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2012 Dodge Dart

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

868 reports with mileage · 213 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • 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.

63 crash reports14 fire reports29 injury reports

What owners actually said

1,081 reports
50,000 miles · Aug 14, 2019
Vehicle Speed Control

DODGE HAS ISSUED A CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, 2016, WE HAD IT REPLACED SPRING 2017 IT DID AFFECT ADDITIONAL REPLACEMENT OF CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, SLAVE CYLINDER AND BEARINGS WHICH HAD ALSO BEEN REPLACED ALSO IN SPRING IN 2017. THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AGAIN 10K MILES AFTER REPAIRS, 50K ON VEHICLE NOW. I DID NOTICE THE L…

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DODGE HAS ISSUED A CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, 2016, WE HAD IT REPLACED SPRING 2017 IT DID AFFECT ADDITIONAL REPLACEMENT OF CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, SLAVE CYLINDER AND BEARINGS WHICH HAD ALSO BEEN REPLACED ALSO IN SPRING IN 2017. THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AGAIN 10K MILES AFTER REPAIRS, 50K ON VEHICLE NOW. I DID NOTICE THE LEAKAGE OF FLUID FROM A BOOT COVERING THE MATER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED IT NOT TO RELEASE CLUTCH, USUALLY WHEN STARTING, TWICE WHILE DRIVING AND HAVING TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I FEEL LIKE I COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, ID FEEL WORSE IF I SOLD TO A PRIVATE PARTY AND SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THEM, ITS UNSAFE.

NHTSA ODI #11244010

Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2019
Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BUSHING RECALL (V34/NHTSA 19V-293) WAS ISSUED APRIL 11TH 2019, IT HAS BEEN FOUR MONTHS AND THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY IS AVAILABLE FROM DODGE.

NHTSA ODI #11243798

Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2019
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V293000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI #11243784

98,000 miles · Aug 13, 2019
Air BagsSeat Belts

MY DAUGHTER HAS A 2013 DODGE DART AND HER SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SEAT BELT SHOWS THAT NOT BUCKELED WHEN SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.TALKING WITH A MECHANIC THIS MEANS THAT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND THIS IS A MAJOR CONCERN DUE TO THE LIFE OF MY DAUGHTER AND HER PASSENGERS .DODGE REALLY NEEDS TO FIX T…

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MY DAUGHTER HAS A 2013 DODGE DART AND HER SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SEAT BELT SHOWS THAT NOT BUCKELED WHEN SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.TALKING WITH A MECHANIC THIS MEANS THAT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND THIS IS A MAJOR CONCERN DUE TO THE LIFE OF MY DAUGHTER AND HER PASSENGERS .DODGE REALLY NEEDS TO FIX THIS AND NOT AT MY EXPENSES YOU CHARITY [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM

NHTSA ODI #11243719

105,000 miles · Aug 12, 2019
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST ACCELERATION. IN ADDITION, THE MESSAGE "GEAR SHIFT NOT AVAILABLE, SHIFT TO NEUTRAL, ENGAGE IN REVERSE" APPEARED ON THE MESSAGE CENTER. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE STARTED APPROXIMATELY TW…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST ACCELERATION. IN ADDITION, THE MESSAGE "GEAR SHIFT NOT AVAILABLE, SHIFT TO NEUTRAL, ENGAGE IN REVERSE" APPEARED ON THE MESSAGE CENTER. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE STARTED APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AGO AND WAS GETTING WORSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V293000 (POWER TRAIN). GARAVEL JEEP/CHRYSLER/DODGE (300 WESTPORT AVE, NORWALK, CT 06851) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11243341

94,430 miles · Aug 11, 2019
Unknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTED JERKING AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. WHEN TURNING ON MY CAR TO LEAVE WORK THE CAR WOULD NOT CATCH A GEAR IT WOULD JUST GO FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL, IT HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES AND HAS LEFT ME STRANDED. THIS HAS OCCURRED 03/28/19, 08/08/19,08/10/19,08/11/19

NHTSA ODI #11243110

145,000 miles · Aug 11, 2019
Air BagsSeat Belts

ONE DAY PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH SINCE. TOOK TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT WITHOUT ME PAYING 1600.00 DOLLARS. WHEN I DID NOTHING TO CAUSE THIS. I WAS ALSO 5 MONTHS PREGNANT. MY HUSBAND CALLED THEM AND THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD HIM …

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ONE DAY PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH SINCE. TOOK TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT WITHOUT ME PAYING 1600.00 DOLLARS. WHEN I DID NOTHING TO CAUSE THIS. I WAS ALSO 5 MONTHS PREGNANT. MY HUSBAND CALLED THEM AND THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD HIM THAT IF I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT MY AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY! TELL ME HOW THIS IS SAFE!?!?!

NHTSA ODI #11243049

Mileage unknown · Aug 10, 2019
Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL WORK WHEN IT WANTS TO. YOU CAN SET IT THE CRUISE ON WAY TO WORK AND GO TO SET IT ON WAY HOME BUT CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. MIGHT NOT WORK FOR COUPLE DAYS OR A WEEK THEN IT WILL START WORKING AGAIN AND WORK FOR AWHILE AND THEN QUIT WORKING AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR ALMOST A YEAR. HAS …

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THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL WORK WHEN IT WANTS TO. YOU CAN SET IT THE CRUISE ON WAY TO WORK AND GO TO SET IT ON WAY HOME BUT CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. MIGHT NOT WORK FOR COUPLE DAYS OR A WEEK THEN IT WILL START WORKING AGAIN AND WORK FOR AWHILE AND THEN QUIT WORKING AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR ALMOST A YEAR. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE

NHTSA ODI #11242938

94,000 miles · Aug 9, 2019
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK, THE SHIFTER CABLE FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V29300…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK, THE SHIFTER CABLE FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V293000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED THE SAME INFORMATION AS THE MECHANIC. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.

NHTSA ODI #11242914

54,000 miles · Aug 9, 2019
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO NORTHWEST HILLS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (2033E MAIN ST, TORRINGTON, CT 06790, (860) 482-0700) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO NORTHWEST HILLS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (2033E MAIN ST, TORRINGTON, CT 06790, (860) 482-0700) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE BRACKET IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) WAS NEEDED. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TCM WAS PART OF THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED HOME, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER. 59535744. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.

NHTSA ODI #11242827

Official recalls

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19V293000 · 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.