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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
31,053 miles · Jun 6, 2017
Air BagsService Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FLICKERED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V80…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FLICKERED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTIFY THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,053. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #10993409

97,000 miles · Jun 2, 2017
EngineTraction Control System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE "CHECK ENGINE" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AT RAY LAETHEN DODGE WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A TRACTION CONTRO…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE "CHECK ENGINE" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AT RAY LAETHEN DODGE WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A TRACTION CONTROL MODULE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.

NHTSA ODI #10992832

Mileage unknown · Jun 1, 2017
Electrical SystemService Brakes

A FEW THINGS HAS BEEN OCCURRING REGARDING MY CAR. THE FIRST THING IS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON SEVERAL TIMES AND WHEN I GOT IT CHECKED, THE CAR WOULDN'T START RIGHT AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET THE CAR STARTED, HOWEVER, THEY REPORTED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE SECOND THING AND M…

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A FEW THINGS HAS BEEN OCCURRING REGARDING MY CAR. THE FIRST THING IS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON SEVERAL TIMES AND WHEN I GOT IT CHECKED, THE CAR WOULDN'T START RIGHT AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET THE CAR STARTED, HOWEVER, THEY REPORTED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE SECOND THING AND MOST SCARIEST IS MY BRAKES. MY BRAKES ARE TOTALLY MESSED UP AS THEY CONSTANTLY LOCK AND IT'S HARD TO PRESS ON THE BREAKS. THEREFORE I DO NOT DRIVE LONG DISTANCES BECAUSE I AM AFRAID I WON'T BE ABLE TO STOP IN TIME. I'VE TAKEN MY CAR TO GET DIAGNOSED AND THEY TOLD ME THE MY BRAKES AND ROTARS ARE SEVERELY DAMAGED AND INFACT IT WON'T PASS THE SAFETY CHECK IN THE STATE OF NY.

NHTSA ODI #10992628

88,000 miles · May 31, 2017
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS REVERSING THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REVERSE WHILE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN THE REVERSE POSITION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK. HE OPENED THE HOOD AN…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS REVERSING THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REVERSE WHILE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN THE REVERSE POSITION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE REVERSE CABLE HAD SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS AT PALMEN MOTORS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 5431 75TH STREET KENOSHA WI 53142, 262-697-3100). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000. UPDATED 07/13/17*LJ UPDATED 10/12/2017*JS

NHTSA ODI #10992394

58,000 miles · May 27, 2017
Power Train

SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS ON. WHEN YOU SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND SIT A MINUTE , TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL . DASH MESSAGE SAYS TO SHIFT TO NATURAL THEN TO DRIVE OR REVERSE .

NHTSA ODI #10991952

37,500 miles · May 26, 2017
Electrical SystemPower TrainFire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER MANUALLY RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND AND NOTICED FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AN…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER MANUALLY RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND AND NOTICED FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: P017056449. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,500.

NHTSA ODI #10991768

95,000 miles · May 16, 2017
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CLUTCH BEARING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH BEARING AND SLAVE CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE F…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CLUTCH BEARING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH BEARING AND SLAVE CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

NHTSA ODI #10986053

26,000 miles · May 12, 2017
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine

CAR SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING - BATTERY LIGHT FLASHES AND I AM UNABLE TO ACCEL. NO POWER WHAT-SO-EVER. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES TWICE AT 45 MPH AND TWICE AT 70 MPH. BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. * CAR STEREO/SCREEN POWERS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND RESETS * ALL LIGHTS IN CAR GO OUT FOR A SHORT TIME AND COME BACK ON * RUSHIN…

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CAR SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING - BATTERY LIGHT FLASHES AND I AM UNABLE TO ACCEL. NO POWER WHAT-SO-EVER. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES TWICE AT 45 MPH AND TWICE AT 70 MPH. BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. * CAR STEREO/SCREEN POWERS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND RESETS * ALL LIGHTS IN CAR GO OUT FOR A SHORT TIME AND COME BACK ON * RUSHING WATER SOUND WHILE ACCEL. * CAR GETS UP TO 4,000RPM'S TO GO FROM ZERO TO 30MPH * ISSUE WITH BREAK DELAYS * KNOCKING SOUND FROM FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF CAR

NHTSA ODI #10985132

36,201 miles · May 1, 2017
Engine

I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. NEXT DAY TOOK IT TO LOCAL SHOP AND READ CODE P0299 TURBOCHARGER UNDER BOOST. WAS TOLD TURBO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CALLED DODGE AND GOT AN ESTIMATE OF ABOUT $1500 TO REPLACE THE TURBO. WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY.

NHTSA ODI #10981697

36,000 miles · May 1, 2017
Power Train

WHEN IT IS HOT OUT AND I FIRST GET IN VEHICLE AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT, WHEN I STEP ON CLUTCH PEDAL IT FALLS TO THE FLOOR MAKING ME HAVE TO LIFT IT UP WITH MY TOE. TOOK IT TO DODGE AND THEY SAID NOTHING IT WRONG WITH IT. NOW I CAN NOT PARK THE CAR IN GEAR BECAUSE IT WILL NOT COME OUT OF GEAR WHEN I START IT AND THE CLUTCH SINKS T…

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WHEN IT IS HOT OUT AND I FIRST GET IN VEHICLE AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT, WHEN I STEP ON CLUTCH PEDAL IT FALLS TO THE FLOOR MAKING ME HAVE TO LIFT IT UP WITH MY TOE. TOOK IT TO DODGE AND THEY SAID NOTHING IT WRONG WITH IT. NOW I CAN NOT PARK THE CAR IN GEAR BECAUSE IT WILL NOT COME OUT OF GEAR WHEN I START IT AND THE CLUTCH SINKS TO THE FLOOR

NHTSA ODI #10981695

Official recalls

6

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.