CarComplaints.com Notes: The first year of the new Dodge Dart had a rough start, with owners reporting a disproportionate number of engine and transmission problems.

For transmission, the main complaints are transmission failure & rough shifting. So far, average mileage for transmission failure is 25,000 miles. Not good.

For engine problems, it usually starts with the engine light coming on for any number of reasons: bad sensors, ignition coil replacement, bad wiring, faulty gas cap ... dealers are replacing various components with varying degrees of success, or telling owners they can't duplicate the issue.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
14 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 2
Average Mileage:
45,540 miles

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2013 Dodge Dart drivetrain problems

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2013 Dodge Dart Owner Comments (Page 8 of 27)

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problem #389

Jul 202019

Dart

  • 92,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was in a parking spot in neutral and went to shift into reverse and the cord on the reverse popped.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

problem #388

Jul 232019

Dart

  • 130,000 miles
Dodge Dart shifter cable safety recall has not yet been fixed nor is there a remedy for it yet. It has been quite a few months and I haven't been able to drive my car. There hasn't been an incident but I have been months without a car that I need to be able to drive and am paying for.

- Wausau, WI, USA

problem #387

Apr 272019

Dart

  • 98,000 miles
Clutch master cylinder failure.

- Crater Lake, OR, USA

problem #386

Jul 042019

Dart

  • 47,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I bought a Dodge Dart 2013 limited edition (or was talked into it by your salespeople) I wanted this to be my last car and I actually really liked it. Then I started having transmission problems with the car shifting into neutral randomly. I took it to a Dodge dealer but the problem persisted. This happened three times and they said they did everything they could. A lemon law firm contacted me and said they could replace the car if I had 3 occurrences with receipts which I submitted to them. They said Chrysler was giving me $3900. I was confused because I thought they were giving me enough to replace the car. They explained Chrysler didn't want to do that. I actually forgot about it (that was 2016) and thought the issue had been fixed so I was happy. Now this past July 4th 2019 my transmission problems have returned. My car has 48,000 only and not even the Dodge extended warranty (which I wanted to now purchase) do not cover 2013 models. That speaks volumes to me. They know they sold me a lemon and one that is not safe. I can't afford a new car and have now learned that lemons are bought and sold back to the public. I will never buy or speak well about Chrysler again. You are a fraudulent company. I wanted a Honda originally but was talked out of it by neighbors who work for Chrysler. I will be calling deena centofanti from channel 2 fox to tell her I was sold an unsafe car and I am stuck with it. They already know that Chrysler knew the system design was faulty in 2012 but released the 2013 anyway. Shameful.

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

problem #385

Jul 162019

Dart

  • 57,200 miles
In the mornings when I first start the car my clutch pedal sticks down and I hqve to pull it up using my foot/hand. I have done some research and this is a well known issue for manual transmission Darts. Hundreds of people have called Chrysler abiut the issue and they refuse to do anything about it. For the people who have paid out of pocket say that it is a slave/ master cylinder issue and if nothing is done during early stages like starting your car in the morning. It does start to happen while driving down the road and does cause further damage. I feel that this is a huge saftey concern that they should fix.

- Lebanon, NH, USA

problem #384

Jul 222019

Dart

  • 98,000 miles
I have a recall warning that the Dodge Dart shifting cable may break and this did happen on my vehicle. The Dodge Dart is at the Dodge dealer and they tell me I have to pay to replace the shifting cable because there is no permanent fix yet. I should not have to pay anything for Dodge to fix the problem regardless if there is no permanent fix to the problem yet.

- Chester, VA, USA

problem #383

Jul 112017

Dart

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving on the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was pushed over to the side of the road by the driver and another person. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to athens Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (located at 4145 atlanta hwy, athens, ga 30606, (706) 549-7555) where it was diagnosed that the engine and transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated the driver had to place a rock under the wheel to keep it from rolling backwards. The contact also stated that the gear shifter seized while driving. The contact did not recall if a warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to akins Ford (located at 220 w may St, winder, ga 30680, (770) 867-9136) where it was diagnosed and repaired. The contact stated that she was not aware of what was diagnosed or replaced, but believed it pertained to the transmission. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V293000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the recall was for the gear shifter and not the transmission. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Monroe, GA, USA

problem #382

Jul 162019

Dart

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving and attempting to make a turn at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and began coasting forward without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed home. The contact then called yaklin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1550 w kingsbury St, seguin, tx 78155, (830) 303-3005) and was informed that she would have to pay for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V293000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 112,000.

- Seguin, TX, USA

problem #381

Jul 172019

Dart

  • 85,000 miles
The shifter cable keeps coming off and no one can fix it yet. It is a safety deal for me and my family. There is a recall on it but when I call Dodge car lots they say it can't be fixed cause there is no solution for it. I have almost hit another car because it has came off not once but several times. There needs to be a solution for this cause it's not safe

- Copperas Cove, TX, USA

problem #380

Jun 172017

Dart

  • 76,500 miles
"takata recall" about two yrs ago my lost control as I tried to put it in reverse, it appeared that the shifting cable came apart in the parking lot of a family dollar in my home town. As I was backing out of the parking space I was unable to stop my vehicle while it was in reverse, I immediately had to use the emergency brakes to stop it. Had it replace by a personal mechanic. Was out of transportation for about two weeks, because has to order the part from the dealership.

- Manning, SC, USA

problem #379

Apr 112019

Dart

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the remedy and part within a reasonable time frame concerning NHTSA campaign number: 19V293000 (power train). All star Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (11503 St charles rock rd, bridgeton, mo 63044, (314) 291-2050) indicated that the remedy and part had not been supplied yet from the manufacturer. The recall was issued on April 11, 2019. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bridgeton, MO, USA

problem #378

Jul 202018

Dart

  • 42,320 miles
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.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #377

Jul 052019

Dart

  • 20 miles
This 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

- Monterrey, TX, USA

problem #376

Jul 032019

Dart

  • 108,000 miles
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.

- Burlington, NC, USA

problem #375

Mar 132019

Dart

  • miles
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.

- Constible, NY, USA

problem #374

Jun 292019

Dart

  • 82,000 miles
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.

- Englewood, CO, USA

problem #373

Apr 112019

Dart

  • miles
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.

- Calumet City, IL, USA

problem #372

Jun 212019

Dart

  • 48,000 miles
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.

- Troy, OH, USA

problem #371

Jun 232019

Dart

  • 47,782 miles
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.

- Randolph, MA, USA

problem #370

Jun 222016

Dart

  • miles
This car should be a total recall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Omaha, NE, USA

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