Dodge Dart owners have reported 11 problems related to alternator/generator/regulator (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Dart based on all problems reported for the Dart.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled on several occasions. An unknown message was displayed. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road on one occasion. The vehicle was jumpstarted with assistance. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact replaced the battery; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the alternator had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle later failed to start and was repossessed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,464.
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While driving my car on a busy road my my car started to loss power, so I turned the car off and it would'nt start back up. This happended in June 2020. I called the tow truck after about a hour in the rain once the tow truck pulls up the car finally starts and I get the car home. It shuts off again assoon as get in my yard. Checked the fuses, battery, alternator, etc. Replaced a 200amp fuse at the battery car worked fine for a few months. Bam the car will not start once again. All light are on, battery is charge fully thedarn carjust wont turn on. This is a harzard computer checks not one recal on this electical unknow issue, now I have a red box in my yard that looks pretty. Many people are having the same electrical issue, but when I called Dodge they said there are no recalls on this vehicle.
Again the same problem , battery light still on . I installed a new battery and alternator . But still doing the same. Thing. Called Dodge and they don't know what the problem is. And want to charge me $169. 00 dollars for a diagnosis. No warranty. So runs till the battery is drained. And I'm stranded. Help please.
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The car started randomly shutting off, at a stop or wouldn't start all together. After about a week of random stalling and shut offs, I took it to a mechanic. He said that it has a manufacturers defect where the car thinks it has low oil, it doesn't even have to be low. Have been adding oil and checking consistently for about a month and recently it refused to turn on. Got a jump and the car started. Had the battery and alternator checked at auto parts store , car started up no problem, and both were fine, battery fully charged. Not more than 10 minutes after testing the car would not turn on. Jumped it and it started, drove home. Again, tried to start it a few hours later and nothing, needed another jump. Used a scanner to check for computer issues and nothing came up. After driving the car about 10 miles, shut it off and again needed a jump. The car seems to just shut off or not start for no real reason. One mechanic could not figure out the issue, the other had it a couple of weeks before blaming the oil issue and now this. No recalls on this car, already checked the VIN number. Not sure what to do about this car at this point without spending more on it than it is worth. 2014 Dodge Dart, 98,000 miles.
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Issue with the wiring harness that connects the engine computer. Burns through alternators and batteries.
Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the gear shifter independently shifted into neutral and all warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to nissani brothers dealer, located at 5750 mesmer Ave a, culver city, CA 90230, (310) 313-3400, where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that all the warning lights illuminated while driving and started to flicker, then unilluminated one by one. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerated. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Aw.
The car keeps cutting off. I crank it back up and it runs for a little bit and cuts right back off. I have had the battery and alternator check and that's not the issue.
Car recently died. Showed signs of a bad alternator- lights, sensors, radio shut down, power steering went out. Replaced the alternator and the battery. Drove fine for a few weeks and once again the same thing happened. I am now on alternator four and battery number three. Had the new alternator and battery put on, started the car and the battery light come on. Had the battery and alternator tested, both passed as long as radio and heat was not on. Drove the car for about 30 minutes and the car died again like the alternator was bad except it's not because it was tested. Dealership was of zero help and still can not figure out the issue. This car is a complete hazard while driving due to it dying in traffic.
There seems to be issue with Dodge, Chrysler vehicles where car shuts off while driving. This has happened with my dad Chrysler 300, my mom Dodge durango and now my Dodge Dart and it appears it is the alternator killing the battery. It is dangerous to put my car on the road as it can shut off any given time and no one can seem to figure out the issue.
I bought my 2014 Dart brand new in January of 2015. As of today (4/9/18), it has 47,200 miles on it. I was taking residential roads to drop my daughter off at school, slowing to stop at a stop sign and turn right. I thought I slowed too much and needed to slightly accelerate to get me to the stop sign. When trying to accelerate, I realized the car had stalled, but all inside lights and radio were still on. The "battery" light (charging system light) came on and stayed on until I turned the car off. I tried to restart the car, but all it would do was try to turn over. I know it's not the battery, as it was replaced less than 6 months ago. All terminals/connections to the battery and alternator are not loose. After trying to restart the car twice, it finally started on the third try with hesitation. From there, I was able to continue to the school (less than a mile - it's only 1. 3 miles from my house to the school). When I got back home, I let the car sit for roughly 2-3 minutes and restarted it again - no hesitation. After looking for answers online, I've found at least 34 identical problems with no explanation and no help from Dodge/Chrysler. (except for one or two engine replacements). (carcomplaints. Com) I am scared to drive my car to work, as I don't want it to stall on the highway and get in an accident, especially because I have two children that are picked up from my work. This is only going to cause a fatal accident if something isn't done about this. We've had nothing but problems with this car (radio freezes and restarts intermittently, transmission will shift hard, etc. ).
Bluetooth failed at 37000 miles hvac blower motor failed at 50k ebrake on caliper locked up 65k alternator gone at 70 k master cylinder gone at 74k reverse lock out cable for manual broke at 50 k passenger side visor broke off at 38k back up camera malfunctioning at 74 k speedometer drops to zero while driving randomly radio screen goes blank randomly oil leaking from valve cover seals and oil pan.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Software problems | |
| Dashboard Failed problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Wiring problems |