2012 Dodge Dart problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (377) · Service Brakes (235) · Engine (56)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
867 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (6)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift 2019-04-11 · campaign 19V293000 · 298,439 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 2015-11-25 · campaign 15V800000 · 105,425 vehicles
Defect: 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 the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.
Risk: Internal damage to brake booster could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster grommet for the presence of oil. If no oil is found, the vacuum tube assembly will be replaced. If oil is found, the vacuum pump, vacuum tube assembly, brake booster and master cylinder will be replaced. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R63.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2015-08-25 · campaign 15V542000 · 23,564 vehicles
Defect: 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 unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Risk: If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.
Air Bags:side/Window 2013-11-06 · campaign 13V555000 · 374 vehicles
Defect: 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 have been properly installed into the seat.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating SAB deployment, the SABs may fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SAB installation and re-install them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N61.
Power Train 2013-06-04 · campaign 13V238000 · 12,872 vehicles
Defect: 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 engine stall when the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N32.
Parking Brake 2013-04-03 · campaign 13V124000 · 46 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the parking brake is inoperable, the vehicle could roll when parked increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N21.
Service bulletins (152)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2019-08-07 · 9003220 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
radio [res] - new and/or service exchange for res radio concerns. use the witech 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the radio/ecu details tab. please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "ffff". if either field shows "ffff", please contact mike
Structure 2017-03-23 · 18-022-17 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: powertrain diagnostic and system improvements this bulletin involves reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with the latest available software. a small number of customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. upon further investigation the technician may
Engine And Engine Cooling 2017-03-15 · 9003694 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
oil pump assembly if error code p06dd present on any pentastar v6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. see photo attached. if valve is found out of place please call bob jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or joe lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com b
Seat Belts 2017-03-08 · 9003687 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
restraints remove i-sheet from packaging. correct information sheet (i-sheet) has been added to star parts. print i-sheet for technician use.
Seat Belts 2017-03-01 · 9003681 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
restraints information sheet (i-sheet) has been added to star parts. print i-sheet for technician use.
Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2016-08-27 · D-160-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(x62) hydraulic clutch master cylinder / reservoir hose - 2013-2015 dodge dart and 2014-2015 jeep cherokee (rev. a) to announce an extended warranty on the hydraulic clutch master cylinder/ reservoir hose on the following vehicles: ? 2013-2015 dodge dart (pf) ? 2014-2015 jeep cherokee (kl)
Showing the 6 most recent of 152 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-04-10 · Air Bags:frontal · 30,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated while driving. the contact stated that after the first failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure had continued intermittently over the year…”
2024-03-04 · Power Train · 180,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled a gasoline odor on the interior of the vehicle, after which several unknown warning lights on the instrument panel started flickering. the contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway to shut off the vehicle, after which the veh…”
2024-02-05 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) · 117,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into drive or reverse with a message stating that the gear was not available. the service transmission warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was take…”
2023-08-02 · Visibility:windshield · 97,945 mi“the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated that the front windshield trim was missing and that the adhesive around the front windshield was cracking. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 97,945.…”
2023-07-18 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and rpm's decreased briefly before returning to normal functionality. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure with the hvac system. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehic…”
2023-04-24 · Power Train · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the service transmission and check engine warning lights illuminated. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the mechanic was unable…”
2023-03-01 · Service Brakes · 90,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated while driving approximately 40-50 mph, the contact heard an abnormal sound. the contact stated that he had heard the cable brake and noticed while depressing the brake pedal that the vehicle was not decelerating. the contact stated that the flywheel had detached from the vehicle and the clutch …”
2022-10-28 · Power Train · 172,000 mi“the contact's son owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated that while his son was pulling out of a parking lot, the rpm started fluctuating. additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle surged. the transmission was slipping significantly while driving to his residence. the message "service transmission" was displayed. the vehi…”
2022-07-28 · Power Train · 93,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics who diagnosed that the transmission shifter cable bushing had detached from the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and in…”
2021-12-17 · Power Train:shift Linkage/Cable/Rod · 82,420 mi“the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, there was a loud abnormal pop sound coming from the vehicle. the contact noticed that the clutch was all the way to the floor and that the gear shifter was loose and would not shift out of gear. in addition, there was an abnormal burning from the clutch. the contact had to…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.