Brakes Failed problems of the 2013 Dodge Dart

The parking brake has failed on two occasions, once while stationary when it was at the dealership. It crashed into a car in their parking lot in 2016. The vehicle has been in and out of the dealership over the last four years. It was in the dealership in 2015-2016 thirteen times for oil leaks and the engine either dying or almost seizing while in motion. This resulted in my vehicle starting on fire in late 2016 early 2017. The repair for the fire damage was covered by my insurance company and it was subsequently fixed by a different dealership after that. More recently, it was in my driveway and rolled into my truck and damaged the front of the vehicle's bumper while stationary with the parking brake was engaged. The symptoms with the engine have also started to reappear while in motion in 3rd or 4th gear. . . It starts to act like it's going to completely die. Needless to say, I have it back in the dealership for diagnostics. Some of the recalls listed on this website sound like things I have experienced, please let me know if there is anything I can do. My time is the main thing I care about at this point and don't want to spend another 2 years endlessly in and out of the dealership. I just want a car that operates normally.

Clutch is sticking in the 1. 4l turbo Dart while stationary. Car wouldn't start right away but did eventually. Hard to get into gear while stationary. Emergency brake has failed and is not working. Airbag light is on, on the dash.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. When the vehicle was started and the brake pedal was depressed, there was an upward force from the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the brake warning indicator illuminated and flashed several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Dart. While the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle proceeded through an intersection due to brake failure. As a result, a vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake failure was not due to NHTSA campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 98,509.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Also, while driving approximately 7 mph and approaching a rail road track, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was driven home and stayed parked. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,600.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving and making a left turn the brake pedal failed when it was depressed. The contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and later towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving 15 mph approaching a stop sign, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact placed the gear shifter into neutral to stop the vehicle. The contact attempted to park the vehicle and crashed into a pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact had to pull the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking into the brakes. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

The brakes is failing to work while my car is in motion. These happens most noticeably when I'm driving in a slower pace, like in a traffic jam or when I need to slow down and stop after driving in a normal speed, because of a traffic ahead or anything else. The brake pedal when pressed (which also makes a sound like a small air brake) goes way down to the floor that an immediate additional pumps on the pedal is needed to make the brakes work. This brake issue is very dangerous and the parts for the recall should be available ASAP before many people get injured or killed by these safety issue. Your utmost act of importance is well deserved by your customers.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. When the contact started the vehicle, the gauges made a ticking sound and the instrument panel lights flickered. The contact was trapped in the vehicle and her husband had to use a metal key to unlock the door from the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The electrical failure continued to occur intermittently. The contact made an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The contact stated that the engine needed to be rebuilt because the gauge that regulates the temperature was not in the engine. The manufacturer replaced the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle shook and pulled to the left while traveling 55 mph. While traveling 25 mph through an intersection, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, but the brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle struck a curb, which created a gash in the tire and the rim. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

About 1 year ago, the brakes went out while going down a hill on the way to work. They said it was the brake booster and some other part related to that. The brakes have not been working correctly since it was fixed, but the dealership insists that they are fine. I left the car with them for 2 weeks and they could not get the brakes to fail. On 1/15/16 when I pulled into my driveway, the brakes gave way again. I backed up and drove in again, and they did it repeatedly. It was like they couldn't catch or something, you could feel the jerk of the brakes as I tried to apply them. We have been given the run-around for almost a year, and were told that the brakes were fixed and fine. We received a recall notice from Chrysler saying there is no permanent fix for the problem, yet they refuse to let us past the entry level people operating the phone. I am in danger every time I have to drive my car. We have gotten no where in the past year with Chrysler, and have been repeatedly lied to about the safety of the brakes. The proof of those lies is in the recall which clearly says there is no fix for this problem at the present time. That means that my brakes could fail at any time and I cannot go about my normal life in a panic about driving to and from work, or the grocery store, or have anyone in the car with me, because I am always preparing for an inevitable crash. I should not have to live this way, and they have known all along that there was a problem, and have done nothing to make it right, but have done everything to pretend it did not exist. I should not be forced to continue paying for a car that will one day result in my death or injury. This car should be bought back from me if there is any fairness at all, otherwise I have paid on time for two years on a car that is faulty and dangerous. This puts me at a disadvantage when going to buy a new car with no trade in.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the contact depress the brake when there was an abnormal noise like a popping sound and the brake failed. The service brake illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage 25,531. Aw.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle came to a stop. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and the vehicle began to move forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Brake power assist failure. I heard a pop and then the brakes started pushing back at me and making a hissing noise. I almost didn't have a chance to stop and the guy behind me almost hit me. If my elderly mom was driving there would be no way she could press down on the brake hard enough and we would have a much bigger problem. These companies need to be held accountable. Thanks.

We were just leaving on a weekend trip, stopped for gas and started to pull out from driveway when the brakes failed and we ended up halfway in the road. Thankfully it was clear at the time and thankfully we were 3 blocks from home. The brake pedal became very stiff and has a whooshing sound. I'm so upset with the quality of this car. I've had several issues with it since the day I purchased it and after multiple trips to the dealership none of the issues have been resolved except one I figured out on my own. I will not suggest anyone buy a Dart and expect to have all these issues dealt with at no cost as after reading multiple complaints I see its a common issue.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed without warning. The failure recurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The details of the repairs were unavailable. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

I was backing out of a parking spot when I heard a popping sound, and I tried to stop the vehicle but the brakes failed and the pedal went all the way to the floor, I had to put it in park for it to stop.

Whoosing sound started to pull out of a parking spot brakes failed all I here is a whoosing sound.

This is a follow-up report date of incident: 11/18/2014, NHTSA id number: 10659435. 2013 Dodge Dart sxt brakes had failed once before, about six months ago. Brake booster was to blame and replaced by dealer. Dealer stated that this was the first they had heard of the problem and I took it as a fluke. Yesterday I experienced the same thing - pop from the brake pedal then no brakes. Towed to dealer for repair - again! I bought this car to be safe and reliable. I love the car, but it's neither of those things. Thankfully I've been lucky both times and I have not killed myself or others with this defect. The underlying problem needs found and addressed ASAP.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving approximately 45 mph, the brakes sounded as if air were present. The vehicle would not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.

I was at a drive-thru and when I went to pull up in line my brakes failed and I had to pull the emergency brake to stop. The brake pedal was very hard and would not go down. I parked the car and had it towed to a dealer. It was the brake booster. I had an extended warranty and had it fixed. I had been on the interstate earlier. If it had failed then, I do not know what would have happened. This was a very scary incident and I am concerned that the new part could fail or that others could have this problem and not be as fortunate as I was.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space, the contact attempted to apply the brakes and the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound. The brakes failed to engage and the contact had to depress the brake pedal with both feet in order to stop the vehicle from crashing into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 54,530.

I was pulling into a parking space at a low rate of speed between two vehicles. Putting my brakes on to put the car in park, the brakes failed and went to the floor. The car went over the curb, over bushes, between two small trees and stopped approximately 6 feet in the sand. If there wouldn't have been sand it may have gone further. I have filed a complaint with Chrysler. The representative said he did not drive the car. He put his foot on the brake and accelerated. This will not tell you anything. Then he proceeded to ask me who put on my brakes or changed my brakes. Since I had only owned the car for 2 weeks I said I didn't know and assumed that it was Chrysler. This car has issues. The 2nd day I owned it, it died at a red light. Which the dealership said it was from vapor lock. That couldn't have happened as the salesman put gas in the night before and didn't top off the tank. Then the 3rd day I had it, it was jerking up a bridge in heavy traffic. The dealership said it was hill assist. I can't find that anywhere in the description of the car. He said I wasn't use to the car. I want someone to step up and take responsibility from either the dealership or Chrysler. I don't want this car. It has mechanical issues.

A few short weeks after purchasing the 2013 Dodge Dart rallye 1. 4l turbo; the bluetooth failed to stay connected. Took it to get serviced at least three times due to this issue. In addition, just recently (2014) the emergency brake has failed to work when parked on an incline; not all of the time but sometimes. Also recently noticed, the cruise control button on the steering wheel fails to work all of the time. Not until you stop and restart the vehicle does the cruise control "decide" to work once again. Even so, in the first few months of obtaining the vehicle I noticed chip marks on the front bumper. As 2014 has approached, there are about a couple hundred chip marks on the front bumper but the car has not been driven in areas to cause this much damage. The Dodge Dart rallye's were supposed to contain chip guard which does not make sense as to why the front bumper paint has chipped off so badly!!!.