2013 Dodge Dart problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (125) · Visibility/Wiper (20) · Service Brakes (19)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
134 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift 2025-10-09 · campaign 25V674000 · 298,439 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.
Risk: A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will replace the shifter cable assembly and install a cap, free of charge. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this re
Service bulletins (160)
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.
Structure:body 2025-08-16 · 31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Structure:body 2025-08-14 · 31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Structure:body 2025-08-13 · 31-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
Engine 2024-08-29 · 09-018-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"2.4l excessive oil consumption xb1 warranty extension the customer may describe one or more of the following: ● oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● excessive oil consumption. this bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacin
Showing the 6 most recent of 160 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-27 · Power Train:shift Linkage/Cable/Rod“the following recall has been open for over a year with no fix. we have had so many issues with this car that we had to park it permanently until the recall could be completed. safety defect/non compliance description and safety risk some 2013-2016my dodge dart vehicles may experience a transmission shift cable failure. a failure of the shift ca…”
2026-10-16 · Unknown Or Other“the open recall is for the shift cable and on [xxx] the cable broke when i pulled into my garage, and did not allow me to get the vehicle into park. i used the emergency brake to keep the vehicle from rolling, but since it could not go into park, i could not turn the vehicle all the way off, either. i had to unhook the battery to get it to turn o…”
2026-10-09 · Power Train“"urgent compliance escalation for nhtsa id: 11766087. my vin lookup on oct 09, 2026, explicitly shows campaign 25v-674 is 'incomplete, remedy not yet available.' however, a chrysler corporate supervisor falsely informed me that my repair was frozen and sent to their 'legal department' because i filed a state consumer complaint. chrysler is actively…”
2026-10-01 · Power Train“after drive for short distance the car through a error code for transmission and put the car into neutral then will not crank over for short time till it cooled down dealer saying it the tcm/valve body issue car has previously had repair down for recall involving the tcm but the car still has issues and fiat chrysler won't fix the issue …”
2026-09-26 · Power Train · 💥 crash“vehicle is completely immobilized due to an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall (recall a0c / shift cable bushing). the manufacturer (fca us llc / stellantis) states that official recall remedy parts remain unreleased and unavailable. the manufacturer refuses to provide direct corporate-billed interim transportation or corporate towing to an aut…”
2026-09-23 · Power Train · 83,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, while entering the vehicle, the transmission independently shifted out of park. the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a parked utility truck. the vehicle sustained damages to the trunk and the rear passenger's side taillight was cracked. the contact stated…”
2026-09-22 · Power Train · 92,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v674000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that after shifting into park or reverse, the vehicle lunged unexpectedly. the local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed…”
2026-09-18 · Unknown Or Other“i purchased the car used approximately 3 years ago, and the vehicle has experienced intermittent loss-of-propulsion and transmission/gear-engagement problems since then thru today. getting worse. while driving, the vehicle has repeatedly and unexpectedly lost propulsion and behaved as though the transmission shifted into neutral. the engine can rem…”
2026-09-15 · Power Train“car goes into limp mode dash flash transmission issue then put car into limp mode when causing to have stop on the interstate and then car will not crank over after turning it off then if fires up after awhile but is still in limp mode …”
2026-09-01 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message “service transmission” was displayed. additionally, the engine revved excessively. the vehicle also hesitated while depressing the accelerator. the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift out of park(p) soon after the vehicle was st…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.