2015 Dodge Dart transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• 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.

• Recall 19V293000Apr 11, 2019298,439 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

  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.

  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.

  Remedy: 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.

• Recall 15V542000Aug 25, 201523,564 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  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.

  Risk: If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 6, 2026140,000 miSCTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond in drive(D) or reverse(R). The dealer was contacted and associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted by e-mail and made aware of…

   NHTSA complaint #11769416 · source
2. Filed Sep 28, 2026CTTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was previously notified of safety recall for the transmission shift cable failure (Manufacturer Recall Number A0C; NHTSA Recall Number 25V-674) that was announced on Oct 09, 2025. It's been nearly 1 year and there still isn't a remedy available (Today's date 9/28/26) "Recall Status: Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available." My car has not experienced this failure yet, but the prolonged waiting for a remedy is making me nervous. It seems like 1 year is a reasonable time…

   NHTSA complaint #11767518 · source
3. Filed Sep 24, 2026199,000 miFLTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. While the contact's daughter was driving 20 MPH, the transmission failed to shift as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while at an intersection where there was a lot of traffic. The contact stated that approximately four years ago, a temporary recall repair was completed for the gear shifter. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part was not available.…

   NHTSA complaint #11766588 · source
4. Filed Sep 23, 2026FLTransmission & Drivetrain

   On Aug 30, 2026, my 2015 Dodge Dart suddenly became stuck when the gear wouldn’t shift out of park. The shift lever would move, but it felt loose. This obviously rendered the vehicle undrivable. As this happened on a Sunday night, I had no choice but to call AAA to get the car towed home that night, and again later that week (Sep 2) to get it towed to the dealership when they scheduled an appointment for me to bring in the vehicle. This failure is directly related to open…

   NHTSA complaint #11766394 · source
5. Filed Sep 23, 2026180,000 miMOTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission failed to shift out of park(P). The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet…

   NHTSA complaint #11766332 · source
6. Filed Sep 6, 2026MITransmission & Drivetrain

   It is becoming increasingly difficult to shut down the car when the transmission is placed in park because the system is not recognizing the transmission is in park.

   NHTSA complaint #11762438 · source
7. Filed Aug 28, 2026165,000 miMITransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while parking in a driveway, the contact shifted from Drive (D) to Park (P), but the gear became stuck. Additionally, the key was stuck in the ignition and could not be removed due to the shifting failure. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with a transmission shift cable failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the recall remedy…

   NHTSA complaint #11760330 · source
8. Filed Aug 20, 2026110,000 miMDTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 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 while making an emergency stop, the transmission jerked. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the transmission shifter cable was damaged. Additionally, the contact stated that after shifting into park(P) and attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the…

   NHTSA complaint #11758164 · source
9. Filed Aug 18, 202663,000 miNMTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while attempting to remove the key fob from the ignition, the key fob was stuck. The contact shifted the gear shifter in and out of park until being able to turn off the vehicle and remove the key fob. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the…

   NHTSA complaint #11757776 · source
10. Filed Aug 10, 2026157,000 miAZTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was shifted to neutral(N); however, the transmission failed to shift as intended. The contact inspected under the hood of the vehicle and became aware that the transmission shifter cable had detached. The contact was able to reattach the transmission shifter cable bushing using medical tape and heavy-duty paper clips. The failure had occurred while traveling out of…

    NHTSA complaint #11755962 · source
11. Filed Aug 10, 2026FLTransmission & Drivetrain

    My 2015 Dart has suffered a major loss of shift function, the key is being trapped in the ignition, the gears are not shifting properly or sometimes the gear locks up and doesn’t shift at all. The dealer refused repair due to parts not being available. I have been in contact with the dealership on numerous occasions by phone and told I have to wait until the parts become available in the past and recently with the manufacturer (NHTSA) and nothing has been done about the…

    NHTSA complaint #11755820 · source
12. Filed Aug 6, 2026WATransmission & Drivetrain

    Recall on parts not available tried several times to get appointment no parts. This I and 1 car family must use daily to work and and cannot get fixed per dealership no parts available 2+ years or so. Need help for this severe issue as a consumer. Who is responsible if collision or death from this.

    NHTSA complaint #11755283 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. 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