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2013 Dodge Dart: Complaints, Recalls, and Known Problems

Owners have filed 1,152 safety complaints about the 2013 Dodge Dart with U.S. regulators. Here's what the federal data shows, system by system.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · Retrieved July 14, 2026 · Counts change as new reports are filed

1,152
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Investigations
5★
Overall crash rating

Complaints for this vehicle report 65 crashes, 14 fires, 36 injuries, 2 deaths.

Key findings
  1. Power train / transmission leads the complaint list, cited in 504 of 1,152 complaints, followed by Brakes & stability.
  2. Stalling is a recurring theme. 107 of the 1,152 reports describe the engine stalling — many while driving.
  3. 2 NHTSA defect investigations are associated with this vehicle.

What owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle system involved. For the 2013 Dodge Dart, power train / transmission issues stand far above everything else.

Complaints by vehicle system
System mentions in 1,152 complaints · a complaint can cite more than one system
Power train / transmission
504
Brakes & stability
313
Electrical
183
Engine & cooling
178
Other / unspecified
120
Airbags & restraints
72
Visibility & lighting
49
Speed control
43

"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."

Owner complaint filed June 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA ODI 11742699

"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."

Owner complaint filed April 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA ODI 11734836

When complaints were filed

Complaint filings for the 2013 Dodge Dart over time:

Complaints filed per year — 2013 Dodge Dart
Year the complaint was filed, not the incident year
2
60
115
185
273
116
113
203
1
5
3
6
19
23
28
121314151617181920212223242526
2026 is a partial year (through July 14, 2026).

Recall history: 1 recall

1 recall applies to some or all 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, with no time limit.

Oct 202525V-674
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.

Does your car have an open recall?

Recall repairs are free at any dealer, with no time limit. Look up your 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA site to see open recalls for your specific vehicle. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov →

Crash-test ratings

NHTSA crash ratings measure how the car protects occupants in a crash — a separate question from the reliability complaints above. A vehicle can be both crashworthy and trouble-prone.

★★★★★
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★☆
Rollover

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints does the 2013 Dodge Dart have?

As of July 14, 2026, owners have filed 1,152 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Dart with NHTSA. The most-reported system is power train / transmission.

How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Dart have?

The 2013 Dodge Dart has 1 NHTSA recall on file. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.

Is the 2013 Dodge Dart safe in a crash?

NHTSA gives the 2013 Dodge Dart an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Crash ratings measure occupant protection in a collision; they do not measure reliability, which is what the complaint data above reflects.

Methodology & source

All figures come from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public APIs: the Office of Defects Investigation complaint database, the recalls database, and NCAP safety ratings, retrieved July 14, 2026.

Complaints are self-reported by consumers and are not verified by NHTSA or by this site. A single complaint may cite multiple vehicle systems, so system mentions can sum to more than the complaint total. Complaint volume is influenced by fleet size, media attention, and recall notices, and is not by itself a measure of defect rates.

This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Nothing here is repair, purchase, or legal advice. For your specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and consult a qualified technician.