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:
2 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,563 miles

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2013 Dodge Dart electrical problems

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2013 Dodge Dart Owner Comments (Page 3 of 11)

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problem #177

May 052019

Dart

  • 70,000 miles

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

About a year ago while driving all of the dashboard lights would come on such as check engine light and tire pressure lights. Then these lights would randomly turn off. This would happen on and off for a few months. I had the car diagnosed twice and they found no issues. Now I have not had and issues with the dash lights coming on for about the last 6 month except for now the radio completely blacks out for about 15 seconds and it knocks out my dash board speedometers they all completely drop down to zero and this happens while driving even on the highway. This happens once or twice a day or sometimes everyother day. I cannot see what speed I am going and the pins just stutter.

- Cicero, NY, USA

problem #176

Jan 032020

Dart 4-cyl

  • 80,638 miles
Hello, my car's windshield wipers will not turn off and windshield washer fluid stopped working about a week ago. I drove it to the repair shop to get an estimate. On the way back, a passing vehicle threw some dirt onto the front windshield and the action of the wipers caused it to smear, making it difficult to see. I could also not use the washer fluid to clear the mud. I'm very concerned about the safety of anyone needing to drive my car. Thank you for looking into this problem for me. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Mancelona, MI, USA

problem #175

Oct 012019

Dart

  • miles
Dodge Dart driver window does not roll up, also window gets stuck in automatic mode when rolling down. I have purchased a new motor and a new switch but issue still continues. There are multiple forums that customers discuss this same issue. If you take the switch board apart there is some faulty soldering that could be affecting the window from rolling back up. This issued occurred when the car was parked.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #174

Oct 162019

Dart

  • miles

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

I have a recall for my transmission bushing and I have called multiple dealerships to try to get it fixed but they all say they dont have the parts available! I have to manually put the transmission cable on the arm to be able to switch gears, this is a huge safety concern that is not in any hurry to be fixed. I strongly demand this issue getting resolved in a more timley mannor as my inspection needs to be passed and it is unable to because of this problem. Seatbelts light keeps coming on when seatbelts are worn and off when the arnt

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #173

Nov 142019

Dart

  • 89,500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving and making a left turn, the windshield wipers engaged independently and have not shut off. The failure occurred after the turn signal was activated. In addition, the sprayers for the wiper fluid did not work, which affected the contact's visibility while driving. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they could not assist until the multi function control switch was shipped and no longer on backorder. The manufacturer claimed to not be aware of the failure even though the contact found a lot of information about it online. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 89,500.

- West Warwick, RI, USA

problem #172

Nov 192019

Dart

  • 2,000 miles
When a passenger gets in the pasenger seat the air bag and no seatbelt comes on blinking and dinging the whole time I am driving. Today my check engine light came on so I took it to auto zone and had the codes read adn it came up with the following P0520 engine oil pressure sensor/switch circuit and code U0140 lost communication with body control module.

- Radcliff, KY, USA

problem #171

Dec 012018

Dart

  • 80,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving 35 mph, the windshield wipers failed to turn off. The contact had to turn off the ignition to deactivate the windshield wipers. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Mount Washington, KY, USA

problem #170

Sep 272019

Dart

  • 63,000 miles
The transmission has gone out after the gasket was replaced at the Dodge dealer as a recall. It will not change gears and tries to start out in 4th gear. When you do get it to pull itself the RPM's are 3.5. the dealer ships say's that they could not have caused the issue but it ran fine before the transmission had the recall replacement of the transmission cable. The cruise control works only if you set it as soon S you start the car, if you don't it will not engage or come on. There is a check engine light that comes on and even when it is on the dealership cannot find any trouble codes. This is GT and I love the car but it does not run 80% of the time.

- Jasper, TX, USA

problem #169

Sep 042019

Dart

  • 113 miles
Well my car headlight and the paneling caught on fire in my car went to car hop to advise them took the car to one of there dealers advised that they don't do electrical at the same time the recall came in advised me that a recall was needed too K it to dealership and as of now 30 days behind on the part advised carhop that the repairs have been made before I brought the car that wasn't done correctly which made me have to pay for the recall work they swear they didn't bit the state and carfax say otherwise it wasn't done by Dodge in no state but by there mechanics at this time the car is dangerous to drive it's still at Dodge and carhop said they will resell it to another family even though I advised them the panel caught on fire and there is a short

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #168

May 012015

Dart

  • 37,000 miles
Bluetooth failed at 37000 miles HVAC blower motor failed at 50K ebrake on caliper locked up 65K alternator gone at 70 K master cylinder gone at 74K reverse lock out cable for manual broke at 50 K passenger side visor broke off at 38K back up camera malfunctioning at 74 K speedometer drops to zero while driving randomly radio screen goes blank randomly oil leaking from valve cover seals and oil pan

- Dallas, GA, USA

problem #167

Sep 012016

Dart

  • 30,000 miles

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

I purchased my Dodge Dart at 21,000 miles. 30,000 miles car shuts off on highway. Total power loss. Dodge was able to limit the problem however ran rough and at about 45000 miles car shifted hard now at 70000 Dodge tells me it's the transmission valve body. 3,000 dollar repair. At this point car is not worth 3000. Still shuts off completely while driving. Transmission control module is recalled for the 2013 Dart however not my VIN# "???" I see tons of people with the same issues even cases against Dodge for this model. However they are unwilling to help me out with any issues I bring to their attention. Unfortunate. For me.

- Wallkill, NY, USA

problem #166

Sep 012019

Dart

  • 80,000 miles
I was driving down the highway when it was raining then it stopped then it started up again and went to turn on my wipers and they wouldnt turn on, so I called a buddy of mine thats a mechanic and he told me its probly the steering column ribbon broke and sure enough I took it to Dodge and thats what it was. This should be recalled for a defect and should be replaced at no charge this is a almost $500 part to replace it.

- Castle Rock, CO, USA

problem #165

Aug 012019

Dart

  • 40,000 miles
Cv joints making noise when turning. Reported when under warranty, but was told it was the cold. Radio and blue tooth went out, mileage at the time 40,000.

- Erlanger, KY, USA

problem #164

Sep 132019

Dart

  • 25,000 miles
Any phone connected to U-connect will disconnect while talking on the car stereo. I feel very unsafe when I have to look at my phone while driving to talk on speaker rather than the car stereo. I've had enough, and I want I want this fixed as soon as possible.

- El Dorado Hills, CA, USA

problem #163

Aug 162019

Dart

  • 50,000 miles
My car randomly will not start thinking that it is not in park. This also causes the diagnostic electronics to go haywire. I'm told there is a bushing that will fix this problem, but Dodge refuses to provide this part to my local dealer. The bushing is designed to cause the car to know it is in park so it will start. I'm also told this is a recall issue, but I received no recall notice from Dodge.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #162

Aug 072019

Dart

  • 125,000 miles
While driving the screen will randomly go completely black and then start flickering white - my dash is now doing the same, simultaneously. However, the screen lights (speed, miles, mpg, etc) stay dim to where I can't even read what is says. My speedometer and gauges will give out and then proceed to quickly flicker up and down. After about 30 seconds of this happening, the whole electronic system resets itself. This has happened 5 times within the last two days, within a maximum of 4 total hours driving time. When starting my car, it hesitates to start - it makes clicking noises prior to actually starting. The battery is fairly new as well. My center console randomly stops working, I have zero control over the radio / climate function. Even after disconnecting the battery, the problem resumes. The uconnect doesn't work - no phone system, or bluetooth music. The back-up camera has completely gone out. There seems to be several issues with the Dodge Dart that go unsolved and are a huge safety risk.

- Westfield, IN, USA

problem #161

Jul 252019

Dart

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving 70 mph, the speedometer, climate control, radio, and instrumental panel gauges stopped working. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Baltic, OH, USA

problem #160

Jul 042019

Dart

  • 47,000 miles
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 #159

Nov 302018

Dart

  • miles
Air bag lights is on check engine lights car running hot fam turning in wrong directions I keep putting brake fluid in once a week heat come on M off when it feel like it tire lite I keep spending money for tires head rest is not normal it pushes my neck out when I'm driving now my neck N back hurts

- Medford, NY, USA

problem #158

Jul 062019

Dart

  • 100,000 miles
Car will not start. It will turn on but not start the car. Battery and starter were replaced. Mechanic noted that the fuse box was hot, even thought the engine was cool. He feels that it could be the computer or fuse box. The car will sometimes start. But, I have been stranded and cannot rely on it to start. Computer diagnosis does not come up with anything. Reaching out to the Dodge Dart owners community, this seems to be a known problem. So far, no one know what to do. The dealership wants to charge a great deal of money on computer diagnostics when it won't help.

- Ocean Gate, NJ, USA

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