Dodge Dart problems and recalls by year
2,525 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2012 (1,081); 11 recalls, 2 investigations.
By model year
Years with 100+ complaints
2016 Dart: 259 complaints
14 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries · 25V674000, 19V293000, 17V824000, 16V813000, 16V113000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 78 | 55,000 |
| Engine | 66 | 42,000 |
| Unknown or other | 60 | 49,000 |
| Electrical system | 48 | 49,000 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 68,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 26,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 32,000 |
| Steering | 11 | 46,000 |
2015 Dart: 528 complaints
32 crashes, 7 fires, 23 injuries · 25V674000, 19V293000, 17V824000, 16V113000, 15V542000, 14V800000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 177 | 62,500 |
| Engine | 141 | 44,000 |
| Electrical system | 116 | 51,000 |
| Unknown or other | 93 | 55,000 |
| Service brakes | 65 | 57,000 |
| Steering | 34 | 48,888 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 40,000 |
| Air bags | 24 | 45,000 |
2014 Dart: 372 complaints
20 crashes, 7 fires, 17 injuries · 25V674000, 19V293000, 15V800000, 15V542000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 126 | 57,000 |
| Engine | 104 | 37,000 |
| Unknown or other | 75 | 50,000 |
| Electrical system | 73 | 39,500 |
| Service brakes | 60 | 33,000 |
| Steering | 20 | 26,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 29,800 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 37,000 |
2013 Dart: 285 complaints
8 crashes, 3 injuries · 25V674000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 150 | 83,000 |
| Electrical system | 56 | 81,150 |
| Engine | 51 | 86,000 |
| Unknown or other | 34 | 79,000 |
| Service brakes | 23 | 94,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 80,000 |
| Air bags | 19 | 87,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 85,500 |
2012 Dart: 1,081 complaints
63 crashes, 14 fires, 36 injuries, 2 deaths · 19V293000, 15V800000, 15V542000, 13V555000, 13V238000, 13V124000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 446 | 48,000 |
| Service brakes | 252 | 36,000 |
| Electrical system | 169 | 40,000 |
| Engine | 163 | 40,000 |
| Unknown or other | 103 | 56,300 |
| Air bags | 67 | 50,530 |
| Vehicle speed control | 41 | 40,000 |
| Steering | 36 | 24,723 |
11 recall campaigns since 2005
October 9, 2025 · 25V674000 · 2013–2016 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
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.
Remedy: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed.
April 11, 2019 · 19V293000 · 2012, 2014–2016 · Power train › Automatic transmission; Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
Remedy: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674.
November 8, 2016 · 16V813000 · 2016 · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Due to voltage spikes caused by a problem within the windshield washer pump, the windshield wiper circuit may fail.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield washer pumps, free of charge.
February 26, 2016 · 16V113000 · 2015–2016 · Electrical system › Software
Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge.
November 25, 2015 · 15V800000 · 2012, 2014 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
In affected vehicles, engine oil from the vacuum pump may seep into the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster grommet for the presence of oil.
August 25, 2015 · 15V542000 · 2012, 2014–2015 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)
The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge.
December 17, 2014 · 14V800000 · 2015 · Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
The affected vehicles were built with a premium instrument cluster and Lowline Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the vehicles from a lowline TPMS to a highline TPMS, free of charge.
November 6, 2013 · 13V555000 · 2012 · Air bags › Side/window
In the affected vehicles, the front seat mounted side airbags (SAB) may not have been properly installed into the seat.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SAB installation and re-install them as necessary, free of charge.
June 4, 2013 · 13V238000 · 2012 · Power train
These vehicles may experience an engine stall when the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge.
April 3, 2013 · 13V124000 · 2012 · Parking brake
Some vehicles may have been built with incorrect rear brake calipers, which could result in an inoperable parking brake.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge.
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Defect investigations
0 of 2 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ25002 | 2013–2016 | June 30, 2025 | Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures | Closed |
| PE15024 | 2013–2014 | June 18, 2015 | Brake Power Assist Failure | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Dodge models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.