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#BS-2013-DODDAR-6AE6

2013 Dodge Dart

Based on reports from 387 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
387
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
160
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 387 complaints, 10 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

check engine light on

27 complaints • Severity 7.9/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission stopped working

20 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
3

weak suspension system

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

117 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 81K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

15
0–30K
20
30–60K
74
60–90K
38
90–120K
14
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (74 reports) • Median: 81K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (117 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain117 (30%)
Electrical53 (14%)
Engine49 (13%)
Other31 (8%)
Brakes24 (6%)
Visibility20 (5%)
Airbags19 (5%)
Speed Control15 (4%)

2013 Dodge Dart: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Dart, with 117 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 81,150 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 81K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Dart, with 53 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Dart, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Dart, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

42
19
134
20
84
21
24
22
19
23
36
24
37
25
11
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Dodge Dart. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

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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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Dodge Dart according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2013 Dodge Dart vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

387

Class avg

378

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2013.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 387 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2013 Dodge Dart: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Dodge Dart?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Dodge Dart is related to the drivetrain, with 117 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Dodge Dart reliable?
The 2013 Dodge Dart has 387 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Dodge Dart problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Dodge Dart have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Dodge Dart has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Dart problems start?
Based on 171 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 81,150 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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