2013 Dodge Dart: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 1,153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
1,153
Complaints
1
Recalls
65
Crash reports
14
Fire reports
36
Injuries
61.8
Severity index
Severity index 61.8 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Dodge Dart ranks 75 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 48% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 505 | 43.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 283 | 24.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 183 | 15.9% |
| ENGINE | 173 | 15.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 116 | 10.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 70 | 6.1% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 43 | 3.7% |
| STEERING | 39 | 3.4% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 505 of 1,153 complaints (43.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 60 |
| 2014 | 115 |
| 2015 | 185 |
| 2016 | 273 |
| 2017 | 116 |
| 2018 | 113 |
| 2019 | 203 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 29 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 5.3x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V674000 | 09/10/2025 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.