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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
Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 2016
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. *BF UDATED 07/12/16*LJ UPDATED 11/1/2017*JS

NHTSA ODI #10824892

Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2016
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE HIGHLY AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, IT FAILED TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISS…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE HIGHLY AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, IT FAILED TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V542000 (POWER TRAIN). AFTER THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI #10824215

38,000 miles · Feb 4, 2016
Service BrakesCrash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT IT TOOK A GREATER DISTANCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT IT TOOK A GREATER DISTANCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS, WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STEERED TO THE RIGHT, DROVE OVER A CURB, AND CRASHED INTO A WIRE GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10824209

30,000 miles · Feb 3, 2016
Power TrainFire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTED IN AND OUT OF GEAR AND A BURNING ODOR WAS OBSERVED THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAG…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTED IN AND OUT OF GEAR AND A BURNING ODOR WAS OBSERVED THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V542000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.

NHTSA ODI #10823915

10 miles · Feb 2, 2016
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING ON THE MOTOR, THE VEHICLE INDICATED THAT THE LED LICENSE PLATE BULB FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE BULB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TH…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING ON THE MOTOR, THE VEHICLE INDICATED THAT THE LED LICENSE PLATE BULB FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE BULB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AGAIN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BCM HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10823782

78,326 miles · Feb 1, 2016
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes

WHEN PUMPING GAS INTO MY CAR THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT ALWAYS REGISTER THAT I HAVE FILLED MY TANK, ALSO WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT A LOVER RATE OF SPEED THE TRANSMISSION JERKS OR ACTS LIKE ITS SLIPPING AND I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO A DODGE DEALER AND I CANT CHECK THE FLUID ON MY TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IT IS A COMPLETELY SEALED TRA…

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WHEN PUMPING GAS INTO MY CAR THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT ALWAYS REGISTER THAT I HAVE FILLED MY TANK, ALSO WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT A LOVER RATE OF SPEED THE TRANSMISSION JERKS OR ACTS LIKE ITS SLIPPING AND I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO A DODGE DEALER AND I CANT CHECK THE FLUID ON MY TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IT IS A COMPLETELY SEALED TRANSMISSION AND THERE IS NO WAY TO CHECK THE FLUID OR EVEN CHANGE THE FLUID, I HAD ALSO CONTACTED A DODGE DEALER ABOUT A RECALL NOTICE I HAVE RECEIVED ON MY CAR AND THEY SAID THE PARTS AREN'T AVAILABLE YET.

NHTSA ODI #10823605

Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2016
Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NO…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10823579

Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2016
Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND IN ANY WEATHER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO DEPRESS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT WAS TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND IN ANY WEATHER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO DEPRESS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V800000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT WAS TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER CONCERNING THE RECALL TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE AND IF THE RECALL REPAIR REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10823154

Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2016
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V542000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V542000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #10823083

43,000 miles · Jan 29, 2016
Electrical SystemEngineService Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE GAUGES MADE A TICKING SOUND AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLICKERED. THE CONTACT WAS TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE AND HER HUSBAND HAD TO USE A METAL KEY TO UNLOCK THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE F…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE GAUGES MADE A TICKING SOUND AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLICKERED. THE CONTACT WAS TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE AND HER HUSBAND HAD TO USE A METAL KEY TO UNLOCK THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE ELECTRICAL FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REBUILT BECAUSE THE GAUGE THAT REGULATES THE TEMPERATURE WAS NOT IN THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH. WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A CURB, WHICH CREATED A GASH IN THE TIRE AND THE RIM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.

NHTSA ODI #10823052

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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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.