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2012 Dodge Dart

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Mileage at the reported incident

868 reports with mileage · 213 unknown

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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.

63 crash reports14 fire reports29 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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1,000 miles · Jan 8, 2016
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

I HAVE HAD MY DART FOR ALMOST 2 1/2 YEARS AND IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM THE START. I HAVE HAD MY TCM REPLACED, TRANSMISSION, 2 CLUTCHES, NUMEROUS CODES AND SPEAKERS, GAS CAP, AND MULTIPLE RECALLS. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP OVER A DOZEN TIMES AND FOR OVER 30 DAYS. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS THE ENTIRE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR AND AM CU…

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I HAVE HAD MY DART FOR ALMOST 2 1/2 YEARS AND IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM THE START. I HAVE HAD MY TCM REPLACED, TRANSMISSION, 2 CLUTCHES, NUMEROUS CODES AND SPEAKERS, GAS CAP, AND MULTIPLE RECALLS. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP OVER A DOZEN TIMES AND FOR OVER 30 DAYS. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS THE ENTIRE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR AND AM CURRENTLY IN MY SECOND TIME OF DEALING WITH CHRYSLER TO BUY BACK MY VEHICLE AND THEY STILL ARE NOT DOING A THING ABOUT IT. WITH THE VEHICLE NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND LOSING POWER AND NOW MY DEFROSTER IS GOING OUT ALSO THE RECALLS ON IT BUT THEY HAVE NO FIX FOR I REFUSE TO LET MY NEWBORN SON BE IN MY VEHICLE AND CHRYSLER DEFINITELY KNOWS ABOUT IT YET WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT EVEN THO IT IS A LEMON.

NHTSA ODI #10819054

26,000 miles · Nov 19, 2015
Electrical SystemPower Train

THE CAR WON'T START, SERVICE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR MAKES LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. THE CAR MOVES REAL SLOW AND IT DOESN'T SHIFT GEARS AND THE PRDN ARE ALL LIT IN RED.

NHTSA ODI #10794979

40,000 miles · Oct 26, 2015
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

WHEN I'M DRIVING THE CAR SOMETIMES I WILL PRESS THE GAS BUT IT WILL NOT GO IT ROLLS BACK...OFTEN WHEN THIS HAPPENS I'M IN TRAFFIC. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG. THEY EVEN TOLD ME IT WAS DEALING WITH THE HILL ASSIST BUT I EXPLAINED TO THEM WHEN THIS HAPPENS I'M NOT ON A HILL. …

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WHEN I'M DRIVING THE CAR SOMETIMES I WILL PRESS THE GAS BUT IT WILL NOT GO IT ROLLS BACK...OFTEN WHEN THIS HAPPENS I'M IN TRAFFIC. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG. THEY EVEN TOLD ME IT WAS DEALING WITH THE HILL ASSIST BUT I EXPLAINED TO THEM WHEN THIS HAPPENS I'M NOT ON A HILL. MY CHILDREN AND I HAVE ALMOST HAD NUMEROUS WRECKS. I RECENTLY RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER ABOUT THIS ISSUE (R42) BUT THE LETTER STATES THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THIS ISSUE AT THIS TIME AND THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE WRECKS BUT THEY WILL NOT DO A MANUFACTURE BUY BACK. ALSO MY HEAL/COOL AND GAS GAUGE SHAKES THE GAUGE WILL SOME FLUCTUATE UP AND DOWN, I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY IGNORED ME.

NHTSA ODI #10785908

1,689 miles · Sep 22, 2015
Electrical SystemEngine

ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE AND STALLED WITH THE FRONT QUARTER OF THE VEHICLE IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS QUICKLY PUT INTO PARK AND REVERSED INTO SAFETY.

NHTSA ODI #10767321

15,000 miles · Sep 18, 2015
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

THE GEAR SHIFT IS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION DELAYS SHIFTING INTO GEAR. WHEN IT DOES SHIFT INTO GEAR THE CAR ACCELERATES WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE. THIS IS THE DDC TRANSMISSION. THIS IS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 TIMES

NHTSA ODI #10765228

Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2015
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngine

I BOUGHT MY CAR ON MAY 6, 2013 AND I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR TO WHITTEN BROTHERS IN ASHLAND VIRGINIA FOR ALL THE SERVICE AND REPAIR WORK. ON JUNE 13, 2013 I HAD A RECALL DONE AND ALL OF THE REPAIRS STARTED.THE AIR BAG WIRING AND HARNESSES REPLACED IN JUNE 2013. THE TURBO HAS BEEN REPLACE 4 TIMES AS OF AUGUST 27, 2015. THE WASTE …

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I BOUGHT MY CAR ON MAY 6, 2013 AND I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR TO WHITTEN BROTHERS IN ASHLAND VIRGINIA FOR ALL THE SERVICE AND REPAIR WORK. ON JUNE 13, 2013 I HAD A RECALL DONE AND ALL OF THE REPAIRS STARTED.THE AIR BAG WIRING AND HARNESSES REPLACED IN JUNE 2013. THE TURBO HAS BEEN REPLACE 4 TIMES AS OF AUGUST 27, 2015. THE WASTE GATE ACTUATOR HAS BEEN REPLACE 3 TIMES. 08/12/14 THE VACUUM SENSOR SIGNAL REPLACED POWER BRAKE CHECK VALVE AND SADDER AND REPAIRED 2 WIRES GOING TO THE VACUUM SENSOR. TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ON 09/11/15. ON 06/26/14 THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS REPLACED BUT STILL DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY BECAUSE THE CAR IS ALWAYS HAVING A PROBLEM WHICH WILL STOP IT FROM WORKING. ON 06/26/14 THE CONTROL PANEL WAS REPLACED. ON 02/18/15 PCM RADIO WIRING, RIGHT FRONT DOOR AND SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS REPLACED. ON 08/27/15 FRONT STRUTS AND BACK SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACED. ON 09/01/15 REPLACED BATTERY AND TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE RECENTLY HAD ALL THE UPDATES DONE ON MY CAR WHILE ITS BEEN IN THE SHOP AND NOW I AM TIRED OF BEING TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY CHRYSLER. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO LOSE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO TRADE OR SELL MY CAR BACK TO A DEALER TO GET OUT OF THIS NIGHTMARE. I WANT MY CAR RECALLED BACK FOR A FULL REFUND BECAUSE OF THE REOCCURRING PROBLEMS I KEEP HAVING. I HAVE SENT A LEMON LAW LETTER TO CHRYSLER ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 AND PUT THEM ON NOTICE ABOUT ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND DEMANDED A BUY BACK WHICH IN TURN THEY GAVE ME AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH HAS COVERED ALL THE REPAIR EXPENSES. I ALSO JUST SETTLED A LAW SUIT WITH CHRYSLER THROUGH THE LAW OFFICES OF KROHN AND MOSS IN CHICAGO THE LAWYER DID NOT PURSUE MY CASE IN COURT DUE TO BEING OUT OF STATE. SO THEREFORE, I ONLY WON $5,000.00 TO COVER THE ATTORNEY FEE OF $3,500.00 LEAVING ME $1,500.00. MY TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE WAS $21,671.00 AND THAT IS WHAT I AM FIGHTING FOR!

NHTSA ODI #10762941

19,520 miles · Aug 15, 2015
Electrical SystemService Brakes

WE WERE JUST LEAVING ON A WEEKEND TRIP, STOPPED FOR GAS AND STARTED TO PULL OUT FROM DRIVEWAY WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AND WE ENDED UP HALFWAY IN THE ROAD. THANKFULLY IT WAS CLEAR AT THE TIME AND THANKFULLY WE WERE 3 BLOCKS FROM HOME. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY STIFF AND HAS A WHOOSHING SOUND. I'M SO UPSET WITH THE QUALITY OF THI…

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WE WERE JUST LEAVING ON A WEEKEND TRIP, STOPPED FOR GAS AND STARTED TO PULL OUT FROM DRIVEWAY WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AND WE ENDED UP HALFWAY IN THE ROAD. THANKFULLY IT WAS CLEAR AT THE TIME AND THANKFULLY WE WERE 3 BLOCKS FROM HOME. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY STIFF AND HAS A WHOOSHING SOUND. I'M SO UPSET WITH THE QUALITY OF THIS CAR. I'VE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH IT SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED IT AND AFTER MULTIPLE TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP NONE OF THE ISSUES HAVE BEEN RESOLVED EXCEPT ONE I FIGURED OUT ON MY OWN. I WILL NOT SUGGEST ANYONE BUY A DART AND EXPECT TO HAVE ALL THESE ISSUES DEALT WITH AT NO COST AS AFTER READING MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS I SEE ITS A COMMON ISSUE

NHTSA ODI #10748935

47,800 miles · Aug 13, 2015
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

THE CLUSTER THAT HOUSES THE SPEEDOMETER IS WRONG. CURRENTLY THE SPEEDOMETER EVEN READS 20MPH EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS NOT EVEN RUNNING. IT IS HARD TO TELL HOW FAST I AM GOING WITHOUT RELIABLE SPEEDOMETER INFORMATION.

NHTSA ODI #10748602

12,000 miles · Aug 12, 2015
Electrical SystemPower TrainVehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE THREW AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE LED DASHBOARD ABOUT SERVICING THE TRANSMISSION. UNABLE TO PLACE CAR IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. AFTER MESSING WITH IT FOR A WHILE (SHUTTING VEHICLE OFF AND TURNING BACK ON, PAUSING FOR A FEW MINUTES) THE VEHICLE WOULD FINALLY WORK AGAIN. THIS SEEMED TO HAPPEN DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR AND TOWAR…

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VEHICLE THREW AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE LED DASHBOARD ABOUT SERVICING THE TRANSMISSION. UNABLE TO PLACE CAR IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. AFTER MESSING WITH IT FOR A WHILE (SHUTTING VEHICLE OFF AND TURNING BACK ON, PAUSING FOR A FEW MINUTES) THE VEHICLE WOULD FINALLY WORK AGAIN. THIS SEEMED TO HAPPEN DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR AND TOWARDS WINTER WITH THE RECALL EVENTUALLY TAKING PLACE. (2014). I ARGUED WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO PROVIDE SOMETHING FOR TRANSPORTATION SINCE I HAD NO OTHER OPTIONS. AFTER ARGUING AND FINALLY GETTING A RENTAL THEY OFFERED TO PAY 3 DAYS. IT TOOK THEM MULTIPLE DAYS TO LOOK INTO THE ISSUE AND THEY FOUND LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID. THERE WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO TAKE CARE OF THE RECALL AS WELL. THIS YEAR ALMOST 6 MONTHS SINCE THE LAST INCIDENT THE SAME ISSUES ARE OCCURRING. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO I CAME ACROSS THE SAME ISSUES. IT TOOK A WEEK TO GET AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE LOCAL DEALER AND I HAD TO BORROW A VEHICLE SINCE THE CAR HAS TROUBLE ACCELERATING WITH THESE ISSUES. THEY PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPDATE AND IT SEEMED TO WORK FOR A WEEK. TODAY THE ENGINE WOULDN'T START BUT THE CARS COMPUTERS TURNED ON. AFTER TESTING DIFFERENT STEPS THE CAR FINALLY TURNED ON BUT THE ACCELERATION IS CLUNKY AND DOESN'T SHIFT APPROPRIATELY.

NHTSA ODI #10748298

31,000 miles · Jul 7, 2015
Electrical SystemEngineService Brakes

WHEN STARTING TO SLIDE ON ICE THE ANTI LOCK BREAKS KICKED IN BUT THE ENGINE STALLED FOR A SECOND AND ALL OF THE ELECTRONIC DASH WENT OUT. NO SPEEDOMETER NO STEREO NOTHING WAS ON IT SEEMED BUT WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKES AND ALLOWED THE CAR TO SLIDE AGAIN EVERYTHING CAME BACK ON.

NHTSA ODI #10732499

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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