10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
26 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
23 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,734 miles

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problem #83

Jan 202023

Dart

  • miles
Transmission shifts rough. Dealership replaced transmission but it has been doing the thing since day one when they replaced it. Motor bogs down when turning. Passenger seat belt flashes and dings even though the belt is clicked. Hands free system longer works. Airbags light is always on. Back up camera is flipped upside down and is a backing hazard. Odometer is flashing as well. Tire pressure sensors will show that there is no air in the tires after driving about 45 mins. It asks if there has been and crashes, I have not but it could happen. you never know when the car isn't going to respond.

- Great Bend, KS, USA

problem #82

Jul 312022

Dart

  • miles
I just bought this car last month, from my knowledge it has not been repaired, this is my first time buying a car or I would have never purchased it, one month after getting the car I finally receive a history report and I find out I have 6 recalls, have been having so many issue with this car since the week I purchased it, the speedometer does not work in heat and apparently the blower motor to the a/c as well huge inconvenience buying in the summer, the recalls state I have issue to look forward to in the winter as well. My parking brake does not work and I notice that the car rolls slightly in park, I have to press down hard on the gas just to pull out of my parking space in the morning it does not shift into reverse properly and I have been told by many people my brakes are bad despite them being changed recently and another recall says it-€™s a brake pad issue, I cannot test the other recalls because I am not a mechanic and I have not gotten into an accident but I would like to know if my airbags work and why my engine is having problems despite paying to get it fixed and still having issues

- Edgewood, MD, USA

problem #81

Apr 232022

Dart

  • miles
Passenger seatbelt will say unbuckled, airbag system not working

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #80

Apr 122022

Dart

  • miles
Air bag service message

- San Marcos , TX, USA

problem #79

Jan 052021

Dart

  • miles
The seat belt warning light will continue to beep and flash when someone is in the seat and has the seatbelt on, also my car is unable to be parked for more than one day without starting it or it drains the battery and then has to be jump started with another car for it to run again and then the battery has to be replaced this seems like a serious defect the car should be able to sit for at least a couple days and be fine and this is during regular temperature times also so it's very strange it definitely seems like electrical issues.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #78

Jan 132021

Dart

  • 95,000 miles
Just call me please

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #77

Jan 182019

Dart

  • miles
Hi my Dodge Dart has the airbag light on I haven't ben in an accident or any thing it's a safety matter if I was to get in an accident and the airbag does not go off me and all my passengers could be severely ingered or dead witch would lead to a pritty penny lawsuit the airbag light just came on it was just sitting in the yard and then I went to start it and when it started the airbag light came on so I did a little research to finds out what it meant and found out that the air bag light ment that the airbag may not come out at impact and it's a pritty pricy fix so hopefully Y'all can do something about that so it doesn't end up a tragity

- Spring Lake, MI, USA

problem #76

Oct 272020

Dart

  • miles
I am having problems with body control module and this damaging all my vehicles sensors as the sensors are damaged the actual system which is the engine and the mechanical system is damaged and car won't start it stopped in the middle of the road and then after few trials I some how started it and then it stalls but this stalling is really dangerous because the BCM is sending wrong signals to the accelerator and it accelerates even I have eased the gas so if anything happens later or now I would blame Dodge for making such a worst car and also the NHTSA for giving Dodge the permission.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #75

Sep 272020

Dart

  • 0 miles
All internal lights and dashboard lights start flickering the trunk opens up by itself the car starts by itself shuts off when running. After driving for up to 30 to 30 minutes to 1 hour the car start going into this mode where it with the horn would be the doors would just unlock by himself the if I'm parking my car for the night the car I just start up by itself without the key being in the car if I'm driving the car a shut off in mid drive and a parking at the red light these are all the issues that I'm having with this vehicle the horn the alarm comes on without the key in it.

- Wilkes Barre, PA, USA

problem #74

Jul 302020

Dart

  • miles
The airbag light started coming on when a passenger sat in the passenger seat. The light would go off. When driving, the airbag light began coming on when driving with no passenger and then stayed on. In addition, the seatbelt light would beep even when the passenger belt was plugged in. I took the vehicle into Dodge for service and was informed the seatbelt could not be fixed because the part needed was discontinued. The airbag light was diagnosed as a problem with the wire harnesses. The day after getting my car back from being repaired, the airbag light is back on. It came on once I started the car. It now comes on intermittently while driving, sometimes does not go off until the car is off.

- Scranton, PA, USA

problem #73

Jun 032018

Dart

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph two years ago, the vehicle hydroplaned, spun around and hit a concrete barrier however, no air bags in the vehicle deployed. The contact was concerned that the side air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that she was injured by the seat belt with a cut on her neck however, no medical attention was required. There was no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (5000 bryant rd, ft. Worth tx, 76177) where the body damage was repaired however, the air bags failure was not diagnosed. The contact also stated that recently, while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stopped without warning. The contact called two dealers, including the autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram North fort worth (11200 N fwy, fort worth, tx 76177) and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated researched failure on-line and found recalls related to a bushing and gear shifter failure however, her vehicle was not included in the recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000

- Boyd, TX, USA

problem #72

Dec 052019

Dart

  • 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the cruise control was inoperable due to the traction control operating independently continuously. In addition, the air bag and seat belt warning lights were illuminated continuously. Binghamton Chrysler Jeep Dodge located at (1279 upper, front St, binghamton, NY 13901) was contacted and informed of the failures. The contact was provided the cost for the vehicle to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

- Deposit, NY, USA

problem #71

Nov 192019

Dart

  • 2,000 miles
When a passenger gets in the pasenger seat the air bag and no seatbelt comes on blinking and dinging the whole time I am driving. Today my check engine light came on so I took it to auto zone and had the codes read adn it came up with the following P0520 engine oil pressure sensor/switch circuit and code U0140 lost communication with body control module.

- Radcliff, KY, USA

problem #70

Aug 072019

Dart

  • miles
Fasten seat belts light appears on dash and dings. Air bag light continues to be lit. Battery replaced and tested good...car doesn't start. Radio loses reception. Key fobik doesn't lock, unlock, remote start or panic button doesn't work to car (always did before) check engine light has come on and went off several times

- Burleson, TX, USA

problem #69

Nov 062019

Dart

  • miles
I continue to have a service airbag error on my dashboard. I have reported to it to the Dodge dealership and they are unable to assist unless a fee for diagnostics and a fee to fix the issue when it's clearly a safety matter. Today I had a repair at the dealership due to a recall (V34) transmission shift cable. I am still experiencing issues with the shifting of my gears. I researched recalls on 2013 Dodge Darts and saw recalls reported regarding the powertrain as well as airbags. I would greatly appreciate a response asap. Thank you and enjoy your day.

- Norcross, GA, USA

problem #68

Nov 012019

Dart

  • miles
Service airbag system message displays when you start the car and drive it it does not go off

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

problem #67

Oct 192019

Dart

  • 80,000 miles
When a passenger is sitting in the front passenger side of the vehicle with the seat belt connected, the vehicle is illuminated a warning light saying passenger seat U buckled. This is also causing a "service airbag system" to appear in the dash along with the warning light being illuminated. The problem was first observed when a passenger sat in my front passenger seat, vehicle was not in motion when the lights illuminated and continued to stay illuminated while driving.

- Maple Grove, MN, USA

problem #66

Sep 072019

Dart

  • 105,000 miles
One day I was driving on the highway and I received a notification to 'service air bag' and my car shows the passenger seatbelt isn't buckled, even when it is. This causes my car to make noises at me the whole time I'm driving. It has also raised concerned of whether my airbags are functioning, and if I and anyone who rides with me is safe driving/riding in this car.. I just had the bushing for the shifter cable repaired.. now another dangerous situation with my Dart.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #65

Sep 172019

Dart

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Dart. While the contact's vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bag did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and left thumb medical attention was received. The contact stated that the other driver also sought medical attention for their unknown injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed a total loss. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Joplin, MO, USA

problem #64

Sep 022019

Dart

  • 86,043 miles
Car is giving code B0052-13 and is turning off air bag and showing SRS code with seatbelt off code for passenger air bag. Seatbelt is faulty and not covered under any factory warranty. My concern is if my car is in an accident my passenger will not be protected and could cause bodily injuries.

- Olympia, WA, USA

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