Ignition Switch Problems of Dodge Dart

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch. Additionally, the vehicle had to be shifted into park, then reverse, and then into first gear to release the key. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called gengras Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (460 connecticut blvd, east hartford, CT 06108, (860) 289-0246) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer for a temporary remedy. The failure mileage was 66,000.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to release from the ignition switch and was stuck in the accessory position. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 45,400. Ap.

Check engine light will flash while simultaneously the gear selections lights all glow red. Stability indicator signals loss as well as extremely rough shifting. Loss of reverse camera, moon roof, loss of auto windows both up and down, as well as practically all forward motion as if the transmission has suddenly stopped working. Once stopped safely and vehicle has been disabled I. T will not start without a series of steps prior to ignition. 1. Press accessory button. 2. Place in nuetral. 3. Return to park. 4. Open and close driver door. 5. Apply foot to the brake pedal. 6. Press ignition switch to start the vehicle. These steps allow the vehicle to become operational; however the check engine light will remain on for various lengths of time. The transmission now shifts less rough than during the initial malfunction. I have experienced this malfunction both while starting my car and during operation on the open road. At which point the vehicle becomes clearly unsafe to operate, due to loss of motion. I personally do not feel safe operating this vehicle alone and especially with my family aboard. I have researched this issue hours on end and found masses falling to the same vehicle malfunction. As of yet my specific VIN# has yet to be recalled regardless of the nature of the malfunctions. I charge you NHTSA to press upon Chrysler for safety of not only my family but all the others out in the world at risk due to faulty engineering and equipment.

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Saturday January 9 2016 - hertz rental car - daytime light foggy conditions. Vehicle had been running since 09:35 edt with no similar incident. Incident 1 - driving interstate 79 nb in a descending right right turn with cruise control set to maintain speed limit. Applied brakes at the bottom of the curve due to slower traffic. All electrical including engine quit operating at approximately 13:35 edt. Was able to safely pull off roadway without turn signals (also inop). A short investigation showed the ignition switch was in the "off" position. Vehicle readily restarted with transmission in "park" position (not "neutral"). Incident 2 - at approximately 17:25 edt I exited interstate 376 eb onto a upwardly inclined surface road waiting at a stop sign, all electrical power and engine quit operating. The ignition switch was discovered to be in the "off" position again. Vehicle restarted with no trouble, with transmission in "park" position. The vehicle was driven to its vacation destination in beaver county pennsylvania and then returned to its origin at the raleigh-durham airport without further incident on Friday evening 15 January 2016. My investigation suggests the combination of the rental company tightly tying the two vehicle keys together and the low close proximity of the ignition switch to the driver's knee and the very light forces needed to turn the key and the lack of a positive "detent" when the key is in any position seems to encourage the driver from accidentally applying enough force on the unused and hanging key to turn the ignition to the "off" position. Subsequently I consciously avoided moving my knee anywhere near the lower dash panel and did not have another occurrence of the two incidents. . This seems to be similar to NHTSA id# 10806589.

Rental car Dodge Dart, rented on 11/23. Not sure what model year it was. The ignition switch shut off twice over four hours of driving it. Once as I was parking in a parking spot and once while I was on the highway traveling at 70mph. When I got home, I tried to see what caused it to shut off and noticed that my knee was touching the extra key on the key ring, which put a slight bit of pressure on the key in the ignition switch, causing the ignition to turn off quite easily. Luckily I was able to get the car restarted while driving, and that the highway was not curved. Otherwise, the outcome could have been much worse. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. After activating the defroster for the front windshield, the windshield cracked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the windshield was replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition switch fractured and was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was not available.

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