general problems of the 2013 Dodge Dart - part 1

408 problems related to power train have been reported for the 2013 Dodge Dart. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Dodge Dart based on all problems reported for the 2013 Dart.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2026

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.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2026

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.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that upon shifting the gear shifter into reverse(r), the transmission remained in park(p). There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available to repair the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 25v674000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,870.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v674000 (power train). The contact stated that the message “service transmission” was displayed. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into second gear. The message that the gear was not available was displayed. The message "auto stick unavailable" was displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2026

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 number: 25v674000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2026

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 local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter cable failed to operate as needed, causing the vehicle to become inoperable. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter independently shifted into park and seized. The contact manually unlocked the gear shifter cable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed gear shifter cable. The contact was informed that the gear shifter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v674000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to pay out of pocket for the repair and later submit a request for reimbursement. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

8 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2026

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 upon shifting from park(p) to drive(d), the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was undrivable and remained in the church parking lot. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that he was elderly and handicapped and relied on the vehicle for transportation. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

9 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2026

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 dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

10 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2026

Transmission is failing recall part is unavailable. I was driving my car and it just stopped. It wouldn’t go forward. It wouldn’t go backwards and it said on my information screen to have my transmission serviced. .

11 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-65 mph, the vehicle intermittently shifted out of gear. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 15v542000 (power train). The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and informed that the vehicle was not associated with the recall and would be the responsibility of the owner to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

12 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2026

I took the vehicle in for recall last year and it would not work within 5 months and I saw a transmission warning something about tcm or tsm. I called the dealership and the mfg and both would not pay for the tow and the car sat in my parking lot over the winter. About 4 weeks ago , I jumped the car battery and placed it into drive and within maybe 5 feet it stopped in the middle of the parking lot and I saw a warning that said something like no gear found or detected. I turned off the car and turned it back on and safely put it into reverse and quickly back into the parking spot otherwise it would have been stuck in the middle of the parking lot . I restarted the car and saw the same no gear found or detected warning message on my dash and when I put the car in drive the car would not move into any gear . The car is completely inoperable and extremely unsafe and this is due to the second recall that has no current fix. When I contacted the mfg about the two recalls last year, they said that the second recall has no fix and nothing they could do. I can not afford a tow and owe payments. I am reporting an unresolved safety recall (NHTSA campaign number: 25v-674, manufacturer recall number: a0c) for my [year/make/model]. The recall was issued on October 9, 2025, and remains listed as “remedy not yet available. ” my vehicle is now inoperable due to the defect identified in this recall, resulting in a complete loss of use. Despite the severity of this safety issue, the manufacturer has not provided a repair, interim solution, transportation assistance, or a timeline for when a remedy will be available. This represents an unreasonable delay in addressing a known safety defect, and I am being forced to go without a functioning vehicle because of it. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this matter and require the manufacturer to provide an immediate remedy or appropriate consumer relief. Please help me with this severe issue . I and my family are not safe in this car.

13 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the vehicle moved forward while shifted to park(p). The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 25v674000 (power train). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

14 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2026

The traction control light comes on then the transmission control module then comes on and my car goes into limp mode, when im sitting at a red light even with the break other car will lunge at a stop.

15 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the shifter cable had been replaced four times. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the shifter cable failed to operate as needed, and the transmission failed to respond as needed. The vehicle could not be driven and became a rollaway hazard. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, and the shifter cable was replaced. The failure mileage was 70,000.

16 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2026

My car transmission is shot, I'm requesting a recall, my car was recalled for transmission problems immediately after on market. I don't know what was all fixed , but sure wasn't fixed. When in gear the car would sometimes loose power and then rev up and the car would jerk. I replaced everything possible, I had bought a warranty extension and was continusing getting one part after another fixed, I called to report a claim after just getting a recall for the shift cable recall repair done to have my car diagnosis done again, and my warranty was up, the car has so many new parts and I love my car, I can't drive it, needs transmission rebuilt, I kept telling the warranty insurance and they ignored it. Now I can't drive it, I'm not pleased at all, I had to continue to make payments on my car for a year and couldn't drive I the transmission should have been replaced, they are responsible for my transmission. Wouldn't go in gear, would shoot off and switch gears, rev up why driving, then would have to have towed, fixed everything but the transmission which I reported non-stop, they did nothing about it, then told me, there's nothing we can do your warranty expired today. So I am requesting a recall, the transmission was recalled right after market I don't think they fixed it right to begin with, it's a shame to have a vehicle that just sits in the garage and collects dust. The manufacturer and warranty insurance are responsible for repairing my transmission so I can drive the car , I paid for!.

17 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2026

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle vibrated abnormally while attempting to accelerate or decelerate. Additionally, while driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact researched and discovered that the VIN was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 25v674000 (power train); however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

18 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2026

See attached document for complaint.

19 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2026

Vehicle comes out of park without depressing the big brake pedal, it also comes out of gear when driving and almost cost an accident.

20 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2025

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was shifted into reverse, and the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. In addition, the contact was advised that a diagnostic test was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v674000 (power train); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that she was without a vehicle due to the unrepaired recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and two cases were filed. The failure mileage was unknown.

21 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2025

My 2013 Dodge Dart is subject to a shifter cable safety recall. The vehicle has been at an authorized Dodge dealership in texas since November awaiting recall repair. The dealership has confirmed the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but the repair has been delayed for several months. No reliable transportation assistance has been provided during this extended delay. This safety recall has left me without a usable vehicle for an unreasonable amount of time.

22 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2025

The transmission shift cable detached from the transmission, causing the gear shifter to move freely without actually changing gears. When this happened, the vehicle could not be shifted into park or drive and became unsafe to operate. This created a serious safety risk because the car could roll or move unexpectedly even when the shifter was in park. The vehicle is affected by recall a0c / NHTSA 25v-674 for this exact issue. The failure has not yet been repaired because local dealers have been unresponsive. The problem can be reproduced by simply moving the shifter, as the cable will disconnect again. No warning lights appeared before the failure. The issue was visually confirmed by observing the detached cable under the hood.

23 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2025

On October 16, 2025, while I was working and driving my vehicle, I experienced a sudden failure after stopping to complete a delivery. When I returned to my car and attempted to shift into drive, the vehicle would not shift gears. I was fortunate this occurred while I was pulled over on the side of the road. The problem was determined to be a failure of the shift cable connecting the shifter to the transmission. Because of this failure, the vehicle could not be safely driven. I was required to have the vehicle towed home. Since that date, the vehicle has been unusable. It has now been more than two and a half months without a repair. I contacted the Dodge dealership where I purchased the vehicle in 2012. The dealership confirmed this issue is covered under an active safety recall. However, they stated they cannot perform the repair because the required recall part is not available and no repair remedy has been provided by mopar. I have contacted mopar customer support multiple times requesting an estimated repair timeline or an alternative solution. I have been repeatedly told to wait, with no estimated date for parts availability, no temporary fix, and no assistance offered. I have not taken the vehicle to the dealership because it cannot be safely driven without manually forcing it into gear, which poses a safety risk, and towing it would create additional expense when the issue has already been confirmed as recall-related. As a result of this unresolved recall, I have suffered financial loss. I rely on this vehicle for work, and being without it for over two and a half months has caused lost income. I am requesting NHTSA review this matter due to the unreasonable delay in providing a safety recall remedy and the continued lack of assistance.

24 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2025

The contact owns a (ymm) 2010 Hyundai elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: (example: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was/was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.  .

25 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2025

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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

26 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2025

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 local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

27 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2025

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 unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message “service transmission” was displayed, and the gear shifter became stuck, and the vehicle failed to move. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 94,000.

28 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2025

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to roll forward several inches with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle also unintendedly rolled forward several inches while shifted to park(p). The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 25v674000 (power train). No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts for recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

29 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2025

On [xxx], at 5 pm, at [xxx] , the vehicle went into park, but showed as reverse, and the key was unable to be removed, or turn the electrical system off, or place the vehicle in park. I contacted the general insurance company roadside assistance; a tow truck was dispatched. It took several hours, 2-3 hrs. For the driver to arrive. He stated he was familiar with phillips cjdr, and new exactly where and how to leave the vehicle. I removed all personal effects for safety and security. I contacted phillips cjdr the next day on [xxx] and requested service, I was told they would contact me. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

30 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2025

For the fourth time the gear shift cable has broken making it hard to get vehicle out of the way.

31 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2025

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in the driveway of the contact's friend while the contact was picking up something from her friend's carport. The contact then noticed that the vehicle had accelerated unintendedly, driven up an incline, and crashed into the friend's gate. The vehicle sustained bumper damage, and the gate of the contact's friend was damaged. There was no injury sustained. No police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the used car dealer it was purchased from, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 19v293000(power train). The contact stated that the vehicle failed to park as intended after the repair. The vehicle was then taken to a Dodge dealer, where a multi-point inspection was performed. The Dodge dealer confirmed that the used car dealer had repaired the vehicle correctly. Additionally, the contact was informed that the parking brake and other unknown parts had failed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to unlock and was unmovable. The vehicle was towed to a Dodge dealer. The contact became aware of NHTSA campaign number: 25v674000( power train), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the manufacturer had not provided reimbursement for vehicle rentals and for the expenses that the owner sustained prior to the safety recall. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

32 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2025

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 the vehicle jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

33 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2025

Shift cable malfunction unable to put into park. Unable to put into park meant it stuck in reverse. No warning lights noted until after problem occurred. Shift cable replaced by self.

34 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2025

Today started the vehicle, moved shifter from park to drive no movement. Read there was a recall in 2019, unknown if this vehicle was repaired in the recall or was not part of the recall.

35 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2025

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v674000 (power train). The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact discovered that the transmission had failed to shift into park(p) even though the gear shifter was in park(p). The transmission was successfully shifted into park (p) after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure recently recurred in a parking lot, causing the vehicle to roll away. The contact depressed the brake pedal and successfully shifted into park(p), turned off the vehicle, and engaged the parking brake. The dealer was contacted several times and confirmed that parts were unavailable and referred the contact to another dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to jeff wyler Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of fort thomas (100 alexandria pike, fort thomas, ky 41075), where it was confirmed that the failure was associated with the recall, and an estimate for the repair was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable was previously replaced in 2019 under former ownership. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed parts were unavailable and filed a complaint. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.



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