KnownCarProblems2012 Dodge Dart Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 1,081 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Dodge Dart, most often about the transmission (42% of complaints, typically around 48,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Dart model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2012 Dodge Dart problems
Transmission
454 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly, automatic transmission, manual transmission, shift linkage/cable/rod.
I have filed a complaint in sept. 2013 the incident number was 10542516. I my vehicle was towed to the nearest dealership for repair. The clutch pedal would not return once depressed. It was determined that it was the slave cylinder. That was replaced, taking over a week. The remedied the problem until the end of june…
After several hours of staying parked with transmission in gear (1st), vehicle would not disengage gearbox on startup. Clutch lost all pressure and the vehicle required excessive use of force to dislodge gear shifter. Vehicle was started (clutch disengaged and in neutral) and vehicle began to drive forward.…
Brakes
281 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, power assist, conventional.
I picked up my friend from her apartment and started driving towards a major street. I was going about 30 MPH, as I was approaching the stop sign I pressed on the brake pedal and it made a sound. The car did not slow down. I pulled on the parking brake and it didn't stop the car. I kept pressing on the brake pedals…
The brake system shut down at 50 MPH, I feared for my life it is one of the scariest things I have ever dealt with, I am lucky I am able to write this letter to you. The problem according to dayton andrews is that the master cylinder fluid leaked into the brake booster, which eventually needed to be replaced. I was…
Electrical
175 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, ignition, wiring, software.
I was coming off the highway and was on the brake slowing my 2013 Dodge Dart from 65 to 40 then to 20 to take a sharp right turn, in the turn the string went dead and for a brief second was unable to turn almost causing an accident with another car and that was the second time that has happen the first was with my…
Started my vehicle this morning and notice that electronic throttle control light went on and started flashing,which I had the same issue on 6/13/15 and had it tow to the dealer at which they told me it was a battery failure and it was replaced with a new battery and now waiting on a tow to take it back to the Dodge…
Engine
168 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 36,500 miles.
Engine light came on while driving noticed a failure in power when stepping on the gas felt no go with the turbo. Stopped to have vehicle checked at advance auto diagnostic indicator stated turbo failure. Vehicle had not reached 36000 miles.
After several hours of staying parked with transmission in gear (1st), vehicle would not disengage gearbox on startup. Clutch lost all pressure and the vehicle required excessive use of force to dislodge gear shifter. Vehicle was started (clutch disengaged and in neutral) and vehicle began to drive forward.…
Other or unspecified
103 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v542000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. While driving at various speeds, the gear…
Right now I have issues with my evap system, transmission and engine. With the evap system I am not sure what is going on with it and I have replaced the gas cap as the system stated and I still have the issue. The engine issue now is that the car is very hesitant than from before. Especially in first gear. I have to…
Air bags
68 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Left car at dealership for recalls (south point Dodge dealership in tulsa, ok to had car fixed for transmission recall. Advised service manager that I had looked up vehicle on the internet and saw it had 3 major recalls one for the transmission module and the other concerning the airbags which I expressed great…
The car was in a bad accident 20 march 2016. The passenger seatbelt did not tighten and no airbags deployed possibly contributing to severe neck injury. This vehicle was traveling about 35 MPH when a vehicle next to it traveling the same speed decided to make a u-turn in front of it on a city one-way road. Please…
Speed control
41 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.
I have been having the same issue and a burning smell happening. In october the dealer replaced the TCM at 33,000 miles and stated I was lucky to be under warranty since it would cost $600+ out of pocket. Now on christmas morning I had the check engine light, service transmission message, and autostick not available…
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving 10 MPH, the accelrator pedal seized and the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact stated that there were no injuries sustained in the crash. The vehicle…
Wheels and tires
38 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles. Parts named most often: sidewall, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart equipped with kuhmo solus kh25 tires, size 225/45/r17. The contact stated that the front passenger side tire exhibited bubbles on the side wall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the front passenger side tire needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
Kumho solus kh 25 tires included on my 2013 Dodge Dart. Bubble on sidewalls. Replaced with different tire and rotated. On november 3, 2014 noticed bubble on another kumho solus kh 25 and had to replace second tire at 20,000 miles. Two other kumho solus kh 25 tires leaking air.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Dodge Dart recalls
Transmission: floor shift
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: vacuum
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: side/window
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: power train
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2012 Dodge Dart
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Dodge Dart?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (454 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); brakes (281 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles); electrical (175 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Dodge Dart have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 11, 2019 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Dodge Dart?
- It is the most complained-about Dart model year since 2000, with 1,081 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.