NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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1,081 reports16,000 miles · Jun 7, 2015
Service Brakes
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP REPORT TO: DATE OF INCIDENT: 11/18/2014, NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10659435. 2013 DODGE DART SXT BRAKES HAD FAILED ONCE BEFORE, ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO. BRAKE BOOSTER WAS TO BLAME AND REPLACED BY DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST THEY HAD HEARD OF THE PROBLEM AND I TOOK IT AS A FLUKE. YESTERDAY I EXPERIENCED…
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THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP REPORT TO: DATE OF INCIDENT: 11/18/2014, NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10659435. 2013 DODGE DART SXT BRAKES HAD FAILED ONCE BEFORE, ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO. BRAKE BOOSTER WAS TO BLAME AND REPLACED BY DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST THEY HAD HEARD OF THE PROBLEM AND I TOOK IT AS A FLUKE. YESTERDAY I EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING - POP FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL THEN NO BRAKES. TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIR - AGAIN! I BOUGHT THIS CAR TO BE SAFE AND RELIABLE. I LOVE THE CAR, BUT IT'S NEITHER OF THOSE THINGS. THANKFULLY I'VE BEEN LUCKY BOTH TIMES AND I HAVE NOT KILLED MYSELF OR OTHERS WITH THIS DEFECT. THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM NEEDS FOUND AND ADDRESSED ASAP.
NHTSA ODI #10723889
42,515 miles · Jun 5, 2015
Electrical System
I PURCHASED BY VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO AND THE BATTERY, RATHER SUDDENLY, DIED ON ME TURNING ONTO A BUSY STREET CAUSING THE CAR TO STOP WORKING WITHOUT A ROLLING START. UPON INSPECTION OF THE CAR, A MECHANIC AND FRIEND OF MINE FOUND "SHADY" WORK DONE ON CERTAIN PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I BELIEVE IT WAS INSIDE…
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I PURCHASED BY VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO AND THE BATTERY, RATHER SUDDENLY, DIED ON ME TURNING ONTO A BUSY STREET CAUSING THE CAR TO STOP WORKING WITHOUT A ROLLING START. UPON INSPECTION OF THE CAR, A MECHANIC AND FRIEND OF MINE FOUND "SHADY" WORK DONE ON CERTAIN PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I BELIEVE IT WAS INSIDE THE DISTRIBUTION BOX, WAS FOUND WHAT SEEMED TO BE A FUSE ATTACHED TO A CHUNK OF PLASTIC THAT WAS JUST DANGLING IN THE BOX BY JUST THE WIRE AND THE BOX ITSELF HAD BE HELD CLOSED BY ZIP TIES AFTER SEEMINGLY HAVING BEEN FORCED OPEN DURING A PREVIOUS SERVICE. AFTER THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, CAR STILL EXHIBITED PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL REQUIRING ADDITIONAL SERVICE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10723541
35,845 miles · Jun 5, 2015
Electrical System
MY SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FINALLY GOT FIXED 12,000 MILES AFTER MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT REGARDING THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALER. I NEED TO BRING IN VIDEO ON MY CELL PHONE OF THE INCIDENT OCCURRING AND COMPLAIN TO DODGE CORPORATE TO GET THE ISSUE RESOLVED IN A TIMELY MANNER.
NHTSA ODI #10723540
23,859 miles · Jun 5, 2015
Electrical SystemEngine
THE TURBO CHARGER ON MY 2013 DODGE DART WAS DISCOVERED AS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AND THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE CONTAINING THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER AND OTHERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER THEY INTERMITTENTLY WOULD STOP WORKING. THE TURBO IN THE CAR WAS FIXED BUT THE DEALER (WALSER HOPKINS DODGE) FAILED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE REGA…
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THE TURBO CHARGER ON MY 2013 DODGE DART WAS DISCOVERED AS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AND THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE CONTAINING THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER AND OTHERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER THEY INTERMITTENTLY WOULD STOP WORKING. THE TURBO IN THE CAR WAS FIXED BUT THE DEALER (WALSER HOPKINS DODGE) FAILED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE REGARDING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNTIL 12,000 MILES LATER.
NHTSA ODI #10723539
23,859 miles · Jun 5, 2015
Electrical SystemEngine
THE TURBO CHARGER ON MY 2013 DODGE DART WAS DISCOVERED AS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AND THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE CONTAINING THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER AND OTHERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER THEY INTERMITTENTLY WOULD STOP WORKING. THE TURBO IN THE CAR WAS FIXED BUT THE DEALER (WALSER HOPKINS DODGE) FAILED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE REGA…
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THE TURBO CHARGER ON MY 2013 DODGE DART WAS DISCOVERED AS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AND THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE CONTAINING THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER AND OTHERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER THEY INTERMITTENTLY WOULD STOP WORKING. THE TURBO IN THE CAR WAS FIXED BUT THE DEALER (WALSER HOPKINS DODGE) FAILED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE REGARDING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNTIL 12,000 MILES LATER.
NHTSA ODI #10723538
25,000 miles · Jun 3, 2015
Power Train
WHEN FIRST STARTED ON A COOL OR COLD MORNING, THE CLUTCH ON THE 2013 DODGE DART WILL NOT HAVE ANY PRESSURE AND STICK TO THE FLOOR. THE CLUTCH PEDDLE WOULD HAVE TO BE PHYSICALLY PULLED UP FROM THE FLOOR AND PUMPED TO DEVELOP ANY PEDDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THAT COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM NOR WOULD MAKE ANY IN…
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WHEN FIRST STARTED ON A COOL OR COLD MORNING, THE CLUTCH ON THE 2013 DODGE DART WILL NOT HAVE ANY PRESSURE AND STICK TO THE FLOOR. THE CLUTCH PEDDLE WOULD HAVE TO BE PHYSICALLY PULLED UP FROM THE FLOOR AND PUMPED TO DEVELOP ANY PEDDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THAT COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM NOR WOULD MAKE ANY INDICATION TO MAKE THE REPAIR. THE NEXT WEEK (AROUND MAY 18, 2015), THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS PARKED IN FIRST GEAR AND WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS LITTLE TO NO PEDDLE. THE CAR STARTED AND BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD AND STOPPED. THE CLUTCH ALMOST STUCK TO THE FLOOR. . OTHER TIMES, THE CAR IS PARKED IN NEUTRAL AND THE CAR WILL NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THERE IS FLUID VISIBLE ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION WHICH IS SUSPECTED BY THE OWNER TO BE FROM THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH. CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND ARE BEING SUED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OVER OTHER CLAIMS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE CARS AND THE VOLUME OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE IS INDICATIVE OF A LARGER PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10723181
16,000 miles · May 28, 2015
Unknown Or Other
I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH MY DODGE DART. IT STARTED BACK IN NOVEMBER 2014 WHEN THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND IT SAID SERVICE TRANSMISSION, I HAD IT TOWED AND THEY DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS AN UPDATE ISSUE. THE SECOND TIME THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ONE I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY SAID THAT THE UPDATE DID…
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I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH MY DODGE DART. IT STARTED BACK IN NOVEMBER 2014 WHEN THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND IT SAID SERVICE TRANSMISSION, I HAD IT TOWED AND THEY DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS AN UPDATE ISSUE. THE SECOND TIME THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ONE I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY SAID THAT THE UPDATE DIDN'T TAKE, HOURS LATER TOLD ME IT WAS ALL SET TO GO, WENT TO PICK IT UP AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START, DEALER KEPT IT OVER NIGHT, CALLED NEXT DAY AND TOLD ME THAT THEY COULDN'T RECREATE ISSUE AND I NEEDED TO PICK THE CAR UP UNFIXED! COUPLE DAYS LATER THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME BACK, TOOK CAR BACK IN THEY REPLACED THE TCM. THEY CAR STILL SHIFTS HORRILE, THE CAR STARTS SHIFTING GEARS WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, AND MOST RECENTLY THE CAR HAS STARTED NOT KNOWING WHAT GEAR ITS IN AND JUST SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL, WHICH IS PRETTY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING!!!! DEALER CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT....OVER ALL I HATE DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE I DON'T FEEL SAFE AT ALL AND I FEEL LIKE I HAVE NO PLACE TO TURN WITH THE DEALER I AM WORKING WITH AS THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10722014
35,993 miles · May 27, 2015
EnginePower TrainUnknown Or Other
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING NOTICED A FAILURE IN POWER WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS FELT NO GO WITH THE TURBO. STOPPED TO HAVE VEHICLE CHECKED AT ADVANCE AUTO DIAGNOSTIC INDICATOR STATED TURBO FAILURE. VEHICLE HAD NOT REACHED 36000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #10721603
30,000 miles · May 24, 2015
Service Brakes
MY SON WAS DRIVING AND HE PARALLEL PARKED SO HE COULD RUN INTO A STORE. I STAYED IN THE CAR. WHEN HE RETURNED HE PUT IT IN GEAR AND SIGNALLED TO PULL OUT. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AIR WHOOSHING OUT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE AND HE SAID IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS STO…
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MY SON WAS DRIVING AND HE PARALLEL PARKED SO HE COULD RUN INTO A STORE. I STAYED IN THE CAR. WHEN HE RETURNED HE PUT IT IN GEAR AND SIGNALLED TO PULL OUT. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AIR WHOOSHING OUT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE AND HE SAID IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS STOPPING IT FROM GOING DOWN. IN FACT, HE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO CHECK. EVERY TIME HE ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE PEDAL, IT MADE THE AIR SOUND AGAIN. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ONLY A COUPLE OF BLOCKS FROM HOME. WE DROVE SLOWLY, RUNNING STOP SIGNS AND USING THE E-BRAKE AND DOWNSHIFTING WHEN NECESSARY. CALLED THE DEALER. THEY SENT A FLAT DECK TO PICK IT UP. THEY TELL US THAT FLUID LEAKED INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER. OUR NEW CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP FOR WHO KNOWS HOW LONG. WE BOUGHT A NEW CAR SO THESE KINDS OF THINGS WOULDN'T HAPPEN. NOW WE ARE CARLESS, WITH A BUSY, FULL WORK WEEK FOR US BOTH COMING UP. MY HUSBAND REQUIRES A RELIABLE CAR FOR HIS WORK. WHAT IS DODGE GOING TO DO TO REIMBURSE US FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND POTENTIAL DANGER THEY PUT US IN WITH THIS DEFECT?....UPDATED 06/15/16 *BF
NHTSA ODI #10721220
45,000 miles · May 21, 2015
Electrical System
THE FUSE THAT POWERS THE REAR BACKUP CAMERA FAILED TWICE WITHIN ONE YEAR. THIS PARTICULAR FUSE IS BURIED SOMEWHERE IN THE DASH AND REQUIRES TREMENDOUS TIME AND EFFORT TO CHANGE. LUCKILY I WAS UNDER WARRANTY BOTH TIMES BUT NO MORE. I AM CONCERNED IT WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY.
NHTSA ODI #10717721
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 ↗
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