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2013 Dodge Dart problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2013 Dodge Dart has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 1,175owner complaints
- 67crash reports
- 14fire reports
- 36injuries reported
The most complained-about Dodge Dart year on file: 1,175 complaints, against an average of 387 for the other 3 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2013 Dodge Dart?
The components named most often in the 1,175 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2013 Dodge Dart owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 1,175 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2013 Dodge Dart stall, lose power or shut off while driving?109 owners · 9.3%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2013 Dodge Dart?65 owners · 5.5%
- Why won't my 2013 Dodge Dart start?48 owners · 4.1%
- Has the 2013 Dodge Dart had transmission failures?40 owners · 3.4% · Recall 25V674000
- Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2013 Dodge Dart?38 owners · 3.2%
Has the 2013 Dodge Dart been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
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.
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 recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.
What do 2013 Dodge Dart owners report?
12 of the 1,175 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
"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 misleading consumers and weaponizing internal 'legal reviews' to mask their failure to provide a federally mandated safety recall remedy for a severe rollaway hazard on a vehicle that belonged to my late son who passed away in 2023. I demand federal…
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
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
On June 11, 2026, I took my vehicle to a certified dealership to have safety recall R63 (NHTSA Campaign Number 15V-800) performed. The dealership inspected the vehicle, claimed no oil was found at the break booster, and only replaced the vacuum supply tube, leaving the original vacuum pump in place. Recently, I experienced a sudden and total loss of power brake assist while driving, resulting in a rock hard brake pedal. Upon inspecting the vehicle myself, I disconnected the vacuum hose directly at the mechanical vacuum pump and found visible oil pooling at the pump's output fitting. I have…
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to roll forward several inches with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle also unintendedly rolled forward several inches while shifted to park(P). The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (POWER TRAIN). No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted…
The transmission shift cable fails to engage go into reverse or park when car is starting up. It fails to maintain connection and has resulted in near misses when backing up or attempting to get around another vehicle in a parking lot. This appears to be an issue associated with an ongoing safety recall that has NOT had a timely remedy as it has now been 10 months (as of October 2025) since the recall was first announced. No remedy has been reached. Incident appears related to the 2019 recall.
Vehicle has active safety recall A0C/NHTSA 25V-674 for transmission shift cable, but the manufacture states remedy is not yet available. recall notice was recived in October 2025, and no repair has been offered. Vehicle is now experiencing worsening symptoms including transmission slipping/skipping gears and shutting off while driving. Most recently vehicle begun overheating and heater started blowing hot air that can not be turned off. Vehicle has lost center screen/radio system with backup camera. It has gone blank and is no longer functioning Dealership advised there is no available fix and…
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the vehicle moved forward while shifted to park(P). The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.
My 2013 Dodge Dart is subject to a shifter cable safety recall. The vehicle has been at an authorized Dodge dealership in Texas since November awaiting recall repair. The dealership has confirmed the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but the repair has been delayed for several months. No reliable transportation assistance has been provided during this extended delay. This safety recall has left me without a usable vehicle for an unreasonable amount of time.
While driving the vehicle the shifter link bushing detached from the cable and came off the transmission causing the shifter to start floating and I lost all control of the shifter so I could not take my car out of the gear it got stuck in
The vehicle history does not show any type of accidents. The vehicle history says that the vehicles airbags are in tact. In reviewing my contract from the dealership there is a page that states the vehicle has no airbags.The airbags not being present means the have been deployed due to a collision, right? Im concerned that the vehicle is not the vehicle aligned with the vin. Visually inspecting the physical vin sticker it has rips and is torn is some places. The odometer is always blinking. I am concerned that it may have been altered. Took it in for a alignment at a shop, but the shop said…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT STOP WHEN THE WIPER BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEFFER CHRYSLER DODGE (8214 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
2013 Dodge Dart: questions owners ask
Is the 2013 Dodge Dart reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 1,175 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Dodge Dart; the most common categories were power train (523, 44.5%), service brakes (282, 24%), electrical system (185, 15.7%). There is 1 safety recall. 67 complaints mention a crash, 14 mention a fire, 36 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Dart?
Across 1,175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (44.5% of complaints), service brakes (24% of complaints), electrical system (15.7% of complaints), engine (14.7% of complaints), air bags (6% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2013 Dodge Dart have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Dodge Dart; the most recent (campaign 25V674000, 2025-10-09) concerns Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Floor Shift. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2013 Dodge Dart stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
109 of the 1,175 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Dodge Dart (9.3%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and the gear unavailable warning indicator illuminated." (NHTSA complaint 11271613, October 2019). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2013 Dodge Dart?
65 of the 1,175 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Dodge Dart (5.5%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated that the vehicle shifted gears erratically. either the gear would unexpectedly change to another gear or not change at all." (NHTSA complaint 11244209, August 2019). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why won't my 2013 Dodge Dart start?
48 of the 1,175 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Dodge Dart (4.1%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "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…" (NHTSA complaint 11768217, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2013 Dodge Dart had transmission failures?
40 of the 1,175 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Dodge Dart (3.4%) describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. A related recall exists: campaign 25V674000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift). The fix: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. One owner wrote: "My car was stuck in drive. It would not shift into park. My father had to use the emergency switch under the hood to put it in park. A local dealership was contacted and parts have been ordered to fix the problem. The car has not been inspected." (NHTSA complaint 11730433, April 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2013 Dodge Dart?
38 of the 1,175 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Dodge Dart (3.2%) describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. One owner wrote: "Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of braking ability. the failure occurred without warning. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent." (NHTSA complaint 10936414, December 2016). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Dart
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2013 only.