2013 DODGE DART

387 complaints filed with NHTSA.

387
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
7
Injuries
0
Deaths

NHTSA Safety Rating

5/5
Overall
5/5
Front Crash
5/5
Side Crash
4/5
Rollover

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
POWER TRAIN117
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM53
ENGINE49
UNKNOWN OR OTHER31
SERVICE BRAKES21
VISIBILITY/WIPER20
AIR BAGS19
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15
SEAT BELTS11
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)9
EXTERIOR LIGHTING6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5
STEERING5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL4
PARKING BRAKE3

Recalls (1)

25V67400009/10/2025

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

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.

Recent Complaints

20260114CrashPOWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in the driveway of the contact's friend while the contact was picking up something from her friend's carport. The contact then noticed that the vehicle had accelerated unintendedly, driven up an incline, and crashed into the friend's gate. The vehicle sustained bumper damage, and the gate of the contact's friend was damaged. There was no injury sustained. No police report was filed. The vehicle was

Mileage: 88,000

20260113CrashPOWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, and as he was driving over speed bumps, several warnings illuminated, and the vehicle became difficult to steer left or right. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a barrier post on the roadway on the driver's side front. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and observed that the damage was minimal, a small dent on the corner of the front bumper on the driver's side. The contact sta

Mileage: 120,000

20240215CrashEXTERIOR LIGHTING

1)Headlights. I have had issues with my headlights since day one. They are so dull I upgraded the bulbs with the brightest LED bulbs available which did not help my legs did not get any brighter, I've had my headlights adjusted four different times which still did not help. I drive with my brights on anytime I have to drive at night and I still can hardly see anything on the road. It is not my eyes that are bad because multiple people have said the same thing and no one can tell me why my lights

20240215CrashWHEELS

1)Headlights. I have had issues with my headlights since day one. They are so dull I upgraded the bulbs with the brightest LED bulbs available which did not help my legs did not get any brighter, I've had my headlights adjusted four different times which still did not help. I drive with my brights on anytime I have to drive at night and I still can hardly see anything on the road. It is not my eyes that are bad because multiple people have said the same thing and no one can tell me why my lights

20210829POWER TRAIN

The incident that occurred involved my clutch and transmission. I had purchased the car (8/17/2021)about 2 weeks before complete failure. Everything was going fine until I entered the freeway (8/26/2021)and after driving around 5 miles in 6th gear doing about 65 with no initial issues, I started to smell something burning. I immediately looked for the safest way to get out of traffic. While slowing, gears weren’t shifting and I was basically stuck in neutral. I only had control of brakes and s

20210829UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The incident that occurred involved my clutch and transmission. I had purchased the car (8/17/2021)about 2 weeks before complete failure. Everything was going fine until I entered the freeway (8/26/2021)and after driving around 5 miles in 6th gear doing about 65 with no initial issues, I started to smell something burning. I immediately looked for the safest way to get out of traffic. While slowing, gears weren’t shifting and I was basically stuck in neutral. I only had control of brakes and s

20210707CrashENGINE

On June 16, 2021 I exited a parking lot and joined a line of traffic that was stopped for a stoplight. Traffic began to move and as I stepped on the accelerator the engine started ROARING and the car accelerated uncontrollably across the opposite lane and into a utility pole. It was totaled and I was left badly bruised by the airbag explosion; I have also found I have strange noises in my ears and am seeing an otolaryngologist for that. The car has ben disposed of and I don't know where it i

20210707CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

On June 16, 2021 I exited a parking lot and joined a line of traffic that was stopped for a stoplight. Traffic began to move and as I stepped on the accelerator the engine started ROARING and the car accelerated uncontrollably across the opposite lane and into a utility pole. It was totaled and I was left badly bruised by the airbag explosion; I have also found I have strange noises in my ears and am seeing an otolaryngologist for that. The car has ben disposed of and I don't know where it i

20210707CrashPOWER TRAIN

On June 16, 2021 I exited a parking lot and joined a line of traffic that was stopped for a stoplight. Traffic began to move and as I stepped on the accelerator the engine started ROARING and the car accelerated uncontrollably across the opposite lane and into a utility pole. It was totaled and I was left badly bruised by the airbag explosion; I have also found I have strange noises in my ears and am seeing an otolaryngologist for that. The car has ben disposed of and I don't know where it i

20201028AIR BAGS

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BODY CONTROL MODULE AND THIS DAMAGING ALL MY VEHICLES SENSORS AS THE SENSORS ARE DAMAGED THE ACTUAL SYSTEM WHICH IS THE ENGINE AND THE MECHANICAL SYSTEM IS DAMAGED AND CAR WON'T START IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THEN AFTER FEW TRIALS I SOME HOW STARTED IT AND THEN IT STALLS BUT THIS STALLING IS REALLY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE BCM IS SENDING WRONG SIGNALS TO THE ACCELERATOR AND IT ACCELERATES EVEN I HAVE EASED THE GAS SO IF ANYTHING HAPPENS LATER OR NOW I WOULD

20201028ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BODY CONTROL MODULE AND THIS DAMAGING ALL MY VEHICLES SENSORS AS THE SENSORS ARE DAMAGED THE ACTUAL SYSTEM WHICH IS THE ENGINE AND THE MECHANICAL SYSTEM IS DAMAGED AND CAR WON'T START IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THEN AFTER FEW TRIALS I SOME HOW STARTED IT AND THEN IT STALLS BUT THIS STALLING IS REALLY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE BCM IS SENDING WRONG SIGNALS TO THE ACCELERATOR AND IT ACCELERATES EVEN I HAVE EASED THE GAS SO IF ANYTHING HAPPENS LATER OR NOW I WOULD

20201028ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BODY CONTROL MODULE AND THIS DAMAGING ALL MY VEHICLES SENSORS AS THE SENSORS ARE DAMAGED THE ACTUAL SYSTEM WHICH IS THE ENGINE AND THE MECHANICAL SYSTEM IS DAMAGED AND CAR WON'T START IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THEN AFTER FEW TRIALS I SOME HOW STARTED IT AND THEN IT STALLS BUT THIS STALLING IS REALLY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE BCM IS SENDING WRONG SIGNALS TO THE ACCELERATOR AND IT ACCELERATES EVEN I HAVE EASED THE GAS SO IF ANYTHING HAPPENS LATER OR NOW I WOULD

20200908CrashPOWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND VEHICLE CONTROL WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBOR HOUSE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE HOUSE BUT DID NOT DO ANY DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND DROPPED CAUSING IT TO NOT BE POSITIONED ACCURATELY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. NO POLI

Mileage: 100,000

20200603CrashPOWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH TWO YEARS AGO, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED, SPUN AROUND AND HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER HOWEVER, NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INJURED BY THE SEAT BELT WITH A CUT ON HER NECK HOWEVER, NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEE

Mileage: 63,000

20200603CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH TWO YEARS AGO, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED, SPUN AROUND AND HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER HOWEVER, NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INJURED BY THE SEAT BELT WITH A CUT ON HER NECK HOWEVER, NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEE

Mileage: 63,000