10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,563 miles

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problem #77

Jun 262016

Dart

  • 50,000 miles
The car won't start. Battery is completly dead. Won't even charge. (that's not the big deal) the big deal is when I try to reverse it's like it doesn't want to get in gear. Then whole car shakes, and then it feels like the transmission stops and is about to drop. Gear shift lights all turn red. Have to start car and turn back on to get it to go to normal. Engine light comes on too. Then eventually turns off.

- Herrin, IL, USA

problem #76

Jun 282016

Dart

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving at a low speed, the vehicle failed to switch from the neutral position. In addition, the ignition key became lodged in the vehicle and could not be removed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 97,000.

- Sumerduck, VA, USA

problem #75

Apr 052016

Dart

  • 64,606 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving 55 mph, the gear shifter failed to shift into gear without warning. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,606.

- 131 Wisteria Ct, TX, USA

problem #74

Aug 162015

Dart

  • miles
1.4 L engine 6 speed manual transmission-has had multiple problem and repairs with weeks at the dealership at a time. Traction control light multiple times without resolution. Cruise control works intermittently. Wipers cone in sometimes when blinder is turned on. Car failed to start, would stay on after key was removed from the engine-replaced ignition control module. Replaced battery, car back fires, warrantied out 1st coil and spark plug, error code for 3rd cylinder after, dealership stated it was really defective 1st coil and warrantied out again, car still back fires. Car wouldn't go in to reverse, differentiation cable had snapped, dealership replaced cable and gear shifter assembly. Car wouldn't shift in to 3rd from 2nd gear, dealership replaced throw out bearing, pressure plate and mayer cylinder on "extended warranty" /recall after another 20 days drive 14 miles for wheel bearing failure/ABS sensor on front drivers side. Dealership replaced both front bearings and ABS sensors, technician didn't finish test drive and one of new bearings failed, had to replace again, within 24 hours clutch wouldn't depress, then went to the floor, lifted with my foot still couldn't get car in to gear. Turned car off, removed key, started asian and was able to get in to gear. Car is making clicking sound when clutch is depressed and some times after release there is scraping sound. You tube video of another person's car maxing same sound youtu.be/jjyrrr8xrsy states flywheel had to be replaced. There's probably more that I'm forgetting to note but it is clear from this vehicles poor performance more will ensue, how can I get out of this undependence service ridden vehicle" after how many failures will some one make Dodge step up"

- Wixom, MI, USA

problem #73

Jun 032016

Dart

  • 450,000 miles
I have just had the tcm replaced for the second time. This time the braket was replace but nothing has changed. I still experience transmission problems. My car will still have problem shifting and will not start.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #72

May 172016

Dart

  • 20,200 miles
I have taken my Dart to horne motors in globe, AZ. For recall notice on transmission control module mounting bracket, three (3) times, the last time I was told to trade it in. Im still experiencing the "shift into neutral" while gear selector is in drive. The first time was inspection, second was parts replace, and third nothing.

- Miami, AZ, USA

problem #71

Nov 292013

Dart

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power intermittently and excessive oil consumption. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that it needed a new battery. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that oil was added in the vehicle every week or every two weeks; however, the failure occurred twelve times. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 12,000.

- Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

problem #70

May 072016

Dart

  • miles
Gauges will freeze while driving, but reset after 20 minutes. Has happened on 4 separate occurences. While driving down an expressway at 50mph in the city, the car lost boost(pressure from the turbo) causing it to lose power dramatically reducing safety and fuel economy. The car lost the ability to mert speed limit and slowing down traffic behind and the ability to get up a hill in my area. Research has shown countless other people being affected by the P0299 low pressure code.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #69

Apr 202016

Dart

  • 51,000 miles
My car is messing up the gears the lights turn red the car would not start left me stranded also when I put my car in drive the cart shifts hard back and forth I took it to aamco they said it the motor mount the rear one I do buy the part had it replaced and now the car is leaving me stranded it was parked

- San Antonmio, TX, USA

problem #68

Apr 192016

Dart

  • 32,000 miles
"service transmission" error comes on the dash and stops running properly. If turned off after error, the car will not turn back on and gives an "auto stick unavailable" error and requests service. I've had it towed to the dealership and they are unable to find any issues.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

problem #67

Mar 082016

Dart

  • 38,000 miles
The car has been having several electrical problems. Fuel gauge will not register a full tank of gas after been filled right away. Volume controls will increase and decrease on their own sporadically. Buttons on the steering wheel stop functioning off and on. Also, lately we have been having issue with car shaking and stuttering while driving. Have taken it to dealership 2 times in the last week. Will be visiting again this week.

- Grain Valley, MO, USA

problem #66

Mar 042016

Dart

  • 48,260 miles
My multifunctioning system that allows me to use my window wipers as well as allowing me to make right or left turns decided to fall apart and now I cant even turn off the motor for my window wipers which is becoming a hazard because of my windows becomming damaged in the process.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #65

Oct 122015

Dart

  • 53,554 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the maintenance warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the speedomer failed to display intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V542000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,554. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Oroville, CA, USA

problem #64

Feb 262016

Dart

  • 60,000 miles
The instrument cluster failed and required a 1200 dollar repair. Backup camera doesn't work for unknown reason. Gps radio has failed and requires 1800 repair. Problems started at random. Vehicle was purchased new in 2/14

- Canton, GA, USA

problem #63

Feb 072016

Dart

  • 24,723 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While accelerating from a stop sign at 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dashboard, radio, and other electrical functions failed. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle, but crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and later to a body shop for repair. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,723.

- Broomfield, CO, USA

problem #62

Feb 132016

Dart

  • 36,000 miles
I have had multiple issues with my car since I got it. I have been through three radios, an entirely new turbo was installed one year after purchasing the car. Then things were going well until recently. I have had the car in the shop about 3 weeks in a row. First it was one of my coils that had become inactive. So while driving it the car shakes and stutters. While driving on the highway I try to hit the gas and the car starts slowing down and shaking. So I had taken it to another shop to look at it because for a new car it is not in my finances to be putting $400 into my car every week. Had to get the part ordered so I am currently driving my car around with one coil inactive. Then in the midst of all this happening, one week after the coil had officially went inactive, it was back in the shop because my emergency brake all of a sudden became really loose and when I wasn't moving the car would roll. Which means the emergency brake wasn't doing its job. So that night I took it over to the dealership to have them look at it yet again. They called me the next day and said that my left rear caliber had seized which is described to me that it wasn't grabbing and releasing the wheel like it should have which also caused my brakes and rotors to wear so much that they had to be replaced. Which this was something I could not just let go, or even drive the car with, I had to pay the dealership over $400 to just fix my car so that I could drive it. I cannot believe all the trouble that I am going through for a car that is not even 5 years old.

- Tatamy, PW, USA

problem #61

Feb 032016

Dart 4-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
On 3 separate occasions, my 2013 Dodge Dart GT with a 2.4 tiger shark engine with multiair has shut down while the car was moving on the road. The reason for this the dealership told me was due to low oil, which we recently realized uses at least 1/2 quart per 1,000 miles. The dealer says this is within normal limits. They said that before 50,000 miles it is within normal limits to burn 1 quart for every 1000 miles and after 50,000 miles it is normal to burn 1 quart for every 750 miles. This was never divulged to me when I purchased the vehicle. It first did this starting at 35,000 miles. The vehicle now has 42,000 miles. There has never been any oil light or any other engine light that goes on before the vehicle dies. It has left me stranded in the middle of the road in some very dangerous situations. I no longer feel safe driving this car and who would want to buy it from me? two dealerships have told me that it is normal for the engine on this car to burn lots of oil, to die while the car is moving if the oil is low, and for the oil light not to go on because the car will stop running before the sensor is activated. They tell me they have seen this before. The major problem is the oil sensor never activates to tell me the oil is low. They tell me to check the oil level every time I put gas in the car. I find that to be an unacceptable solution. The oil has always been changed at normal intervals.

- Harrison Township, MI, USA

problem #60

Feb 272015

Dart

  • miles
The bluetooth/ hands free system stopped working shortly after getting car. They want over $600 to replace a bad module! this shouldn't happen. Radio and gps wacky too. This needs a recall.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #59

Jan 042016

Dart

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. On one occasion, the contact struck a pole, drove into a ditch, and landed on top of an electrical box. Major damage was sustained to the front end of the vehicle; however, the air bags failed to deploy. The police arrived at the scene, but a report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the right of the head and the right elbow, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V800000 (service brakes, hydraulic) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- St. Helena Island, SC, USA

problem #58

Jan 292016

Dart

  • 78,326 miles
When pumping gas into my car the gas gauge does not always register that I have filled my tank, also when driving on a city street at a lover rate of speed the transmission jerks or acts like its slipping and I have taken my car to a Dodge dealer and I cant check the fluid on my transmission because it is a completely sealed transmission and there is no way to check the fluid or even change the fluid, I had also contacted a Dodge dealer about a recall notice I have received on my car and they said the parts aren't available yet.

- Ravenna, OH, USA

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