Passenger seat belt flashes and dings even though the belt is clicked. During one of these incidents my vehicle turned off as I was approaching an intersection in which the brakes did not work which lead me to slowly roll into the intersection on a red light. When I got it home diagnosed by a mechanic company ,al they said is the timing chain may have broke and maybe a piston got hit/bent. Sjwoodard76 Oct 23, 2018 5 16K Jan 22, 2023 The biggest problem that people report is that the engine has been known to stall while driving. Poor A/C performance, dealer recharged which didn't fix. Then the right front again dropped out after driving for 30-40 minutes. The car was looked at the following morning and they could not get it to malfunction. most recent episode was 2/13/19. Dealer will handle under warranty. But when we tried it wouldnt start and where the electrical fuel is it started smoking like it was going to catch fire. . Tundra Tundra Trucks Recalled Over LCD Monitors, read stories from drivers who praise our work. I like the gas mileage and the sleek look of the body, the car has a few issues with the transmission and the oil. At 51000 miles the battery wouldn't stay charged needed an alignment at 2K miles per the dealer not covered under warranty at 46000 miles the ac compressor blew and discharged all the coolant the car was shaking right after the ac repair and smelled like rotten eggs dealer blamed it on a spark plug. Ok good. Checked recall, nothing posted. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Dodge Dart based on all problems reported for the 2013 Dart. Bought a brand new battery thinking it was that. The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan has 226 NHTSA complaints for the electrical system at 33,264 miles average. Bad battery. Cruise control would not "arm" consistently. 4l . My vehicle started off really well. Bump the Dart problem graphs up another notch. Table 1. It also has a lot of electrical issues. . Later, over 23,000 cars were recalled for a faulty transmission that could make the Dart shift into neutral unexpectedly, cutting acceleration and possibly causing an accident. CarComplaints.com Notes: The first year of the new Dodge Dart had a rough start, with owners reporting a disproportionate number of engine and transmission problems. Your vehicle's engine roars loudly and has difficulty shifting to higher gears when you attempt to . Replaced under warranty. In the past few months I have been having issues with my car in park not releasing my key. Known issue with other Darts. Heat/A-C fan making loud noise & causing Center console to vibrate. Powertrain and Chassis Repair Frequencies, allpar.com -- Dodge forums and information resource. The car was not getting the sufficient battery charge to turn on after being parked for a while. Battery light did not come on either time. The problem seems to resolve after an oil change. Rarely happens, but very noticeable when it does. Only had car two years Sunday dash boards starts flicking on and off disconnected my uconnect. 36 Electrical System problem of the 2013 Dodge Dart B/T stopped working finally got the right parts. Ive restarted it multiple times and it will no go into any gear only stays in park, but the gear shifter will move. The only way we could get the car to stop was with the emergency break. The back up camera and audio system is very nice. my life don't matter huh? The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, the radio engaged on its own and the vehicle lost power steering. The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. I had recall work done in July to address a PCM software issue regarding oil pressure and mechanical stalls. The battery turned out to be faulty with a bad cell. Reset the code for now. Reproduced: the problem is intermittent. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. Started to lose power in the cold weather. Had to have console display replaced. For engine problems, it usually starts with the engine light coming on for any number of reasons: bad sensors, ignition coil replacement, bad wiring, faulty gas cap dealers are replacing various components with varying degrees of success, or telling owners they can't duplicate the issue. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that oil was spilling onto the engine. As of yet my specific VIN# has yet to be recalled regardless of the nature of the malfunctions. Due to fear of it not being covered under warranty I have not taken it to the dealer. The seat warmers on the passenger side and the bluetooth does not work at all. The car does not look too bad on the outside. But they start to drop out beginning with right front consistently after about 30-40 minutes of driving. Replaced Driver Side Curtain Air Bag. So how do you find out what problems are occurring? I'll probably trade the car in so it can kill someone else. If you are thinking about adding one to your garage, make sure to have it thoroughly inspected by a professional mechanic before you buy. After a couple more minutes I was able to start the car and proceed on to work. A Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) electronic gear shifter class-action lawsuit alleges more than 1 million Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles have electronic shifters that are hazardous to your health. It rides way too low to the ground and it scrapes on everything. The battery was new. About a year later of it sitting ,I finally decided to take it somewhere else as it could not be driven and its still being financed ,and got it checked out . From power panel upgrades to indoor lighting wiring to troubleshooting electrical problems for your. It was nearly bone-dry. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. What happens when your thermostat goes out? (except for one or two engine replacements). Can't afford to get rid of it. With the lack of warning light, and just unusual occurrence, I could have been killed. I called my siblings to assist with getting the car out of reverse, the handle would move but the gears would not change. I was taking residential roads to drop my daughter off at school, slowing to stop at a stop sign and turn right. Been in the shop multiple times. DO NOT RECOMMEND . Again, tried to start it a few hours later and nothing, needed another jump. A slightly different complaint did surface this year. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear signal lights and brake lights failed to illuminate. Got my 14 GT in 2017 with 34k miles, it's 2021 still going strong at 68k miles, if they still made it I would trade mine in for a new one. After driving the car about 10 miles, shut it off and again needed a jump. Would never recommend this car to anyone. Now my blower fan for the heater is not working, I only have 66000, miles on this car. A few more than 53,000 bad windshield wiper pumps were installed at the factory, causing the wiper circuits to fail when they were turned on. Now the Catalytic Converter for parts and labor is costing almost another 4k$. Electrical problems are one of the more common complaints for this Dart. The 2013 Dodge Dart cars have the most problems reported (1,807 problems). Trunk won't open. New recalls include one that covers a few more than 1,100 vehicles. When the vehicle is either in motion or while idle, the climate control will periodically not function at all. As a I was driving to pick up my friends to go out ,I was approaching a red light,I started to slow down but I was still about half a mile fro mt he light so I hit the gas a little bit. Well a few days after, the problem happened again. 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles that were manufactured between February 2012 and January 2014 may have problems with engine oil seeping into the brake booster. The failure mileage was 129,059. When driving vehicle at 40+ mph and making a turn the vehicle then stalls, loosing power and the transmission will not resume acceleration after turn is completed. It-s been having trouble starting. June 2016. Dealer tried to reset on 1st trip replaced the unit on 2nd trip. I like the size of the touch screen display and the back up camera is clear. After taking it into the shop and having the TPS and pedal posision sensor relearned, the problem still wasnt fixed. Window switches aren't working correctly now. I believe the issue to be excessive oil consumption. Many other drivers seem to have the same issues when searched online. My 2013 sxt 2. 2013 Dodge Dart touch screen is definitely a plus. Total electrical defect. System: Electrical system failed and car completely lost power (for at least the fourth time), this time while driving. This apparently is an ongoing issue amongst other dadge Dart owners. Car stutters when you crank it up. Has not worked since NAV system was repaired. Car cut off while driving on the high way resulting in a accident. The next day I went out there. Also trunk leaks, I've had it fixed twice. Excellent carfax. At least three owners stated that they would move the shifter into Park, but the car indicated that it was not in Park and would not shut off or let them remove the key. I took it to a Dodge dealership and they quoted me $546.74 for a car that I bought a week ago, for a manufacturing issue that was obviously not caused by me. Fasten driver seatbelt light stayed on, airbag light stayed on and odometer was flashing. Dealer replaced radio during the last trip, but problem persists. Used a scanner to check for computer issues and nothing came up. My List Of Issues With The 2013 Dodge Dart The electric was the first thing that went buggy at 50,000 miles. We don't sell/share your email. The dealer said that it was a typical MOPAR failure. Reflashed computer. Needed to be jumped. The 1.4L Turbo is too much engine for the car. A bunch of blown fuses relating to the starting of the car. I bought a used 2014 Dodge Dart act in September 2017, in late December early January I brought car in to the dealership because it kept stalling out. 2. place in nuetral. Would not restart behaved like battery dead. Now car will only start with a jump sitting in carlot 4 Dodge being serviced for electric computer problems. Positives are: gas saver, good for commuting. To get home. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. Worried about potential repair costs? That next winter the problem came back so I went back to the dealership and this time they replaced the body control module. If you have the body harness disconnected and you still blow fuses, the problem is under the dash or the door/dome light switches. Once on the interstate high way of a 3-hour drive, I started to worry since my car sounded like if I had a rock bouncing in my transmision so aproching to a toll pay stand I decided to put it on n position to keep it running buy make a stop on the side and was not able to so I try to put it on d again to see if it responded and that was what made us know we were in trouble. Seems dangerous since it keeps running and it starts to rev the engine. Finally, any Dart from 2015 or 2016 that had a fire extinguisher in the back fell under the massive Kidde recall. While Repair Pal says that the Dodge Dart has above-average reliability, if you take a look at their own statistics, that isnt entirely the case. The car still doesn't idle or run right. Apparently to replace this module, it is expensive and can involve new keys as well. 2013 Dodge Dart SXT battery charging problems. are trademarks of Autobeef LLC, All rights reserved. Hands free system longer works. In November 2015, over 105,000 Darts fell under a recall over an issue with leaking engine oil that resulted in a loss of power brake assist, making it difficult to bring the car to a controlled stop. When we have trouble starting jumping the vehicle would start it but still would try to stall. The first time this happened, it was followed by the radio & heater randomly turning off & on and all things electrical flashing off and on every few seconds. But after a couple of years, recalls started coming through regarding the transmission and there is on currently. When trying to park the car it doesnt necessarily allow you to turn the car off without moving the shifter around until the car is satisfied and allows you to finally shut down. Bullshit!! Main problems include flickering of the headlights and domelight and the radio cutting off and on intermittently while driving. This car has been nothing but trouble after the first year of driving it. Chrysler ended up completely replacing my engine due to scoring found in the pistons. Luckily, it's only happened on surface streets. This issue leads to longer braking times and could increase the risk of a collision. Trunk wont open. The contact stated that his daughter experienced a failure with oil consumption. I have had multiple problems with battery charges. I was told that the voltage going to the pedal position sensor was low and because i have already replaced that, it is most likely my ECM going bad. Five recalls were issued including the same transmission control module and bad shifter cable bushing found in previous years. Class Vehicles. There have been some reports that the Dart's 2.4L engine can be prone to issues involving poor quality control on manufacturer parts and oil consumption. Replaced radio and Telematics Gateway, Horns started sounding separately. 2014 Dodge Dart SXT missed the bullseye when it comes to durability. The hud showed over 50% oil life left. Not more than 10 minutes after testing the car would not turn on. Bluetooth doesn't work & radio reboots when USB loses connectivity. 5. apply foot to the brake pedal. After having it towed (Friday) to my dealership and manual override to put it in park, it acted normal. As well as 2 times new bearings. I've hated this car since the first year I had it. It would not restart, the hazard lights did not work, and I could not remove the key from the ignition. Checked the sensor again, and it is putting out the signal ok per the tire store, so we went on our way. Since 2013 was the first year they rolled out with the Dart after many years, it seems to have a few bugs that needed worked out.i have had a lot if issues with updates, transmission, heating/air, and radio. Once it was it would work fine (set, decel, resume cancel, etc.) After looking for answers online, I've found at least 34 identical problems with no explanation and no help from Dodge/Chrysler. Shifting was also difficult. Car shuts off while driving, all electrical loses power. Don't waste your time wasting ours! I contacted the manufacturer the following day on April 18th, and they advised of a recall for shift cable bushing. I think the Trans is finally gone. all problems of the 2015 Dodge Dart Please help! It seems to run slower now for some reason. 4. open and close driver door. Since the last year of the Dart was 2016, some problems that you find on one in 2021 may be the result of simple old age. Took 3 days as dealer ordered or was sent incorrect key fob. Because it was cold. Police came and car got towed, huge safety concern!. Vehicle problems: headlights and brake lights have been replaced. I have been experiencing pretty much every recall that is on the list number one it started with my car check engine light coming on. This is not a unique problem as I have read hundreds of accounts of the exact same thing happening on the exact same vehicle type. Service airbag system light came on. While its comeback in 2013 wasn't all that successful in terms of sales, this compact and efficient sedan remains a great daily driver. Unknown , I was driving down the road at 50 mph and my battery light came on then I lost my a/c my lights started flickering and I then lost power steering and brakes I had to use my emergency brake to slow down then all of my check engine and brake failure lights were flickering and my fuse box on top of my battery caught fire and was smoking and my car then shut off I could have crashed and or been hit and killed. Five recalls were issued including the same transmission control module and bad shifter cable bushing found in previous years. When blowing fuses, Sandy Colter suggests (regarding a Valiant VH): Try unplugging the rear body harness from the main under dash harness to isolate the part of the car that has the short. Nothing but problems. Weak headlights, starter issues, check engine lights and the smell of burning plastic are all symptoms of electrical issues in your truck. 12000 mi. Been ongoing since August 2018. The same issue happened again a few days ago. Loud engine and does not run too smooth. The ecm was reprogrammed however, the failure recurred. Took to the dealer, but they couldn't find any problem. Click on a problem below to read more. But it will immediately do it again. G105 terminal broken. Other times when the vehicle is turned on, it will only function at a high setting. I know it's not the battery, as it was replaced less than 6 months ago. Finally, an April 2019 recall was issued for all years of the Dart, because the six-speed automatic transmission could fail. I'm on the way to the store and my car stalls out while I'm driving with my 4yr daughter in the car. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (166 problems). Rearview cameras and charger port dont work. And it was when I didn't have it in my garage at night. It then stalls out while I was waiting at a red light. Sent lemon law form and only got a new battery from Chrysler. When I start the car up. Also the radio seems to just shut off and on once and awhile. The first recall was issued in June 2013 over the engine stalling in cold temperatures. All the lights remained on,I did not hear any strange noises . U connect stopped working-currently frozen in a load mode.. Now the back-up camera malfunctioned and stayed on after driving forward, then the screen went blank for 5 minutes until it rebooted. Replaced burnt out drivers' side headlightDrivers' side dash speaker replaceed, Issue with trunk randomly opening while car was parked. 2014 Dodge Dart SXT: Gas saver but not powerful. Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. I can't move only can drift. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that oil was spilling onto the engine. When I got back home, I let the car sit for roughly 2-3 minutes and restarted it again - no hesitation. They still want me to come in and try to charge me for it because it most likely won't be covered by the warranty. Reproduced: The problem is intermittent. I have also had 3 recalls for the shifter cable which snaps and leaves the car useless unless you manually shift the car. When my 1st coil went out I couldn't get my car restarted in the middle of town. Car staggers at 28mph. This had been the the third time I've had this problem in the last three years. I tried to restart the car, but all it would do was try to turn over. The key gets stuck in the ignition. Radio freezes and rebootsInstalled replacement radio that was ordered in the previous trip. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. For transmission, the main complaints are transmission failure & rough shifting. Eventually they stopped but the battery was ruined. All cables and ground wires where in good condition tested and cleaned. I asked how long the process would take, they stated they would mail a letter to advise how to set up appointment, they would have to order parts. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. I bought my 2014 Dart brand new in January of 2015. This stalling is extremely dangerous as it happens at even highway speeds. Dodge Electric has proudly been offering high quality service to Chandler, Phoenix & Surrounding area homeowners and businesses for 37 years. The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. So far, average mileage for transmission failure is 25,000 miles. 2013 Dodge Dart is the worst car to ever buy. Windows , sunroof , trunk all dont work. The GPS update is very expensive, I had a tire pressure sensor go out in the first month and the gas tank sensor go out. A refresh is needed for the powertrain control module to ensure that backup files are present on monitoring software for engine torque. Seems to only be happening when it is very hot or very cold. Sending photos of some of the beginning incidents to not overwhelm. Messages: after turing a corner (traveling about 25 mph on a military installation), dashboard indicators flashed on and off several times. An extended warranty can provide peace of mind. Large hickory tree nut found stuck in fan. The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The engine and battery lights are on constantly since the weather changed. There is no heat in the cabin. The car seems to just shut off or not start for no real reason. Once stopped safely and vehicle has been disabled I.T will not start without a series of steps prior to ignition. 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