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 14 of 27)

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problem #269

Aug 242017

Dart

  • 57,940 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 gear failed to shift from the drive to the park without warning. In addition, the key from the ignition failed to be removed. The vehicle was taken to the flowery branch auto care dealer located at 3507 atlanta hwy, flowery branch, ga 30542; where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated on another occasion, while driving at 55 mph, the gear automatically shifted to neutral without warning. The contact could not change the gear, the contact tried to pull over to the side of the road but the vehicle failed to move. The contact waited 25 minutes and the vehicle was able to shift out of neutral. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 57,940.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #268

Aug 282017

Dart

  • 77,000 miles
The clutch pedal, when pressed, stays on the floor. This makes it impossible to shift into any gear, in any stage of driving whether it be stationary or in motion. I have been driving my car with no clutch for 5 days now, hoping that the pressure would come back(as this is not the first time this has happened the pressure has always come back, until now), which has not happened. I am going to try replacing the master/ slave cylinders and possibly flush and/or replace tranny lines, but after a little research online, this seems like a very common problem, and no good remedy to fix the issue with this exact transmission.I would normally fix it and go on about my business, but this problem is way to common for it to go unnoticed by the proper people. I feel Dodge should take some responsibility for this problem and at the very least acknowledge that there is a problem and offer their loyal customers some sort of resolution.

- Pendleton, IN, USA

problem #267

Aug 262017

Dart

  • 52,000 miles
I have a 2013 Dodge Dart with 52,000 miles on it. I was driving and went to pass a car and my car automatically shifted into neutral while passing then slammed back into drive. It shifted so hard I thought I hit something. It has been continuously doing this since then. The RPM went all the way down then reved up to 6 when it finally went into drive on its own. I can manually shift the car and I haven't noticed anything but qhen automatically shifting it is not doing what it is supposed to.

- Clallam Bay, WA, USA

problem #266

Aug 202017

Dart

  • 91,000 miles

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

I paralleled park the night before and had no problems. The next morning I came out to go to work got in my car started it let it warm up then proceeded to put it in a reverse to back out, my car is manual so when I lifted the ring to put in reverse gear it went in perfectly I gave it a little gas and kicked it out of gear I attempted to put it back in reverse but it wouldn't and just kept going in first gear. So apparently it's called a reverse lockout cable (basically a bicycle brake wire) which may have been cut by a plastic connector that got a sharp edge overtime.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #265

Aug 242017

Dart

  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact placed the gear shifter into drive and depressed the accelerator pedal. The vehicle failed to acclerate and the gear shifted into neutral and then into drive without warning. The vehicle was taken to zimmer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (located at 1086 burlington pike, florence, ky 41042, (859) 525-1344) where no diagnostic failure code was found. The failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that no recalls were associated with the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was scheduled for a ride along. The contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was 84,000.

- Edgewood, KY, USA

problem #264

Aug 102017

Dart

  • 64,700 miles
While at an intersection, the engine disconnected from the wheels and I was almost broadsided by an oncoming car. The engine seemed to be shifting at higher rpms and shifted into neutral several times, then it stalled in a dangerous intersection. I took it to the dealer the next day (11 Aug 2017) and the dealer cleared the codes, road tested it and told me I was not driving properly or maybe the fluid got too hot. I think something is wrong with the transmission, the car is under warranty, and I think it may be dangerous to drive and I have a six year old daughter that I think should not ride in the vehicle. If the car that slammed on the breaks would not have been so reactive and my daughter had been with me, it may have resulted in a terrible tragedy. The dealer that sold me the car (lustine Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram in woodbridge, va) is not helpful.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #263

Jul 202017

Dart

  • 40 miles

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

Takata recall while my vehicle is in motion on street or highway my vehicle begins to jerk. Also when coming to a stop or having to use my brakes before making or coming to a turn I have to use excessive force to come to a complete stop or to slow down, when doing that my car begins to shake.

- Susanville, CA, USA

problem #262

Aug 032017

Dart

  • 28,450 miles
At 28450 miles, transmission which is a dcct type failed. Car initially refused to start after making a stop having been drive just a 1/2 mile. Took 4-5 attempts to start, but vehicle shook on starting, and check-engine light came on and stayed. After driving 14 mile, there was a strong burning smell from car similar to clutch or brake burning. The vehicle started for return trip to residence, but was sluggish on roadway at highway speeds and had pronounced burning smell again after return home. The following day, the vehicle was taken to nearby Dodge dealer for repairs and owner has obtained loaner at Dodge expense until repairs are complete.

- Chamblee, GA, USA

problem #261

Aug 022017

Dart

  • 27,266 miles
Takata recall: There has been multiple issues with this car including loss of power, rapid shifting, transmission failure, stalling, and overheating. The check engine light and transmission light have come on multiple times, the tcs and passenger airbag lights have come on and off at the same time. This car has had 2 PCM's replaced, 4 tcm's replaced, 2 transmissions (the last one replaced less than one week ago), 2 sets of spark plugs and coils replaced, timing belt, serpentine, and water pump replaced. The transmission, serpentine, timing belt, and water pump were all replaced on 7/21/17 and now the car is presenting with the same issues. These problems started with the first owner (and were not reported to me) on 8/6/13 and started with me on 4/16/15. As of 8/2/17 I have the same whining noise in the car (which has been diagnosed as the transmission multiple times now), the transmission is unable to shift or lags or shifts too quickly, I can floor the gas peddle and the car will not accelerate, when I let off the brake the car surges forward, the check engine light is back on, and the cruise control is not functional. This car has been in the shop more than I have driven it and Dodge keeps repairing it and those repairs last less that one month and the same problem happens again and again. This car is unsafe to drive and Dodge has yet to remedy the situation. The car is set to be back in the shop this week and it is currently not drivable and a hazard to myself and others on the road. I would not be able to accelerate to move out of the way of anyone or anything due to the transmission and issues with this vehicle.

- Kingman, AZ, USA

problem #260

Jul 112017

Dart

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving 10 mph, the "transmission service required" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (clark Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram located at 175 pelham St, methuen, MA 01844; (978) 683-8775) where it was diagnosed that the computer chip needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V542000 (power train). The manufacturer was contacted at 800-853-1403 and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 108,000.

- Methuen, MA, USA

problem #259

Jul 272017

Dart

  • 71,000 miles

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

Clutch sticks

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #258

May 252017

Dart

  • 27,000 miles
Car shifts into neutral even though gear shifter is in reverse or drive. You have to shift back into park shut off the engine and turn back on. So far has only happened when vehicle was stationary. And has always happens when turning car on. Happens sporadically, but increasing frequency

- White Marsh, MD, USA

problem #257

Jul 142017

Dart

  • 75,000 miles
I have a 2013 Dodge Dart with 75,000 miles on it. On 7/14/17 while I was driving down a highway, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral and remained in neutral, which caused a lost of control of the transmission in the middle of the highway. The vehicle is no longer able to be operated as the transmission is remained stuck in neutral. This incident could easily caused an accident, luckily I was able to navigate the vehicle of to the side of the highway.

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #256

Sep 012016

Dart

  • miles
My wife diana purchased this car on June 19 2017, from a dealership Hyundai of garden grove ca. A month afterward we tried to start the vehicle, since this Dodge Dart is a 6 speed manual transmission, the clutch needs to be pressed to start the engine. When I did that, the clutch went all the way to the floor and stayed there. We took it to gleen E thomas Dodge Chrysler dealership located in long beach California. They keep the car for a full 7 days and couldn't fixed it. After that the problem of the sticking clutch remains until now, getting worse as the time goes by. Every week the issue comes up. We took the car again to another dealership, this time was cerritos Dodge and they kept the car for another week. Clutch hasn't been fixed. The sticking clutch happens almost every week in the last 2 months, we have to pull it back with our hands or feet, then we pump the clutch until it works again.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

problem #255

Apr 152017

Dart

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While the contact's son was driving 60 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to perry Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2340 national city blvd, national city, ca 91950) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred as the brakes and steering wheel failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to fisher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (349 E 32nd St, yuma, AZ 85365) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a third time. At the time of the complaint, the vehicle was being towed to rogers & rogers Chrysler Jeep Dodge (2329 ca-86, imperial, ca 92251). The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to reimburse associated costs and provide a rental vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

- Kingsland, TX, USA

problem #254

Jul 092017

Dart

  • 128,000 miles
I have a 2013 Dodge Dart and after backing it out of the driveway it was stuck in reverse. We couldn't turn the car completely off and the key would not come out. After working with it my husband finally got it to go into park, turned the key off and removed it. Now it is sitting in front of our house almost on the side of the street.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #253

Jul 022017

Dart

  • 29,500 miles
I was backing into a parking space. When I went to shift the car back into park, the shifter moved, but the car stayed in reverse.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #252

Jun 272017

Dart

  • 35,500 miles
While driving, experiencing intermittent issues with low power during acceleration, back firing, misfiring, check engine light & traction control comes on, stays on. Cruise control will not work when this happens. After a few days, corrects itself and is ok for a day or so but continues again. Very concerning in traffic. Clutch went all the way to floor, took to dealership and so far not reoccurring (recall). Electrical issue, possible something staying open, draining battery. After sitting all day, car would not unlock, had to enter car with actual manual unlock. Upon opening, the dash lights were all flashing, the display screen was flashing unreadable images. All instrument panel lights came on, stayed on. When door shut, panel lights went off and the fuel and speedometer gauges starting jumping, opened the door, gauges stopped and lights came on. Wiper blades activated on their own, very slowly. Could not unlock any door or open trunk during this time. Jumped the car, started very quickly. Will need to replace the battery as it is not charging fully. Rear brakes are not wearing properly.. car mileage 35,500.. very unhappy with this car's performance.

- Lynchburg, OH, USA

problem #251

Jun 282017

Dart

  • 92,000 miles
Mulitple issues with this car. Battery has been replaced twice, needles on gauges bounce around, at 90,000 miles airbag indicator came on, no diagnosis, at 92,000 pulled into work and car would not go into park, had to shut off the car and pull up emergency brake, my car now will not turn on.

- Rockwell, NC, USA

problem #250

Jun 192017

Dart

  • 81,000 miles
Key stuck in the ignition and will not go into gear, 81000 miles. Went to put the car in park to check my mail and there were no gears the car would not go into park. I tried to turn the car off and the key would not come out. Having it towed to the shop.

- Williamson, GA, USA

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