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2013 Dodge Dart transmission problems

The 2013 Dodge Dart has 140 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

140

Transmission complaints

34%

Share of year

5

Crash-involved

1

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

25V674000TransmissionOctober 9, 2025 · 298,439 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND VEHICLE CONTROL WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBOR HOUSE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING WHEN THE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 6, 2020 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2013 Dodge Dart have?

NHTSA has 140 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Dart transmission — 34% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Dodge Dart transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 25V674000.

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.