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2013 Dodge Dart: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 284 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (48% of complaints).

Data updated weekly · 12 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Oct 2025

1
recalls
284
owner complaints
0
fire reports
85,500
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

NHTSA crash testOverall ★★★★★Front ★★★★★Side ★★★★★Rollover ★★★★★
5-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo fire reportsProblems tend to appear late (median 85,500 mi)Weak spot: power train (48%)

Common problems

Computed from 284 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)48% · 124 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)12% · 31 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)11% · 28 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)7% · 19 complaints
Visibility/Wiper (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)5% · 12 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)3% · 9 complaints
“After drive for short distance the car through a error code for transmission and put the car into neutral then will not crank over for short time till it cooled down dealer saying it the tcm/valve body issue car has previously had repair down for recall involving the tcm but the car still has issues and fiat Chrysler won't fix the issue”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2026
“Car goes into limp mode dash flash transmission issue then put car into limp mode when causing to have stop on the interstate and then car will not crank over after turning it off then if fires up after awhile but is still in limp mode”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after shifting into park or reverse, the vehicle lunged unexpectedly. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 92,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2026
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“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the parts to perform the recall repair were not yet available. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the parts were unavailable.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2026
“There hasn't been an incident at this time, still waiting for the recall part to be fixed. It has been over 10 months since I received the safety recall notice about the transmission shift cable and want to know when it will be fixed. I have called both the [XXX] number and the dealer repeatly. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that upon shifting the gear shifter into reverse(R), the transmission remained in park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available to repair the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (POWER TRAIN). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,870.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the message "Service Transmission" was displayed. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into second gear. The message that the gear was not available was displayed. The message "Auto Stick Unavailable" was displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2026
“The transmission shift cable fails to engage go into reverse or park when car is starting up. It fails to maintain connection and has resulted in near misses when backing up or attempting to get around another vehicle in a parking lot. This appears to be an issue associated with an ongoing safety recall that has NOT had a timely remedy as it has now been 10 months (as of October 2025) since the recall was first announced. No remedy has been reached. Incident appears related to the 2019 recall.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter cable failed to operate as needed, causing the vehicle to become inoperable. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2026

When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

Floor shift (power train)25V674000 · Oct 2025

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.

Remedy: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.

Trouble codes owners mention

OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.

How other years compare

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Dart years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Dodge Dart reliable?

NHTSA has 284 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2013 Dodge Dart. The most complained-about area is power train (48% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Dart problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 85,500 miles or less.

Does the 2013 Dodge Dart have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.