Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.
1966-2016 · 12 model years
Dodge Dart Problems by year
Owners have filed 2,350 complaints about the Dodge Dart across 12 model years, and it has 30 recalls. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1,177), while 1966 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 2,350
- Recalls
- 30
- Crashes
- 134
- Fires
- 33
- Injuries
- 85
- Deaths
- 2
Dart complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Dart problems
Dodge Dart recalls 30
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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at...
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured April 13, 2015, to June 7, 2016. Due to voltage spikes caused by a problem within the windshield washer pump, the windshield wiper circuit may fail.
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission. Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly...
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...
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...
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Dart Aero vehicles manufactured August 24, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with a premium instrument cluster and Lowline Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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On the involved vehicles, the carburetor accelerator pump seal can become distorted due to contact with certain types of gasoline. Normally, when the accelerator pedal is depressed, the accelerator pump is activated to provide additional gasoline required for...
Latest Dart complaints
Car wouldn't go into reverse and the next start up wouldn't go into Drive. Then the transmission kept slipping and going neutral while driving. Very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the key remained stuck inside the ignition switch. The contact stated that after the key was removed from the ignition, the vehicle rolled forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
Recall issued one year ago. No rememdy has been issued.
The car is under recall, yet a year has passed without the manufacturer resolving the issue.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the throttle cable warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The dealer provided the contact with an estimate for the diagnostic test. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact received a recall for the transmission shifter cable. While attempting to park the vehicle, the contact released the brake pedal, and the vehicle rolled while in park(P). The contact immediately engaged the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact notified the local Dodge dealer about recall and the failure. However, the dealer was unable to provide an estimated date for the recall repair. The contact was...
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concerned about the risk associated with the shifter cable, and the possibility of the vehicle rolling away and causing a crash or an injury. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
Questions about the Dodge Dart
Which Dodge Dart years have the most problems?
Which Dodge Dart years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Dodge Dart problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (932), engine & cooling (496), brakes (451) most often.
How many recalls does the Dodge Dart have?
NHTSA lists 30 recalls across all Dodge Dart model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data