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868 reports with mileage · 213 unknown
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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
3,300 miles · Nov 3, 2016
Service Brakes
I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED FROM A KIA DEALER. I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD IT ONE MONTH YET. WHILE DRIVING ONE DAY BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE MY BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP. I WENT TO PUSH DOWN ON THEM AND IT FELT LIKE I WAS TRYING TO PUSH DOWN A BRICK. IT WOULDN'T BUDGE. YOU COULD HEAR AIR AS YOU HIT THE BRAKE BUT NOTHING ELSE. A BRAKE LIG…
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I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED FROM A KIA DEALER. I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD IT ONE MONTH YET. WHILE DRIVING ONE DAY BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE MY BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP. I WENT TO PUSH DOWN ON THEM AND IT FELT LIKE I WAS TRYING TO PUSH DOWN A BRICK. IT WOULDN'T BUDGE. YOU COULD HEAR AIR AS YOU HIT THE BRAKE BUT NOTHING ELSE. A BRAKE LIGHT POPPED UP ON THE SCREEN FOLLOWED BY A CAR WITH A SWIRLY LINE BEHIND IT. I ALMOST BACKED INTO SOMEONE AND ALMOST WRECKED MY CAR. THANK GOD MY KIDS WEREN'T WITH ME AND NO ONE WAS HURT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10923951
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2016
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT THE DEALER FOR THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10923875
60,000 miles · Oct 31, 2016
Power Train
THE GEAR SHIFTER MOVES BUT THE TRANSMISSION NEVER LEAVES PARK
NHTSA ODI #10920307
24,000 miles · Oct 27, 2016
Power TrainCrash
WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE SHIFTER WHET LIMP AND THE CAR WAS STUCK IN REVERSE. I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT TO ANOTHER GEAR OR REMOVE THE KEYS. THE CAR WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIR. AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE HAD BROKEN AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. …
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WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE SHIFTER WHET LIMP AND THE CAR WAS STUCK IN REVERSE. I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT TO ANOTHER GEAR OR REMOVE THE KEYS. THE CAR WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIR. AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE HAD BROKEN AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AS THE CAR WAS OLDER THAN 36 MONTHS. I PAID TO HAVE THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE REPLACED. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AROUND 24,000.
NHTSA ODI #10919346
69,000 miles · Oct 20, 2016
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN UPWARD FORCE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN UPWARD FORCE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. ..UPDATED 11/17/16 *BF THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. UPDATED 03/30/17*JS
NHTSA ODI #10917596
35,000 miles · Oct 20, 2016
Visibility/wiper
THE "STICK" DEVICE THAT CONTROLS THE WIPERS & WINDOW SOLUTION, JUST WENT OUT ON MY CAR. THE WHOLE PART NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT'S GOING TO COST BETWEEN 600-700 TO FIX. MY CAR ONLY 3 YEARS OLD & HAS 35,000 MILES ON IT, BUT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. WHEN I SPOKE WITH THE MECHANIC ABOUT THE REPAIR HE STATED THAT CHRYSLER/DODGE HAS MODIFI…
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THE "STICK" DEVICE THAT CONTROLS THE WIPERS & WINDOW SOLUTION, JUST WENT OUT ON MY CAR. THE WHOLE PART NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT'S GOING TO COST BETWEEN 600-700 TO FIX. MY CAR ONLY 3 YEARS OLD & HAS 35,000 MILES ON IT, BUT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. WHEN I SPOKE WITH THE MECHANIC ABOUT THE REPAIR HE STATED THAT CHRYSLER/DODGE HAS MODIFIED THIS PART AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES BECAUSE OF FAILURES. HOWEVER, NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. I THINK DODGE SHOULD COVER THE REPAIR COSTS.
NHTSA ODI #10917466
50,000 miles · Oct 14, 2016
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE SHIFT SELECTOR SEEMED TO BE DISCONNECTED OR NOT ENGAGED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. AS A RESULT, THE KEYS COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE SHIFT SELECTOR SEEMED TO BE DISCONNECTED OR NOT ENGAGED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. AS A RESULT, THE KEYS COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA ODI #10916125
37,095 miles · Oct 11, 2016
Power Train
CLUTCH, FLYWHEEL INOPERATIVE WHILE DRIVING
NHTSA ODI #10915369
Mileage unknown · Oct 5, 2016
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT HOWEVER, THE REPAIR WAS UNABLE TO BE PERFORMED DUE TO A TECHNICIAN AND PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED D…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT HOWEVER, THE REPAIR WAS UNABLE TO BE PERFORMED DUE TO A TECHNICIAN AND PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #10913934
56,600 miles · Oct 1, 2016
Service Brakes
THE PARKING BRAKE IN THE CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE WITH THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BRAKE. THE RESULT WAS THAT THE ROTOR WAS SUPER HEATED AND AFTER JUST 5 MINUTES, WAS GLOWING RED. THIS STARTED PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, THROUGH MY TOWN TO WORK. ALL IN TOWN ON CITY STREETS. THE CAR IS CURRE…
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THE PARKING BRAKE IN THE CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE WITH THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BRAKE. THE RESULT WAS THAT THE ROTOR WAS SUPER HEATED AND AFTER JUST 5 MINUTES, WAS GLOWING RED. THIS STARTED PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, THROUGH MY TOWN TO WORK. ALL IN TOWN ON CITY STREETS. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP, CALIPERS ARE BACK ORDERED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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