KnownCarProblems2013 Dodge Dart Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 286 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Dodge Dart, most often about the transmission (56% of complaints, typically around 83,500 miles). It is 4th of 5 Dart model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2013 Dodge Dart problems
Transmission
159 complaints · 56%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, shift linkage/cable/rod, clutch assembly.
I own a 2013 Dodge Dart and the shifter cable that was recalled in may of 2013 has failed again and I can not turn my key all the way to the off position therefore either have to leave my car running or turn it where it shuts off the engine but doesnt shut everything else off and doors can not be locked. The gear…
The cars bushing for the shifter cable broke. I was out and everything we fine but when I got back in the car take drive off I was unable to move from park.
Electrical
57 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator.
The car after the start it smells like some electrical circuit is burning from inside and it comes mostly after 10 or 20 mins drive intensively and at the same time the car starts to jerk when accelerating.
Windshield wipers came on one day after using the turn signal and have not shut off. Multifunction switch has been replaced and issue is not resolved. Currently the wiper motor is disconnected to prevent wipers from running continuously. Dodge customer service has told me there is no recall and there is nothing they…
Engine
52 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving and was coming off the ramp, the vehicle stalled for ten seconds. The contact kept her foot on the accelerator pedal and noticed on the instrument panel, that the gauge fluctuated and the vehicle accelerated 6 to 7 seconds later. The contact…
I was driving down the highway when my car made a loud noise and jerked really hard. My car started slowing down and would not accelerate. The RPM's just kept riving up but car was not going any faster. It has done this twice in the past week. The dealership put it on the computer and ran some tests and cleared out…
Other or unspecified
35 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles.
1st incident: drove my girlfriend to work. Came home and parked the car. Went back out and it kept saying gear not found. They had to put a wire on my transmission module, or said I could by a new one. 2nd for about the last year it won't find the gear. Says go to neutral then drive. Sometimes won't go to anything.…
There has to be some kind of issue with my vehicles computer system. My iphone no longer connects to the car via bluetooth, the entire computer screen will shut down and reload randomly, the reverse camera goes in and out (sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, and there are times when the buttons on the radio…
Brakes
27 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the brake pedal started to make noises when depressed. Lithia chrysler jeep Dodge of medford (4540 grumman dr, medford, or 97504, ([phone]) diagnosed that the brake cylinder fluid was leaking and it was only a matter of time before the brakes would fail. The…
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that after releasing the parking brake, the rear passengerâs side brake vault release failed to return to its original position. The contact had to release the brake manually by going underneath the vehicle and using a crowbar. The vehicle was taken to a local…
Visibility and wipers
20 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving 35 MPH, the windshield wipers failed to turn off. The contact had to turn off the ignition to deactivate the windshield wipers. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of the…
Hello, my car's windshield wipers will not turn off and windshield washer fluid stopped working about a week ago. I drove it to the repair shop to get an estimate. On the way back, a passing vehicle threw some dirt onto the front windshield and the action of the wipers caused it to smear, making it difficult to see. I…
Air bags
19 complaints · 7%When a passenger gets in the pasenger seat the air bag and no seatbelt comes on blinking and dinging the whole time I am driving. Today my check engine light came on so I took it to auto zone and had the codes read adn it came up with the following p0520 engine oil pressure sensor/switch circuit and code u0140 lost…
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the cruise control was inoperable due to the traction control operating independently continuously. In addition, the air bag and seat belt warning lights were illuminated continuously. Binghamton chrysler jeep Dodge located…
Speed control
15 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 85,500 miles.
I was driving home when I turned the corner to proceed on the highway my car would not speed up. I tried several times and it was only reving up the engine like it was stuck. I was able to slowly gain speed but no more then 45 MPH. When I would try to gain speed it would reach high rpms but not go anywhere but then it…
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving and was coming off the ramp, the vehicle stalled for ten seconds. The contact kept her foot on the accelerator pedal and noticed on the instrument panel, that the gauge fluctuated and the vehicle accelerated 6 to 7 seconds later. The contact…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Dodge Dart recalls
Transmission: floor shift
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Recall 19v-293 post remedy failures
Summary
On june 30, 2025, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened rq25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of recall 19v-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in my2013-2016 dodge dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by fiat chrysler automotive US llc (fca US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the driverâs intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway
Brake power assist failure
Summary
On november 24, 2015, fiat chrysler automobiles, US llc, (fca), submitted a defect information report (dir) to NHTSA regarding a brake booster defect in approximately 105,458 model year (my) 2013 through 2014dodge dart vehicles equipped with a 2.0l or 2.4l engine and produced between february 27, 2012 and january 23, 2014 (NHTSA recall# 15v-800, fca recall# r63).according to fca's dir, the affected vehicles, may experience engine oil migration from the vacuum pump to the brake booster.brake booster diaphragms exposed to oil may become damaged, resulting in a loss of brake power assist.fca's recall will inspect the affected vehicles for the presence of engine oil in the brake booster.if no oi
Questions about the 2013 Dodge Dart
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Dart?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (159 complaints, typically around 83,500 miles); electrical (57 complaints, typically around 84,500 miles); engine (52 complaints, typically around 86,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Dart have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 9, 2025 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Dodge Dart?
- It is 4th of 5 Dart model years by number of complaints, with 286 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.