AFTER BUYING THE CAR MY GIRLFRIEND SAT IN PASSENGER SEAT AND SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON AND BEEN ON SINCE
2012 Dodge Dart
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- Power Train. Review the 454 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes. Review the 252 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 175 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Air Bags complaints
68 reportsI HAD TOOK MY CAR TO CHRYSLER IN BIDDEFORD IN MAY 2017 C/O THAT MY E-BRAKE WAS NOT HOLDING MY CAR. ONCE I GOT THE CAR BACK I COULD HARDLY LIFT THE BRAKE. I WENT BACK IN AND ASKED WHY IT WAS THAT WAY, THEY STATED THAT IT WOULD LOOSEN UP AS I USE IT. I USED THE BRAKE A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER AND IT WENT UP ABOUT AN INCH. THE NEXT …
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I HAD TOOK MY CAR TO CHRYSLER IN BIDDEFORD IN MAY 2017 C/O THAT MY E-BRAKE WAS NOT HOLDING MY CAR. ONCE I GOT THE CAR BACK I COULD HARDLY LIFT THE BRAKE. I WENT BACK IN AND ASKED WHY IT WAS THAT WAY, THEY STATED THAT IT WOULD LOOSEN UP AS I USE IT. I USED THE BRAKE A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER AND IT WENT UP ABOUT AN INCH. THE NEXT TIME I USED IT WAS IN FEBRUARY AND WHEN I PULLED UP ON THE BRAKE LEVEL IT WENT STRAIGHT UP. I CALLED AND LEFT NUMEROUS VM. NO ONE CALLED ME BACK. I WENT BACK IN ON A SATURDAY FOR MY OIL CHANGE. I TALKED TO A REP THERE AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD LEAVE A NOTE FOR SOMEONE TO CALL ME BACK ON MONDAY. I NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK. I FINALLY GOT SOMEONE TO MAKE AN APPT FOR ME TO BRING MY CAR IN. ONCE THEY FOUND OUT I NO LONGER HAD THE B TO B WARRANTY THEY STATED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY ALMOST $500. I CALLED AND LEFT A MSG FOR THE GM AND I GOT A CALL BACK FROM THE SALES MANAGER WANTING ME TO TRADED MY CAR IN. I STATED TO HIM I THOUGHT HE WAS CALLING ABOUT THE BRAKE. HE STATED TO BRING IT IN AND THEY WILL PUT IT ON THE LIFT WHILE I TALK TO SALES. THE REP CAME BACK AND STATED DO YOU KNOW THAT YOUR BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. MADE AN APPT FOR A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH I HAD TO PAY FOR AND THEY ORDERED A PART FOR MY CAR. I HAD TO TAKE MY CAR BACK TO BE LOOKED AT BILL DODGE AND THEY STATED THAT MY BRAKE WAS NOT WORKING AND THAT MY CALIPERS WHERE STICKING. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK IN AND THEY STATED I NEEDED ONE OF MY CALIPERS CHANGED. I STATED I JUST CHANGED ONE THIS SUMMER MAKE SURE YOU GET THE RIGHT ONE. I PICKED UP MY CAR AND TOOK MY CAR TO MY FRIEND IN NH. HIS MECHANIC AGAIN STATED THAT MY BRAKE WAS NOT FIXED AND THAT THE E-BRAKE IS CAUSING THE CALIPERS TO STICK. I GOT MY CAR BACK AND A WEEK LATER (03/01/2019) I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE A CAR HIT MY DRIVER'S DOOR DOING ABOUT 35+. MY AIR BAGS NEVER WENT OFF. I HAVE 4 AIRBAGS AND NOT ONE WENT OFF. OTHER CARS DID.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ISLAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (8983 OCEAN HWY, PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585, 888-715-4208) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER WIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MAN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ISLAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (8983 OCEAN HWY, PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585, 888-715-4208) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER WIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURER SAID IT WAS CONSUMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX IT. *JB
I WAS INVOLVED IN CAR ACCIDENT 12/20/2018, MY AIRBAG ON DRIVER SIDE DID NOT DEFLATE. I RECEIVED BRUISE AND PAIN ON MY LEFT SIDE OF THE BODY. *DT *TR
MY SON WAS DRIVING HIGH WAY 280 EAST BOUND MP15.1 WHEN A VEHICLE IT US FROM BEHI D THEN HIT US A SECOND TIME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR BETWEEN THE PASSAGERS FRONT AND BACK DOOR BUSTING THE BACK PASSENGER WINDOW OUT AND DENTED THE WHOLE PASSAGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TOTALLING THE VEHICLE OUT WE ENDED UP HITTING AND DAMAGING…
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MY SON WAS DRIVING HIGH WAY 280 EAST BOUND MP15.1 WHEN A VEHICLE IT US FROM BEHI D THEN HIT US A SECOND TIME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR BETWEEN THE PASSAGERS FRONT AND BACK DOOR BUSTING THE BACK PASSENGER WINDOW OUT AND DENTED THE WHOLE PASSAGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TOTALLING THE VEHICLE OUT WE ENDED UP HITTING AND DAMAGING THE DIVIDER WALL BEFORE COMING TO A STOP ALONG THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD FACING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION....IT WAS RAINING CATS AND DOGS... REALLY HARD
SEVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES. WHEN A PASSENGER SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND BUCKLES THEIR SEAT BELT, A WARNING APPEARS ON THE DASH STATING THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS NOT BUCKLED.
CLUTCH IS STICKING IN THE 1.4L TURBO DART WHILE STATIONARY. CAR WOULDN'T START RIGHT AWAY BUT DID EVENTUALLY. HARD TO GET INTO GEAR WHILE STATIONARY. EMERGENCY BRAKE HAS FAILED AND IS NOT WORKING. AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, ON THE DASH.
VEHICLE HAS SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND SENSORS SAY THE SEATBELT IS UNBUCKLED WHEN IT IS NOT. HAS NEVER BEEN IN A COLLISION. NOW I STILL OWE 1 YEAR OF PAYMENTS AND MY ONLY CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. ALSO, WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS BUCKLED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH MEANT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS NOT BUCKLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEW CENTURY DODGE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. ALSO, WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS BUCKLED, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH MEANT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS NOT BUCKLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEW CENTURY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP INC (807 BAPTISTO DR, PAOLA, KS 66071, (913) 557-5306) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON STATING AIR BAG MAINTENANCE REQUIRED. BLINKS ON AND OFF LONGS CAR IS STARTED. BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW.
Official recalls
619V293000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift
Apr 11, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.
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Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
Consequence: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
Consequence: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.
15V800000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Nov 25, 2015
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 27, 2012 to January 23, 2014 and equipped with either a 2.0L or 2.4L engine. In affected vehicles, engine oil from the vacuum pump may seep into the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Internal damage to brake booster could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster grommet for the presence of oil. If no oil is found, the vacuum tube assembly will be replaced. If oil is found, the vacuum pump, vacuum tube assembly, brake booster and master cylinder will be replaced. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R63.
15V542000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Aug 25, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.
13V555000 · Air Bags:side/window
Nov 6, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through August 24, 2013 and equipped with the Mopar 13 trim package. In the affected vehicles, the front seat mounted side airbags (SAB) may not have been properly installed into the seat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating SAB deployment, the SABs may fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SAB installation and re-install them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N61.
13V238000 · Power Train
Jun 4, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with a 1.4L MultiAir turbo engine and dual dry clutch transmission. These vehicles may experience an engine stall when the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N32.
13V124000 · Parking Brake
Apr 3, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured on November 27, 2012. Some vehicles may have been built with incorrect rear brake calipers, which could result in an inoperable parking brake.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the parking brake is inoperable, the vehicle could roll when parked increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N21.
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