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 4 of 11)

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problem #157

Jun 232019

Dart

  • 47,782 miles

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

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 #156

Jun 212019

Dart

  • miles
Recall may be the problem. Car ran just fine until we shut it off waited 30 minutes trying to turn it back on and message displayed service transmission no cure found autostick not recognized. Vehicle ran for 400 miles drove perfectly fine we stopped for a bite to eat for about 20 minutes and car would not start again.

- Oakley, CA, USA

problem #155

Jun 012019

Dart

  • miles
My car will hesitate to speed up, and feels like the transmission jumps randomly while driving. Last year, it got stuck in neutral when I parked - wouldn't go into drive although I could move the gear shifter. Ongoing electrical issues with backup camera and uconnect.

- Westfield, IN, USA

problem #154

Jun 182019

Dart

  • 80,000 miles

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

The battery light and engine light started flickering on and off, and the vehicle started idling and decreasing in speed for no reason. When trying to accelerate it did not want to do so, and again the lights and power started flickering turning on and off intermittently. Upon pulling to the side of the road I turned the engine off, at which trying to restart, the engine did not turn over only clicking noises. Instead still what seemed like a surging of power with all random lights flickering and stereo turning on and off. This issue had not only happened once but now twice, and I am currently left car less as the issue cannot be fixed or found. A tune up was done on my car, wires replaced, the battery replaced twice, and a module replaced due to the fan for air conditioning intermittently turning off and on on it's own for no rhyme or reason. I have receipts for all stated above replacements. However, I have kept them in my car recently due to have to replace multiple parts within only a couple months of the part being replaced. No one seems to be able to figure out what is taking place, and I am certainly tired of paying for parts to replace the problem when they have not helped in any way shape or form. It seems to me it is more of a manufacturing issue than a maintenance issue. More over the first time this issue occurred I was on the highway and could've been severely injured due to cars driving at high speeds and not paying attention. This issue is really dangerous and could be life threatening if not handled appropriately. I would highly suggest someone looking into these faults before it costs a life.

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #153

May 292019

Dart

  • 47,000 miles
Since March 2019 check engine light has come one 3 times. My car has either stalled in middle of intersection and/or has a bucking sensation and then check engine turns on. This is unacceptable that it keeps occurring. One time they replaced battery, next time recall V34 and again today. There has to be something going on with this model. I do not feel safe.this happens while I am driving.

- Randolph, MA, USA

problem #152

May 082019

Dart

  • 50,500 miles
The shifter cable bushing on the transmission end of the shifter cable which can deteriorate and become detached from the transmission. This condition can result in the inability of the driver to actually shift the transmission, even though the driver may move the shifter handle.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #151

Feb 082019

Dart

  • 0 miles

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

The ribbon cable that controls the windshield wipers has been severed, due to repeated use of the blinkers on the same control. The windshield wipers always run now, at a low speed. They can not be stopped, sped up, and can no longer use the wiper fluid dispenser.

- Wharton, TX, USA

problem #150

Apr 152019

Dart

  • 60,000 miles
Car will idle roughly while in drive and break is applie, if in neutral idle isn't rough. J have changed the spark plugs, gotten a tune up, changed the air filter and nothing has helped. Occasionally back passenger wont go up, radio screen will occasionally turn off while driving and radio often filled with static.

- Perry Hall, MD, USA

problem #149

Mar 012019

Dart

  • 60,000 miles
Our vehicle keeps shutting off on highways, roads, etc. We always have children in the car. When we can finally start it again the whole electrical system then wants to shut down and the screen stays black for a long time.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #148

Mar 082019

Dart

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While the vehicle was parked with the key in the ignition, the "auto stick unavailable" message appeared, which then changed to "service transmission". the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. Also, the check engine warning indicator flashed. When the contact attempted to shift into reverse, "gear not available" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failures occurred at least five times per week for the past five months. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #147

Mar 022019

Dart

  • miles

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

Car flashes check engine light, turns on and off multiple times on its own, unexpectedly shifts into neutral, occasionally goes forward when in reverse (R), steering wheel locks while driving, takes a lot of pressure on the acceleration pedal to move forward

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #146

Feb 112019

Dart

  • 98,000 miles
Tamara recall. I was driving my Dart home from work this evening when I noticed a power loss and a burning smell. Once I pulled car over I realized it was on fire. Fire started just by the battery. The car is a total loss.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #145

Feb 092019

Dart

  • 16,000 miles
Deck comes open when auto is in motion or sitting idle. As I was driving the deck opened wide blocking view through rear window. I closed the deck and drove home.the. The next morning the deck had opened again.

- Bainbridge, PA, USA

problem #144

Jan 072019

Dart

  • 60,000 miles
During cold weather of 20 F or lower remote start, push start, and main dash/touch screen will not work correctly. Car will not correctly start by remote/push start and stalls out periodically despite having been serviced for recall associated with this issue. Main dash/ touch screen will not turn on at car start which makes heat/cooling/radio/rear camera/ seat heating inaccessible and uncontrollable. Multiple restarts does not fix the problem and while driving it will not come on. Anything controlled by dash/touch screen is locked to the settings they were last time the dash/ touch screen was accessible. Actual controle knobs do not work when dash/touch screen is not functional. If systems do not work correctly at start they do not work correctly after driving and 'warming' up the engin. This car is located in Michigan.

- Osocda, MI, USA

problem #143

Nov 022018

Dart

  • 44,000 miles
Was driving the car down the freeway when all the warning lights on the dash lit up. The car lost power steering and started to shut down. I had to fight to get it off the road since the power steering was gone. All the lights remained lit up. I believe it's the PCM do to other recall but my car is a manual and the recall is for automatics only.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #142

Dec 132018

Dart

  • 78,803 miles
My 2013 Dodge Dart SXT windshield wipers will not turn off! this is because of the switch not working or it's an electrical issue. Turn signals still work but this is a hazard that can get driver hurt. It adds an distraction.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #141

Dec 082018

Dart

  • 92,000 miles
While driving on the highway and on city streets, the dash board lights went out and the needles for the speed and RPM went all the way to the bottom like the car was cut off. The car was still in motion. The dashboard said service electrical breaking system and the engine light eluminated. It did this more than one time. It will flicker the warning on the dashboard and then at one point the car cut off while on city streets. At another time when the message flickered on the dashboard the battery light came on. This has happened multiple times and I am concerned about my safety in this car as well as my children. The radio cut off and the eventually cut back on.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #140

Dec 052018

Dart

  • 82,000 miles
Engine began to run roughly and then stalled in traffic while at a light. Managed to restart after several tires with gauges clicking and dash lights flickering and drove home. Car will not start now although lights and radio function normally.

- Odenton, MD, USA

problem #139

Aug 302018

Dart

  • 99,000 miles
Car recently died. Showed signs of a bad alternator- lights, sensors, radio shut down, power steering went out. Replaced the alternator and the battery. Drove fine for a few weeks and once again the same thing happened. I am now on alternator four and battery number three. Had the new alternator and battery put on, started the car and the battery light come on. Had the battery and alternator tested, both passed as long as radio and heat was not on. Drove the car for about 30 minutes and the car died again like the alternator was bad except it's not because it was tested. Dealership was of zero help and still can not figure out the issue. This car is a complete hazard while driving due to it dying in traffic.

- Halls, TN, USA

problem #138

Nov 272018

Dart

  • 49,241 miles
The car keeps cutting off. I crank it back up and it runs for a little bit and cuts right back off. I have had the battery and alternator check and that's not the issue.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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