NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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1,081 reports35,500 miles · Jun 28, 2017
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH LOW POWER DURING ACCELERATION, BACK FIRING, MISFIRING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT & TRACTION CONTROL COMES ON, STAYS ON. CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. AFTER A FEW DAYS, CORRECTS ITSELF AND IS OK FOR A DAY OR SO BUT CONTINUES AGAIN. VERY CONCERNING IN TRAFFIC. CLUTCH …
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WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH LOW POWER DURING ACCELERATION, BACK FIRING, MISFIRING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT & TRACTION CONTROL COMES ON, STAYS ON. CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. AFTER A FEW DAYS, CORRECTS ITSELF AND IS OK FOR A DAY OR SO BUT CONTINUES AGAIN. VERY CONCERNING IN TRAFFIC. CLUTCH WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR, TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND SO FAR NOT REOCCURRING (RECALL). ELECTRICAL ISSUE, POSSIBLE SOMETHING STAYING OPEN, DRAINING BATTERY. AFTER SITTING ALL DAY, CAR WOULD NOT UNLOCK, HAD TO ENTER CAR WITH ACTUAL MANUAL UNLOCK. UPON OPENING, THE DASH LIGHTS WERE ALL FLASHING, THE DISPLAY SCREEN WAS FLASHING UNREADABLE IMAGES. ALL INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS CAME ON, STAYED ON. WHEN DOOR SHUT, PANEL LIGHTS WENT OFF AND THE FUEL AND SPEEDOMETER GAUGES STARTING JUMPING, OPENED THE DOOR, GAUGES STOPPED AND LIGHTS CAME ON. WIPER BLADES ACTIVATED ON THEIR OWN, VERY SLOWLY. COULD NOT UNLOCK ANY DOOR OR OPEN TRUNK DURING THIS TIME. JUMPED THE CAR, STARTED VERY QUICKLY. WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AS IT IS NOT CHARGING FULLY. REAR BRAKES ARE NOT WEARING PROPERLY.. CAR MILEAGE 35,500.. VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS CAR'S PERFORMANCE.
NHTSA ODI #11002044
92,000 miles · Jun 28, 2017
Air BagsPower Train
MULITPLE ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, NEEDLES ON GAUGES BOUNCE AROUND, AT 90,000 MILES AIRBAG INDICATOR CAME ON, NO DIAGNOSIS, AT 92,000 PULLED INTO WORK AND CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK, HAD TO SHUT OFF THE CAR AND PULL UP EMERGENCY BRAKE, MY CAR NOW WILL NOT TURN ON.
NHTSA ODI #11001864
47,000 miles · Jun 27, 2017
Unknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control
CAR GETS TO ABOUT 190 DEGREES AND THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION MESSAGE APPEARS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND WILL NOT COME OUT OF FIRST GEAR. ONCE CAR IS SHUT OFF IT WILL NOT TURN ON FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR EVEN AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. AFTER 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR CAR WILL START …
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CAR GETS TO ABOUT 190 DEGREES AND THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION MESSAGE APPEARS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND WILL NOT COME OUT OF FIRST GEAR. ONCE CAR IS SHUT OFF IT WILL NOT TURN ON FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR EVEN AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. AFTER 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR CAR WILL START AND GO ABOUT 15 MILES AND THEN BACK INTO LIMP MODE AND WILL NOT COME OUT OF FIRST GEAR AGAIN. THIS IS VERY HASSARDIST
NHTSA ODI #11001832
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2017
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Fuel/propulsion System
THERE WAS ALREADY A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. THEN I HAVE HAD TWO BRAND NEW STARTERS PUT INTO MY CAR AT THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AND BOTH TIMES THE STARTERS WERE BURNED TO A CRISP IN LESS THAN 48 HOURS. NOW I'M HAVING TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND NO ONE KNOWS WHAT'S GOING ON
NHTSA ODI #11001826
34,000 miles · Jun 20, 2017
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
NHTSA ODI #11000280
Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 2017
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (KUNIS DODGE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (KUNIS DODGE IN MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #11000188
81,000 miles · Jun 20, 2017
Power Train
KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR, 81000 MILES. WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK TO CHECK MY MAIL AND THERE WERE NO GEARS THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK. I TRIED TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT. HAVING IT TOWED TO THE SHOP.
NHTSA ODI #11000141
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 2017
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF ALBANY, GA (701 E OGLETHORPE BLVD, ALBANY, GA 31705, TELEPHONE: (229)518-3095) TO BE REPAIRED; HOWEVER, …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF ALBANY, GA (701 E OGLETHORPE BLVD, ALBANY, GA 31705, TELEPHONE: (229)518-3095) TO BE REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART TO REMEDY THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WOULD CALL BACK WHEN THE REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #11000043
Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 2017
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARL GREGORY DEALER (LOCATED ON VICTOR DRIVE IN COLUMBUS, GA) WHO STATED THAT THEY ONLY RECEIVED THREE PARTS AND COULD NOT SERVICE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE THREE PARTS WERE ALREADY DISTRIBUTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE DISTRIBUTING THE PARTS AS FAST AS POSSIBLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10994231
68,000 miles · Jun 8, 2017
Parking BrakeCrash
MY VEHICLE SAT PARKED FOR 4 HOURS AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE COMPLETELY GAVE OUT CAUSING MY CAR TO ROLL DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY.. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE STILL DID NOT WORK AFTER THE CRASH. I DO HAVE VIDEO EVIDENCE.
NHTSA ODI #10993915
Official recalls
6Apr 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗