CLUTCH STICKS DOWN AND HAS TO BE PULLED BACK UP MANUALLY. AT TIMES IT IS DIFFICULT TO SWITCH GEARS AS IT DOESN'T SEEM TO FULLY DISENGAGE. HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF DRIVING SITUATIONS OR TEMPERATURE. HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON DODGE FORUMS DESCRIBING THE SAME ISSUE.
2012 Dodge Dart
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Mileage at the reported incident
868 reports with mileage · 213 unknown
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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.
Power Train complaints
454 reportsTHIS RECALL IN NOT AVILABLE IN MEXICO AND MY CAR HAS FAILED, HAS FAILED, EXACTLY AS THE RECALL SAYS MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERV34 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER19V-293 I DIAL MOPAR MEXICO BUT THEY DONT EVEN NOW ABOUT THIS RECALL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NICHOLS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (LOCATED AT 988 PLANTATION DR, BURLINGTON, NC 27215, (336) 229-6901) WHERE NHTSA CAMPAIG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NICHOLS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (LOCATED AT 988 PLANTATION DR, BURLINGTON, NC 27215, (336) 229-6901) WHERE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V293000 (POWER TRAIN) WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V293000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WARNER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (3385 US-11, MALONE, NY 12953, (518) 483-2500) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRME…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V293000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WARNER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (3385 US-11, MALONE, NY 12953, (518) 483-2500) WAS CONTACTED 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. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT'S PERSONAL MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE WAS DETACHED AND THEY RECONNECTED IT BACK TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE; HOWEVER,THE FAILURE RECURR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT'S PERSONAL MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE WAS DETACHED AND THEY RECONNECTED IT BACK TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE; HOWEVER,THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO BRANDON DODGE ON BROADWAY (LOCATED AT 5600 S BROADWAY, LITTLETON, CO 80121, (303) 794-4205) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE SHIFT CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT YET RELEASED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V293000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V293000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MANCARI'S CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (4630 W 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL 60453, (833) 372-9600) WAS CONTACTED AND…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V293000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MANCARI'S CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (4630 W 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL 60453, (833) 372-9600) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE KEY FAILED TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HER HUSBAND HAD TO MANUALLY SHIFT THE GEAR INTO PARK UNDER THE HOOD. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V293000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE KEY FAILED TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HER HUSBAND HAD TO MANUALLY SHIFT THE GEAR INTO PARK UNDER THE HOOD. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V293000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ERWIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (2775 S CO RD 25A, TROY, OH 45373 (937) 335-5696) CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AGAIN HERE I AM WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND MY CAR IS BUCKING AND UNSAFE!!! I WILL BRING IT IN TOMORROW BUT I BOUGHT A TOOL THAT READS CODES HERE ARE THE CODES P0352 ERROR IGNITION COIL B PRIMARY/ SECONDARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION. AND CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. YOU JUST PICKED UP THE CAR F…
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AGAIN HERE I AM WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND MY CAR IS BUCKING AND UNSAFE!!! I WILL BRING IT IN TOMORROW BUT I BOUGHT A TOOL THAT READS CODES HERE ARE THE CODES P0352 ERROR IGNITION COIL B PRIMARY/ SECONDARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION. AND CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. YOU JUST PICKED UP THE CAR FOR SAME THING ON JUNE 10!!!!! LESS THAN 10 DAYS AND IT IS ACTING UP AGAIN. DO YOU WANT ME TO GET INTO A BAD ACCIDENT. BECAUSE I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE MY CAR. THIS IS ABOUT 6TH TIME IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS FOR SAME ISSUES.
THIS CAR SHOULD BE A TOTAL RECALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CAR WILL SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN TURN ITSELF OFF WHEN COASTING OR SWITCHING GEARS WITH MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLE.
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.
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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