the vacuum pump, through the vacuum supply tube, and into the brake booster. Prolonged brake booster diaphragm exposure to engine oil could cause the diaphragm to fail. This could lead to a loss of brake booster assist and/or an air leaking sound. A loss of brake booster assist could require the driver to apply additional brake pedal force to stop the vehicle. The lack of brake booster assist could change the braking characteristics of the vehicle and cause a crash without warning.” This recall needs to be extended to the 2016 models. I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle and there are no brake boosters available through the dealerships or after market.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523890May 25, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving the other day dropping off food for a customer and as I shifted my car from park to drive it wouldn’t change gears. Now let me remind u I’m stuck in the middle of these strangers driveway as they’re trying to leave their home and I cannot switch into reverse so I had to keep my foot on that break pedal the entire time. Thank god they were very understanding ( because who knows what could’ve happened) and said they were leaving for something that wasn’t very important and would go another day. Come to find out it was my CABLE SHIFTER WHICH I HAD ALREADY HAD REAPIRED PREVIOUSLY AS A RECALL. I haven’t even been able to drive the car because it will not shift into any gear. It’s currently just sitting across the street in my apartment complex as I have no way to work or anywhere for that matter. I called the same dealership (I took it to the first time I had the recall done)as soon as the incident happend to see if I could just get it repaired AGAIN (which I shouldn’t have to) and they told me that there was no way I was gonna be able to drop my car off at the dealership because they were extremely backed up so it would take 4 WEEKS before they could have anyone even look at the car. I described what it was doing over the phone to him and he said it most definitely was the cable shifter. And not only that but he also told me that even with it sitting here or there they don’t even have the part to fix the vehicle at the moment.This isn’t even the least of issues with this vehicle that I haven’t even owned for 2 years.There were never any warning lights or anything that popped up on the dashboard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523439May 23, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
There is oil coming from the brake booster vacuum pump into the brake booster. Caused the brake booster to fail. The recall stops in January but I think it should be extended
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523015May 20, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The trunk opens when it's not supposed to, it opens on its own. I changed the lock mechanism and it still opens on its own.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520029May 2, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering while shifting into drive(D). Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission was slipping while driving. The contact stated while driving 40-50 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The messages "Service Transmission Soon" and "Transmission Hot" were displayed. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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