38 problems related to steering 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.
I was going to pull out of a parking lot onto a busy street . I went to turn the wheel sharply to the right to merge into traffic and the car died as I was trying to merge . I was almost hit by oncoming traffic when it died and this is a serious problem that the dealer always says "we cant duplicate the problem". It has done this a few more times since then and it happens when at a complete stop and turning the steering wheel quickly. It also happens sometimes when backing out of a driveway in reverse then shifting to drive and as soon as you turn the steering wheel the power almost shuts off or it will completely die.
I purchased this vehicle on 01/22/2013. The first of many incidents happened while driving down a major highway. I was in the fast lane changing lanes and I suddenly had full power loss. I was unable to steer the vehicle and was almost hit by several faster moving cars. The car was also quickly slowing down. I was able to get the vehicle started again and pulled off the highway. As I went to turn into a parking lot this vehicle had power loss again. Between 02/25/2012 and 11/07/2014 and 26,000 miles this vehicle has been in the shop over 10 times. It has multiple power loss issues, and gauge issues. Headlights and turn signals have gone out, and random windows roll down when pushing the buttons. This vehicle is a safety hazard and should be recalled in its entirety. Repair shops tell consecutively that they cannot repair all the issues. It has been in the shop since for 5 days this time and they cannot get the vehicle to start. Shop failed to put power loss issues on first issue on ticket, until it happened a second time on 07/02/2013 while I was in a school zone.
As I was driving the Dodge Dart (2013) the lower control arm bolt for the driver side front suspension either broke, vibrated out, or was never screwed in properly at the plant. The car had 400 miles on it. The steering wheel jerked out of my hands to the left (into oncoming traffic). There was grinding and loud noises as I lost control of the vehicle. The tow truck driver said that the car was missing a bolt when he went to hook the chain up underneath the car. The dealership tried pass it off as, "we alligned it and its ready for you to pick up". I told them I knew the bolt was gone because the tow truck company told me it was. I told them I do not feel safe driving this car. I said I do not want to be a statistic in a class action law suit at a later date. Both Chrysler and the dealership refused to address the situation. Lou fusz said it was Chrysler's problem and Chrysler told me to work with the dealership. They said, "thank god you weren't on the highway". We'll I had my family in this car for 2 weeks driving around in a car that could have hurt or killed someone. I had not signed over the paperwork to my Dodge journey yet (which had a class action law suit over the brakes which is why I was wanting to trade it in) but they refused to give me my car back. I said then put me in another car but they wanted to charge me more for the car we wanted. I then asked to give me the cash for the trade in. We have been loyal to Chrysler (purchased 7 new cars over the years). The refusal to offer any type of resolution was unbelievable. They register your phone number in a system so when you call in and ask to talk with a manager they direct you right back to the same department who tell you there is nothing they can do. This is not a customer service or "customer loyalty dept" it is a system of continous denial and hopefully you will just get tired and go away.