Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Dodge Dart

Dodge Dart owners have reported 10 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Dodge Dart


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Dodge Dart

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

While driving the vehicle the shifter link bushing detached from the cable and came off the transmission causing the shifter to start floating and I lost all control of the shifter so I could not take my car out of the gear it got stuck in   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

While driving to town, going approximately 35-40 mph, I went to slow down and pressed the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. To stop, I had to engage the emergency brake. I was almost hit by another vehicle and had to jump the curb to avoid collision and potential injury to myself and my   Read details...

The Warnings problem

The transmission and powertrain were inspected due to concerns about the car possibly jolting in a different direction and causing an accident. The issue has been confirmed by the dealer, and the vehicle has been inspected by both the dealer and a mechanic. The car does indeed jolt unexpectedly.   Read details...




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