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2012 Dodge Dart transmission problems

The 2012 Dodge Dart has 455 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 30% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

455

Transmission complaints

30%

Share of year

11

Crash-involved

3

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Dart transmission complaints by model year455 complaints2012: 455 complaints2013: 140 complaints2014: 125 complaints2015: 162 complaints2016: 72 complaints
Dart transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

19V293000TransmissionApril 11, 2019 · 298,439 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.

Consequence

If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.

15V542000TransmissionAugust 25, 2015 · 23,564 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

Consequence

If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.

13V238000TransmissionJune 4, 2013 · 12,872 units

Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with a 1.4L MultiAir turbo engine and dual dry clutch transmission. These vehicles may experience an engine stall when the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.

Consequence

If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N32.

What owners report

MY FOOT WAS ON MY CLUTCH AND BRAKE I THEN STARED THE CAR....THE CAR LUNGE FORWARD INTO SOME BUSHES .. AFTER THAT THE CLUTCH STAYED ON THE FLOOR UNABLE TO SHIFT IN REVERSE TILL I PUMPED BRAKE AND CLUTCH I ACTUALLY LIFTED THE CLUTCH UP WITH MY FOOT TO USE IT TO SHIFT. *TR

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 30, 2014 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Dodge Dart have?

NHTSA has 455 complaints about the 2012 Dodge Dart transmission — 30% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Dodge Dart transmission?

Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the transmission: 13V238000, 15V542000, 19V293000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.