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2013 Dodge Dart
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 287
- Received Nov 2019 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips29 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Gear shifter fails to register Park20 complaints · 7.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Transmission fails or loses power while driving16 complaints · 5.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V674000Chrysler (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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slipsFirst signal: Sep 2020
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 0 fires, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
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Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 52 |
| Total | 287 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 29 | 10% | 4.3× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.9% |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 20 | 7.0% | 12.3× | NHTSA recall #25V674000 |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 16 | 5.6% | 2.3× | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 14 | 4.9% | – | |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 13 | 4.5% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 10 | 3.5% | – | |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 10 | 3.5% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 9 | 3.1% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 6 | 2.1% | 2.7× | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 5 | 1.7% | – | |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 5 | 1.7% | 6× | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 5 | 1.7% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Parking brake fails to hold or release | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Passenger airbag sensor wrongly shows off | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 3 | 1.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V674000October 9, 2025298,439 vehicles affected
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2013 Dodge Dart.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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