Car Will Not Start Problems of Dodge Dart

Dodge Dart owners have reported 22 problems related to car will not start (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.

1 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2016 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 04/06/2021

Multiple occurrence: car will stall while driving, losing brakes. The lights on dash will start flashing wildly and the wind shield wipers will start going on its own when turned off. Car will not start back again for a long while. The air system will not work-no heat or air conditioner, just stopped working. Very dangerous situation, car is unsafe. I'm not sure how it has a high rating in safety.

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2 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2015 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 10/03/2019

While driving with the cruise control on the car will jerk, the cruise control will turn off and the dash will light up saying electric brake service, I have a video of the panel if needed, also the car will not always start when the clutch is depressed, traction control also lights up for no reason, this has been ongoing since oct, 3 2019.

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3 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 08/15/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start when it was turned on. All lights illuminated on the dashboard. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the ed martin Chevrolet dealer (765-374-5842, located at 5400 s scatterfield rd, anderson, in 46013) where the technician replaced the key fob and reprogrammed the computer. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Fe.

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4 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2015 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 07/29/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the vehicle's battery was drained and the vehicle could not be started. The contact called roadside assistance to jumpstart the battery. The vehicle ran for approximately five minutes and then stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic control module failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

5 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 06/21/2019

Recall may be the problem. Car ran just fine until we shut it off waited 30 minutes trying to turn it back on and message displayed service transmission no cure found autostick not recognized. Vehicle ran for 400 miles drove perfectly fine we stopped for a bite to eat for about 20 minutes and car would not start again.

6 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 03/08/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While the vehicle was parked with the key in the ignition, the "auto stick unavailable" message appeared, which then changed to "service transmission". The vehicle failed to start after several attempts. Also, the check engine warning indicator flashed. When the contact attempted to shift into reverse, "gear not available" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failures occurred at least five times per week for the past five months. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

7 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2014 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 02/13/2019

Purchased 2014 Dodge Dart from Subaru of cherry hill, NJ dealership 5/2019 @ 44,000mi. Used. Excellent carfax. Since ownership, vehicle has stopped twice; once while slowed down to make a left turn, and again while stopped at a red light. Battery light did not come on either time. 3rd time vehicle didn't start after being parked for approximately 10 hrs. Needed to be jumped. After first incident of stopping, vehicle was towed to mechanic; couldn't find problem. Battery checked out as ok. Oil change performed at 47,351mi. Also, since being purchased, a slightly sweet smell comes out of fan. Does not go away. Concerned that the vehicle will stop while on a highway, causing a multi-vehicle crash. This seems very unsafe. Upon investigation, no recall was noted. Dealership called to discuss further without response. This is a very dangerous situation and there needs to be a recall. Many other drivers seem to have the same issues when searched online. Please help! most recent episode was 2/13/19.

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8 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 12/05/2018

Engine began to run roughly and then stalled in traffic while at a light. Managed to restart after several tires with gauges clicking and dash lights flickering and drove home. Car will not start now although lights and radio function normally.

9 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2014 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 10/21/2018

Went to get in my car and the alarm system activated and it will not start. Also the motor consumes oil at an alarming pace to the point I have to take oil with me when I go anywhere. Because if I don't it will get low and the car will lose all power while I'm driving down the road. This is unsafe and needs to be fixed ASAP especially since I have kids. Car still will not start.

10 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2016 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 07/31/2018

On a daily bases my car will not start. (mornings before work, evenings after work, when ever I stop the car and come back to it. ) I must start the car with a jump machine whenever I turn it off. Today the radio started going out. Once the radio goes out it feel like it wants to cut off in motion, on the street.

11 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 07/08/2018

In the last 4 weeks, while driving, my car has displayed a "service transmission" error and "gear not available error. " the first time was on I-10 and it occurred and I had to pull on the side or the interstate. My card was in d, but it would not drive or reverse. I turned it off and tried to turn it back on, but the car would not crank same service messages above popped up. After sitting on the side of the interstate for 20 mins, I turned it back ok and I was only able to go about 30 miles per hour. I was able to get back to my hotel room. The message disappear and the engine light went off, so the dealership was unable to find the problem. Yesterday, on July 8, 2018, the same problem occurred. This time I was driving on interstate 75, going about 65 mph, and the same error message popped up again. I had to pulled to the side or the interstate again, because my car would not drive. I turned it off again and waited for 5 mins and I was able to ease back to my home. As of right now, the dealership still can't find the problem. Though they can't find the problems, I am seeing several owners experiencing the same issues with their 2013 models. I've found several forums explaining the same problem that I am having as well as youtube videos. Can someone please get Dodge to do a recall on this issue.

12 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 05/25/2017

A few things has been occurring regarding my car. The first thing is my check engine light has come on several times and when I got it checked, the car wouldn't start right at the dealership. The dealership was finally able to get the car started, however, they reported nothing was wrong with the car. The second thing and most scariest is my brakes. My brakes are totally messed up as they constantly lock and it's hard to press on the breaks. Therefore I do not drive long distances because I am afraid I won't be able to stop in time. I've taken my car to get diagnosed and they told me the my brakes and rotars are severely damaged and infact it won't pass the safety check in the state of NY.

13 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

At times the car will not start back up until you wait about 10 minutes and everything has to be off for it to do so. Newest problem is it suddenly slams on brakes while already stopped, the control panel's lights come on, it won't go into second gear sometimes problems with third gear. In order to fix this you have to keep turning the car off and waiting about 7 minutes for the computer to reset itself then it's good until maybe next day.

14 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2014 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 05/16/2016

I bought a brand new 2014 Dodge Dart aero and about 3 weeks after purchasing my car stalled and shut off, the transmission light came on. I took it to Dodge and they said they did not have a code but they saw an issue with my anti-lock brake system. A part to my transmission was recalled, we waiting for over 3 months for the part and upon bringing my car to the dealership they reported my car not starting. About 3 weeks after my transmission recall was "fixed" my engine starting smoking upon starting the car at least 5 times and my engine was completely replaced, they again reported my car would not crank. My car was in the shop for 27 days, two days after picking my car up it was brought back to the dealor for the car feeling like the transmission was slipping at various speeds. It's been almost 2 weieks with no update. Dodge resolutions has sent an inspector. Initially the car was purchased with about 220 miles on it, the car is only at 17,000 now.

15 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 04/20/2016

My car is messing up the gears the lights turn red the car would not start left me stranded also when I put my car in drive the cart shifts hard back and forth I took it to aamco they said it the motor mount the rear one I do buy the part had it replaced and now the car is leaving me stranded it was parked.

16 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 04/05/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving 55 mph, the gear shifter failed to shift into gear without warning. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,606.

17 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 11/02/2015

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the gear shifted out of drive into neutral while the vehicle was in motion. The failure occurred more than once. In addition, the cruise control failed to properly function and various warning indicators and gauges, including the service transmission warning indicator, randomly flashed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v542000 (power train) several months ago. The dealer was notified numerous times, but was unable to determine when the manufacturer would supply the part. The manufacturer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the parts to the dealer. The vehicle failed to start and was unable to be driven. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

18 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 01/28/2015

This is the second complaint I have filed on this problem. The first time I took it to dealer they said it was fixed and that obviously was not the case. Went to start my car and it would not start or turn over. After several attempts it started but the cel was illuminated and the lights on the gear shift were red. Just as last time the dealer had no answers for me. I started doing my on research and blogging and spoke to more than two other people who has same issue. They both advised it was the tcm. I called and told my service advisor and he told me that was not correct. I then provided him with an invoice number and dealership name where one of the people told me their car was fixed. When I called back later the advisor told me I was correct and they would be replacing the tcm.

19 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 12/16/2014

On 12/16/2014 the vehicle flashed a "service transmission" indicator upon turning the car off the car would not start and the gear indicators all turned red showing no available gears. After a short time with the vehicle off the vehicle started again but the "check engine" light was on. It was taken to a local service center where they stated that it needed some reprogramming. On 01/22/2015 the same issue occurred and the vehicle was taken back in for service. Upon looking at the car I was informed no indicators were showing and their were no diagnostic codes (somehow the car mysteriously lost them). 01/25/2015 the issue occurred again and is presently awaiting service.

20 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 10/16/2014

Vehicle was driven then when coming to an intersection the vehicle downshifted hard. Upon going through the intersection the vehicle stalled and then became inoperable. Vehicle would not start or even crank. Vehicle has been in the dealer for many electrical and transmission issues and we got really lucky there was no accident in the intersection.

21 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2014 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 08/28/2014

Car wouldn't start had to replace the starting harness within the first 3 months of owning the car had to replace two batteries even after the harness was replaced but hasn't happened since. Had to replace the turbo hose assembly from pulling in oil and cracked since the oil was hot. Now im having to put in a quart of oil in it every month and I change my oil every two and half months (5,000 miles) so my engine is burning the oil off to quickly (oil consumption). Also drove hit a very small pothole and had my driver side control arm snap very very cleanly and was told that it wouldn't be covered under any warranties.

22 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Failure Date: 08/20/2014

On 4 separate occasions, the automatic transmission has disengaged accompanied by check engine light and warnings on instrument panel (service transmission, blind spot indicator disabled, and automatic high beams off). On all occasions, the car was undrivable (as if in neutral) until the engine was turned off and restarted. At that point, the shift points were completely off and vehicle would often nearly stall out. On 2 occasions, the car would not start after multiple attempts, but would inexplicably start later and drive acceptably for a short period of time. Dealer has performed flash updates and examined all connections. Other reports on Dodge Dart forum explain multiple similar issues and various unsuccessful dealer attempts to identify and fix the problem.


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