10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 4
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 38,893 miles
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I bought this car used with ~ 31,000 miles. I've put ~ 10,000 miles on the car and the car has used 3 quarts of oil in that time. I also have had the oil changed twice. Once when I first purchased the car and once two weeks ago. Initially the car stalled 3 times while in motion and turning.
- Andover, KS, USA
No oil light on, no engine light, and it stalled. There is a problem with oil consumption with the 2.4 engine. My car died after backing out of my driveway and starting a turn. Y car stalled out twice in the middle of intersections very dangerous. Battery light came on, music continued, but enginge just died. The steering wheel froze (no more power steering), and I couldn't press my brake down, it just sat there in the road. I checked the level of my oil and it doesn't even cover the curved part of the dipstick, that's how low it is.the car stalled out again, a few months after the oil change. The car is not indicating when it needs oil, and is shutting itself off so it doesn't over heat while driving at speeds 70mph+ and in the middle of intersections while turning.
- Livonia, MI, USA
No oil light on, no engine light, and it stalled. There is a problem with oil consumption with the 2.4 engine. My car died after backing out of my driveway and starting a turn. Y car stalled out twice in the middle of intersections very dangerous. Battery light came on, music continued, but enginge just died. The steering wheel froze (no more power steering), and I couldn't press my brake down, it just sat there in the road. I checked the level of my oil and it doesn't even cover the curved part of the dipstick, that's how low it is.the car stalled out again, a few months after the oil change. The car is not indicating when it needs oil, and is shutting itself off so it doesn't over heat while driving at speeds 70mph+ and in the middle of intersections while turning.
- Livonia, MI, USA
No oil light on, no engine light, and it stalled. There is a problem with oil consumption with the 2.4 engine. My car died after backing out of my driveway and starting a turn. Y car stalled out twice in the middle of intersections very dangerous. Battery light came on, music continued, but enginge just died. The steering wheel froze (no more power steering), and I couldn't press my brake down, it just sat there in the road. I checked the level of my oil and it doesn't even cover the curved part of the dipstick, that's how low it is.the car stalled out again, a few months after the oil change. The car is not indicating when it needs oil, and is shutting itself off so it doesn't over heat while driving at speeds 70mph+ and in the middle of intersections while turning.
- Livonia, MI, USA
No oil light on, no engine light, and it stalled. There is a problem with oil consumption with the 2.4 engine. My car died after backing out of my driveway and starting a turn. Y car stalled out twice in the middle of intersections very dangerous. Battery light came on, music continued, but enginge just died. The steering wheel froze (no more power steering), and I couldn't press my brake down, it just sat there in the road. I checked the level of my oil and it doesn't even cover the curved part of the dipstick, that's how low it is.the car stalled out again, a few months after the oil change. The car is not indicating when it needs oil, and is shutting itself off so it doesn't over heat while driving at speeds 70mph+ and in the middle of intersections while turning.
- Livonia, MI, USA
No oil light on, no engine light, and it stalled. There is a problem with oil consumption with the 2.4 engine. My car died after backing out of my driveway and starting a turn. Y car stalled out twice in the middle of intersections very dangerous. Battery light came on, music continued, but enginge just died. The steering wheel froze (no more power steering), and I couldn't press my brake down, it just sat there in the road. I checked the level of my oil and it doesn't even cover the curved part of the dipstick, that's how low it is.the car stalled out again, a few months after the oil change. The car is not indicating when it needs oil, and is shutting itself off so it doesn't over heat while driving at speeds 70mph+ and in the middle of intersections while turning.
- Livonia, MI, USA
Nov 2016, loss of power while driving, went into neutral, would start a few minutes later, but loss of power again. Took to dealership & they replaced the engine. Feb 2017 key stopped working, changed battery still didn't work, changed it again & it worked. April 6, 2017 loss of power completed died, I could not jump it, could not lock my doors, could not do anything. Picked up car from dealership on April 10, they said that they changed the battery. While still there picking up my car, my blinker lights blew out, notification on the screen says right & left blinker light out. They switched out the bulbs. Got it home & notification said low beam lights out. The next morning had no lights. Taking to the dealership again tomorrow. I am forcing them to look at the electrical system I am close to my 36000 mile warranty.
- Long Beach, CA, USA
Well for starters. My check engine light came on for a faulty thermostat. I went and had it replaced and now ever since I got that replaced I noticed my temperature gauge fluctuations. It has plenty of fluid inside the radiator so I don't know what the deal is. I started to notice it every time when I'm parked in one place. I need this problem to be resolved right away.
- Salisbury, MD, USA
Burning oil ever since we bought it, constantly having to add oil between oil changes. Dealership says its within specs. Contacted chrylser care about issues as well. Still has not been corrected. Very disappointed, a new car should not burn/consume 1 to 2 quarts of oil between oil changes.
- Chesapeake, VA, USA
I have driven my 2015 Dodge Dart without issue till 2/15/17. It died in the middle of my wife driving the interstate on I40. The following day it died and my father in law had to jump the vehicle off to get it going. Today, (2/17/17), I decided to drive the car to work because my commute is shorter and much less dangerous. I pulled out of my drive way and drove to the end of the road till I got to the main street in our hometown, and it died thankfully before I got on that street. The car just completely stops. Steering wheel locks. All electronics in vehicle stop. Braking is slightly delayed. I took it to the Dodge dealership in town and they said to check the oil. We did and had them change it. My main concern is highway driving where people drive 60+ mph and not being able to steer into the shoulder.
- Lexington, TN, USA
Dodge Dart GT 2015 suddenly shuts off. No warning lights only a dinging noise. Only 4200 miles on car the first time. Shut off 8 different times sense then. Took it to dealer was told out of oil. Car would shut off turning or stopping fast. Got oil change from dealer. Less than 4000 miles later same thing, car shut off and radio still on and dash lights working one ding noise. Turned onto busy road and Dart shut off, was scary for a few minutes fast traffic coming from behind, had to get off road quick. Oil not leaking in driveway. Tech at dealer said he saw this problem before and told me to watch my engine. Car has never maid to a 5000 mile oil change without shutting off. One time shut off after only 2540 miles sense last oil change. Dealer found no signs of leaks or signs of oil burning up. The 7th oil change they reprogrammed the oil sensor. Losing all my free oil changes to quickly. Now I'm 750 miles from due oil change and shut off again. I checked oil stick - bone dry. Put 2 quarts oil ( O2 20W) in, that got me to the bottom of low mark on stick. Car running ok to get to dealer again.also checked oil gage in car, said:43% oil life remaining. That was a lie. Oil is always very low and engine hot but not overheating. Oil should be dirty and maybe a little low but not very very low. I want to make the car last 150 to 200 thousand miles with good care. Worried engine will not even get close. Got extended warranty. Car engine gonna blow up before it's time and blame me. Car shutting off with no warning and no oil, cant get to 5000 mile oil change. Had a 2013 Dart, loved it, traded in for 2015 with better warranty. Miss old Dart.
- Southport, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the engine stalled when the vehicle made a complete stop. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle needed the oil consumption module reset. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 27,000.
- Sandwich, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle lost power and shut off. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and restarted. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where an oil change was performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000. The VIN was not provided.
- Starksboro, VT, USA
I bought my car April 2nd 2015 use from montrose Kia of sheffield and love it for the first 2 month then I started experiencing my car just randomly stalling on my while I'm driving and then won't want to start again it.. so I took it back to the dealership and they couldn't find a problem with my car because it didn't happen while they test drove it of course so I left then a a month or so went by and it did it again so I called the Dodge hotline plus took it back to the dealer and still couldn't find anything wrong with my car and once again it happened to me tonight 4 times so I called the Dodge hotline once again told them what's going on and I told them that I have it on recording and I was gonna start recording it every time I drive... I can't afford to take it back to the dealership again and the lady said that's all I can do is take it to the nearest Dodge dealer and have it diagnosed but that cost $250 that I can't afford.. I bought a 2015 for a reason so I didn't have to worry about my car braking down and yet it's braking down on me! thanks Dodge!! and also it all happeneds normally when my car is cold and in motion also my car goes threw oil like crazy I go threw like 2 quarts a month and there is no leaks or signs of oil.burning at all
- Elyria, OH, USA
The car shuts off while I am driving-shuts off at stop sign, traffic light, or if I am turning in.
- Zwolle, LA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle and resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was not configured properly and the oil pressure switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,398.
- Peoria, IL, USA
First, I hate this car! the engine light came on! has started wanting to go dead when stopping at stop sign or stop lights. Took to dealership and would not put on machine! the seats are positioned horribly. Seems like it is declining really fast. Purchased in May 2015 with 5 miles on it.
- Mount Airy, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. While driving approximately 60 mph, the rpms revved independently without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown.
- West Monroe, LA, USA
Unexpectedly loss motive power resulted in a crash.
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA
- Dayton, OH, USA