2013 Dodge Dart problems, complaints & recalls

2013 Dodge Dart recalls (1)

• Recall 25V674000Oct 9, 2025298,439 vehicles
  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.

  Remedy: 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.

NHTSA defect investigations

• RQ25002Opened Jun 30, 2025Closed Dec 12, 2025led to recall 25E065

  Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures

  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 drive…

• PE15024Opened Jun 18, 2015Closed Dec 9, 2015

  Brake Power Assist Failure

  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 re…

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Recent 2013 Dodge Dart complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Oct 1, 2026MDTransmission & Drivetrain

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11768217 · source
2. Filed Sep 26, 2026TXCrashTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 authorized dealership, insisting on out-of-pocket payment and reimbursement schemes. When challenged on zero-cost recall remedy…

   NHTSA complaint #11767164 · source
3. Filed Sep 23, 202683,000 miOHCrashTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train);…

   NHTSA complaint #11766403 · source
4. Filed Sep 22, 202692,000 miCTTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 or repaired because the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded…

   NHTSA complaint #11766087 · source
5. Filed Sep 18, 2026WAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 remain running, but pressing the accelerator does not result in normal forward propulsion. The vehicle has also intermittently…

   NHTSA complaint #11765411 · source
6. Filed Sep 15, 2026MDElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11764289 · source
7. Filed Sep 1, 2026CATransmission & Drivetrain

   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 started. The gear shifter eventually shifted out of park(P) after several attempts. The contact later discovered NHTSA Campaign…

   NHTSA complaint #11761399 · source
8. Filed Aug 27, 2026MATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the parts to perform the recall repair were not yet available. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the parts were unavailable.

   NHTSA complaint #11760114 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology