“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).”
Owner complaint, filed Aug 11, 2026 at 91,870 miles
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to roll forward several inches with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard.”
Owner complaint, filed Aug 4, 2026 at 130,000 miles
Complaints and recalls over time
By year of filing
All complaintsAbout the transmissionRecall (red: the transmission)NHTSA investigation opened
Complaints about the 2013 Dart peaked in 2020, with 90 filed that year. Owners had filed 84 complaints about the transmission before the first recall that covers it, 25V674000 in October 2025; 46 more have come in since. In 2026 owners filed 52 so far.
1 safety recall
Part 573 reports
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift25V674000
Filed Oct 9, 2025298,439 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Defect. 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.
Risk. A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will replace the shifter cable assembly and install a cap, free of charge. 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.
All 1 campaign on file, newest first.
NHTSA investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 2 name the 2013 Dart.
Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy FailuresRecall query RQ25002Closed
Opened Jun 30, 2025Closed Dec 12, 2025transmission
On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in MY2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC (FCA US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the …
Brake Power Assist FailurePreliminary evaluation PE15024Closed
Opened Jun 18, 2015Closed Dec 9, 2015brakes
On November 24, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, US LLC, (FCA), submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a brake booster defect in approximately 105,458 model year (MY) 2013 through 2014Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.4L engine and produced between February 27, 2012 and January 23, 2014 (NHTSA Recall# 15V-800, FCA Recall# R63).According to FCA's DIR, the affected vehicles, may experience engine oil migration from the vacuum pump to the brake booster.Brake booster diaphragms exposed to oil may become damaged, resulting in a loss of brake power assist.FCA's …
Technical service bulletins
160 on file
Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2013 Dart. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.
electrical system 32equipment 23transmission 20body and frame 19engine 16headlights 10brakes 7suspension 6
09-018-24Warranty extensionAug 29, 2024engine
"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block."
0900323Warranty extensionApr 14, 2023unknown or other
2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ? Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ? Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block.
09-003-23Warranty extensionJan 25, 2023brakes
2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block.
Fiat C-635 Dual Dry Clutch (DDCT) Automatic Transmission Fluid Fill The Fiat C-635 DDCT and C-633 DDCT are shipped without fluid. Fill per DealerConnect procedure: "draining, filling and level check"
Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold
Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
Showing the newest 6 of 20 bulletins about the transmission, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
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2013 Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD
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New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
Filed Oct 27, 2026IN
The following recall has been open for over a year with no fix. We have had so many issues with this car that we had to park it permanently until the recall could be completed. Safety Defect/Non Compliance Description and Safety Risk Some 2013-2016MY Dodge Dart vehicles may experience a transmission shift cable failure. A failure of the shift cable to maintain connection to the transmission can cause an unexpected and unrecoverable Loss of PARK (LoP) function and/or a vehicle movement in an unintended direction. A LoP function and/or vehicle movement in an unintended direction can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside the vehicle. Repair Description FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to replace the shifter cable assembly and add a dust cap to the transmission connection. Recall Status Incomplete but repair parts are not available
Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 16, 2026TX
The open recall is for the SHIFT CABLE and on [XXX] the cable broke when I pulled into my garage, and did not allow me to get the vehicle into PARK. I used the Emergency Brake to keep the vehicle from rolling, but since it could not go into PARK, I could not turn the vehicle all the way off, either. I had to unhook the battery to get it to turn off. The recall has been open for almost one year, since October 16, 2025 and they still say there is "No remedy available" for it. That is ridiculous. Do they expect people to just not be able to drive their vehicle?!? Timeline - Monday, [XXX] - Shifter Cable Broke; Called Recall line (Stellantis) at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm recall and they told me to call Dodge Dealership to schedule; Dodge Dealership said it would take 2 weeks just to get part; called recall line back and asked if I can take it to any mechanic to fix, to which they said yes and get all applicable paperwork to submit for reimbursement; they NEVER said it would not be paid until a remedy is available - Wednesday,[XXX] - Towed to mechanic, they began work and finished on [XXX] - Thursday, [XXX] - Uploaded required documentation to recall website for reimbursement; received email back that day saying: "We've understand that you're requesting reimbursement for the repairs made to the vehicle related to recall A0C. However, upon checking we've noticed that the recall is not yet updated, and no available remedy posted. For the meantime the case will be closed. But, don't
Power Train
Filed Oct 9, 2026CT
"URGENT COMPLIANCE ESCALATION FOR NHTSA ID: 11766087. My VIN lookup on Oct 09, 2026, explicitly shows Campaign 25V-674 is 'Incomplete, remedy not yet available.' However, a Chrysler corporate supervisor falsely informed me that my repair was frozen and sent to their 'legal department' because I filed a state consumer complaint. Chrysler is actively misleading consumers and weaponizing internal 'legal reviews' to mask their failure to provide a federally mandated safety recall remedy for a severe rollaway hazard on a vehicle that belonged to my late son who passed away in 2023. I demand federal enforcement step in."
Power Train
Filed Oct 1, 2026MD
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
Power TrainCrash
Filed Sep 26, 2026TX
Vehicle is completely immobilized due to an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall (Recall A0C / Shift Cable Bushing). The manufacturer (FCA US LLC / Stellantis) states that official recall remedy parts remain unreleased and unavailable. The manufacturer refuses to provide direct corporate-billed interim transportation or corporate towing to an authorized dealership, insisting on out-of-pocket payment and reimbursement schemes. When challenged on zero-cost recall remedy mandates under 49 U.S.C. § 30120, corporate management executed a forced call termination.
Power TrainCrash
Filed Sep 23, 202683,000 milesOH
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, while entering the vehicle, the transmission independently shifted out of park. The vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a parked utility truck. The vehicle sustained damages to the trunk and the rear passenger's side taillight was cracked. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
Power Train
Filed Sep 22, 202692,000 milesCT
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.
Power Train
Filed Sep 18, 2026WA
I purchased the car used approximately 3 years ago, and the vehicle has experienced intermittent loss-of-propulsion and transmission/gear-engagement problems since then thru today. Getting worse. While driving, the vehicle has repeatedly and unexpectedly lost propulsion and behaved as though the transmission shifted into Neutral. The engine can remain running, but pressing the accelerator does not result in normal forward propulsion. The vehicle has also intermittently refused to engage a gear. This creates a serious safety risk because the vehicle can unexpectedly lose its ability to accelerate or maintain propulsion while in traffic. The problem is intermittent and unpredictable. The vehicle's records indicate that a previous transmission shift cable bushing recall repair was performed before I purchased the vehicle. Despite that repair being recorded, I have continued to experience these symptoms. Before the recall issue was later raised again, I took the vehicle to an independent mechanic because of these problems. The mechanic advised me that the symptoms appeared related to the previous recall issue and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Because of the safety concern, I stopped driving the vehicle for extended periods and rented another vehicle. I later had the Dodge Dart towed to an authorized Dodge dealership for inspection rather than driving it there. I explained the problems I was experiencing. The dealership inspected the vehicle and charged me approximately $2
Power Train
Filed Sep 15, 2026MD
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
Power Train
Filed Sep 1, 2026CA
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message “Service Transmission” was displayed. Additionally, the engine revved excessively. The vehicle also hesitated while depressing the accelerator. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift out of park(P) soon after the vehicle was started. The gear shifter eventually shifted out of park(P) after several attempts. The contact later discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown.
Power Train
Filed Aug 27, 2026MA
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.
Power Train
Filed Aug 21, 2026130,000 milesKY
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact discovered that the transmission had failed to shift into park(P) even though the gear shifter was in park(P). The transmission was successfully shifted into park (P) after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure recently recurred in a parking lot, causing the vehicle to roll away. The contact depressed the brake pedal and successfully shifted into park(P), turned off the vehicle, and engaged the parking brake. The dealer was contacted several times and confirmed that parts were unavailable and referred the contact to another dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to Jeff Wyler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Fort Thomas (100 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, KY 41075), where it was confirmed that the failure was associated with the recall, and an estimate for the repair was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable was previously replaced in 2019 under former ownership. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed parts were unavailable and filed a complaint. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Power Train
Filed Aug 20, 202694,000 milesFL
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 unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message “Service Transmission” was displayed, and the gear shifter became stuck, and the vehicle failed to move. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Power Train
Filed Aug 11, 202691,870 milesSC
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.
Wheels
Filed Aug 11, 2026NY
My name is [XXX], and I am writing to formally report a potentially serious safety issue involving a wheel/rim on my 2013 Dodge Dart SXT with the 2.0L engine. On the night of [XXX], I was driving home from work from Monticello, New York, to Loch Sheldrake, New York. The trip took place late at night and continued past midnight. During or after this trip, I discovered significant damage to one of the vehicle’s wheels. Upon inspection, there appeared to be an opening or breach in the metal of the rim, with irregular and damaged metal surrounding the affected area. I have photographs documenting the condition and can provide them for inspection. I am concerned that this may represent a structural failure or other structural defect of the wheel. A failure of a wheel while the vehicle is being operated could potentially result in loss of tire pressure, tire failure, loss of vehicle control, or a serious accident. To the best of my knowledge, I did not intentionally damage or modify the wheel. I therefore request that Dodge/Stellantis document this incident and determine whether the condition could potentially be related to a manufacturing defect, material defect, casting defect, corrosion, fatigue, or another condition affecting the structural integrity of the wheel. The damaged wheel was removed by my mechanic. Unfortunately, the wheel was subsequently sent to a nearby salvage/junkyard before I was aware that it might be important for a safety investigation. My mechanic informed
Service Brakes
Filed Aug 10, 2026KS
On June 11, 2026, I took my vehicle to a certified dealership to have safety recall R63 (NHTSA Campaign Number 15V-800) performed. The dealership inspected the vehicle, claimed no oil was found at the break booster, and only replaced the vacuum supply tube, leaving the original vacuum pump in place. Recently, I experienced a sudden and total loss of power brake assist while driving, resulting in a rock hard brake pedal. Upon inspecting the vehicle myself, I disconnected the vacuum hose directly at the mechanical vacuum pump and found visible oil pooling at the pump's output fitting. I have captured this on video. This oil migration is the exact defect the recall is intended to fix, and it has now destroyed my brake booster. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership on 7/8/2026. However, the service manager is refusing to replace the brake booster and master cylinder under the R63 recall. They claim the booster failed for unrelated reasons, despite the physical evidence of the oil leak originating from the vacuum pump. The initial recall repair was ineffective at correcting the defect, and the dealership is improperly denying me the federally mandated safety recall remedy by attempting to charge me out-of-pocket for the resulting catastrophic failure.
Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
Filed Aug 6, 2026PA
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)
Power Train
Filed Aug 4, 2026130,000 milesCA
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to roll forward several inches with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle also unintendedly rolled forward several inches while shifted to park(P). The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (POWER TRAIN). No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts for recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Power Train
Filed Aug 3, 2026IN
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 unavailable. 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.
Electrical System
Filed Jul 29, 2026VA
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.
Power Train
Filed Jul 28, 202698,000 milesIN
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.
Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
Filed Jul 24, 2026MI
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.
Power Train
Filed Jul 23, 202660,000 milesNH
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 dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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 various speeds, the vehicle jerked intermittently without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Power Train
Filed Jul 13, 202686,000 milesIN
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter independently shifted into park and seized. The contact manually unlocked the gear shifter cable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed gear shifter cable. The contact was informed that the gear shifter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to pay out of pocket for the repair and later submit a request for reimbursement. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Power Train
Filed Jun 23, 2026103,000 milesTX
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.
Power Train
Filed Jun 8, 2026CA
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 unavailable. 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.
Power Train
Filed May 28, 202686,000 milesNJ
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 upon shifting from park(P) to drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was undrivable and remained in the church parking lot. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that he was elderly and handicapped and relied on the vehicle for transportation. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
Filed May 26, 2026IA
Manufacture has not provided a remedy for shift cable recall that was announced October 2025…it is now May 2026
Power Train
Filed May 22, 2026WI
The contact owns a (YMM) 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (example: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was/was not 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.
Power Train
Filed May 8, 2026AZ
Vehicle has active safety recall A0C/NHTSA 25V-674 for transmission shift cable, but the manufacture states remedy is not yet available. recall notice was recived in October 2025, and no repair has been offered. Vehicle is now experiencing worsening symptoms including transmission slipping/skipping gears and shutting off while driving. Most recently vehicle begun overheating and heater started blowing hot air that can not be turned off. Vehicle has lost center screen/radio system with backup camera. It has gone blank and is no longer functioning Dealership advised there is no available fix and offered a rental per owners expense which is not financially feasible. vehicle is unsafe to drive, especially with a young child who regularly rides in vehicle. Manufacture has failed to remedy this safety recall in a timely manner.
Power Train
Filed Apr 30, 202690,000 milesFL
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 the vehicle jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Power Train
Filed Apr 30, 2026WV
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 dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Power Train
Filed Apr 22, 202652,000 milesWA
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the vehicle intermittently shifted out of gear. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V542000 (POWER TRAIN). The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and informed that the vehicle was not associated with the recall and would be the responsibility of the owner to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Power Train
Filed Apr 17, 2026WA
Transmission is failing recall part is unavailable. I was driving my car and it just stopped. It wouldn’t go forward. It wouldn’t go backwards and it said on my information screen to have my transmission serviced..
Power Train
Filed Apr 11, 2026IL
I took the vehicle in for recall last year and it would not work within 5 months and I saw a transmission warning something about tcm or tsm. I called the dealership and the mfg and both would not pay for the tow and the car sat in my parking lot over the winter. About 4 weeks ago , I jumped the car battery and placed it into drive and within maybe 5 feet it stopped in the middle of the parking lot and i saw a warning that said something like no gear found or detected. I turned off the car and turned it back on and safely put it into reverse and quickly back into the parking spot otherwise it would have been stuck in the middle of the parking lot . I restarted the car and saw the same no gear found or detected warning message on my dash and when i put the car in drive the car would not move into any gear . The car is completely inoperable and EXTREMELY UNSAFE and this is due to the SECOND recall that has NO CURRENT FIX. When i contacted the mfg about the two recalls last year, they said that the second recall has no fix and nothing they could do. i can not afford a tow and owe payments. I am reporting an unresolved safety recall (NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V-674, Manufacturer Recall Number: A0C) for my [year/make/model]. The recall was issued on October 9, 2025, and remains listed as “remedy not yet available.” My vehicle is now inoperable due to the defect identified in this recall, resulting in a complete loss of use. Despite the severity of this safety issue, the manufacture
Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 10, 2026OH
My car was stuck in drive. It would not shift into park. My father had to use the emergency switch under the hood to put it in park. A local dealership was contacted and parts have been ordered to fix the problem. The car has not been inspected. There were no warnings. I did not receive a recall notice in the mail.
Power Train
Filed Apr 3, 2026162,000 milesIL
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the vehicle moved forward while shifted to park(P). The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.
Power Train
Filed Mar 31, 2026AK
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 but the vehicle was not 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 had not experienced a failure.
Power Train
Filed Mar 31, 2026VA
See attached document for complaint.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Mar 30, 2026150,000 milesOH
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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the braking distance was extended. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V800000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the brake failure persisted. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the RPM became elevated; however, the transmission failed shift above 2nd gear. While attempting to park, the transmission remained in neutral and failed to shift to park. The vehicle was parked, and the wheels were chocked to keep the vehicle from rolling away. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic, where the contact was informed that the shifter cable had detached from the transmission. The contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that if the recall had not caused the failure, there would be no assistance with any additional repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 30, 2026AL
When I got in my car to leave work, the shifter cable had broken. It would not shift to reverse, neutral, or drive. I was left stranded in the middle of the night with no one to pick me up. Also, if it had broken while I was driving I wouldn’t have been able to put it in park and it would have potentially rolled into another car or person. At this time it has been 6 months since the recall and Dodge has no remedy for it. The dealership looked at it and did confirm that the shifter cable had broken.
Power Train
Filed Mar 20, 2026WA
Vehicle comes out of park without depressing the big brake pedal, it also comes out of gear when driving and almost cost an accident.
Power Train
Filed Feb 20, 2026WA
The traction control light comes on then the transmission control module then comes on and my car goes into limp mode, when im sitting at a red light even with the break other car will lunge at a stop
Power Train
Filed Feb 17, 202670,000 milesFL
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V293000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not available. 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 the shifter cable had been replaced four times. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the shifter cable failed to operate as needed, and the transmission failed to respond as needed. The vehicle could not be driven and became a rollaway hazard. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, and the shifter cable was replaced. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Power Train
Filed Feb 9, 202641,436 milesFL
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable had previously been replaced three times. While starting the vehicle, the transmission failed to shift into gear. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the transmission shifter cable, but the failure persisted while attempting to shift the transmission into park (P). The transmission had seized in reverse(R). The headlights failed to turn off, and the doors failed to unlock as designed. The contact crawled from the driver’s seat to the rear seats to remove groceries from the vehicle. AAA arrived and disconnected the battery. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who replaced the transmission shifter cable for the second time, but the failure recurred while attempting to drive from the garage. The contact had assistance in manually shifting the transmission lever under the hood before driving to the dealer. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The dealer repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V293000 (Power Train); however, an unknown warning light illuminated while driving. The contact later 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet avail
Steering
Filed Feb 5, 2026TX
My 2013 Dodge Dart is subject to a shifter cable safety recall. The vehicle has been at an authorized Dodge dealership in Texas since November awaiting recall repair. The dealership has confirmed the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but the repair has been delayed for several months. No reliable transportation assistance has been provided during this extended delay. This safety recall has left me without a usable vehicle for an unreasonable amount of time.
Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 26, 2026MI
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.
Power Train
Filed Jan 25, 2026WI
My car transmission is shot, I'm requesting a recall, my car was recalled for transmission problems immediately after on market. I don't know what was all fixed , but sure wasn't fixed. When in gear the car would sometimes loose power and then rev up and the car would jerk. I replaced everything possible, I had bought a warranty extension and was continusing getting one part after another fixed, I called to report a claim after just getting a recall for the shift cable recall repair done to have my car diagnosis done again, and my warranty was up, the car has so many new parts and I love my car, I can't drive it, needs transmission rebuilt, I kept telling the warranty insurance and they ignored it. Now I can't drive it, I'm not pleased at all, I had to continue to make payments on my car for a year and couldn't drive i The transmission should have been replaced, they are responsible for my transmission. Wouldn't go in gear, would shoot off and switch gears, rev up why driving, then would have to have towed, fixed everything but the transmission which I reported non-stop, they did nothing about it, then told me, there's nothing we can do your warranty expired today. So I am requesting a recall, the transmission was recalled right after Market I don't think they fixed it right to begin with, it's a shame to have a vehicle that just sits in the garage and collects dust. The manufacturer and warranty insurance are responsible for repairing my transmission so I can drive the car ,
Power Train
Filed Jan 15, 2026CA
Jumping into neutral while acceleration up on ramp
Power TrainCrash
Filed Jan 14, 202688,000 milesPA
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in the driveway of the contact's friend while the contact was picking up something from her friend's carport. The contact then noticed that the vehicle had accelerated unintendedly, driven up an incline, and crashed into the friend's gate. The vehicle sustained bumper damage, and the gate of the contact's friend was damaged. There was no injury sustained. No police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the used car dealer it was purchased from, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V293000(Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle failed to park as intended after the repair. The vehicle was then taken to a Dodge dealer, where a multi-point inspection was performed. The Dodge dealer confirmed that the used car dealer had repaired the vehicle correctly. Additionally, the contact was informed that the parking brake and other unknown parts had failed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to unlock and was unmovable. The vehicle was towed to a Dodge dealer. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000( Power Train), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a re
Complaints 1-50 of 287, newest first, reproduced as filed.
It is one of the better Dart years on record: 287 complaints, fewer than most Dart years, without an unusual share of serious ones. The most common complaint is about the transmission (45%). In NHTSA crash tests it scored 5 stars overall.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Dodge Dart?
The transmission: 130 of the 287 complaints (45%) are about it. Owners most often say it sets off warning lights on the dash (23%), drops into neutral (18%) and stalls (6%). The typical report comes at 83,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Dart have?
1 safety recall on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Oct 9, 2025. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Dart problems start?
Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 84,000 miles. For the transmission the midpoint is 83,000 miles.
Has NHTSA investigated the 2013 Dodge Dart?
Yes, 2 times. The latest, RQ25002 ("Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures"), was opened Jun 30, 2025 and closed Dec 12, 2025.
Are there service bulletins for the 2013 Dodge Dart?
The manufacturer filed 160 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the electrical system (32), the transmission (20) and the body and frame (19). They include a warranty extension, 09-018-24, filed Aug 29, 2024. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.
Reading this record
Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Oct 9, 2025. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.