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2013 Dodge DartProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 439 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
439
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
160
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 439 complaints, 12 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

battery failure

19 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
4

sun visor broken

14 complaints • Severity 5.1/10

$X,XXX
5

engine wont turnover wont start

14 complaints • Severity 7.9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

150 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 86K miles.

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

15
0–30K
21
30–60K
78
60–90K
44
90–120K
17
120–150K
14
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (78 reports) • Median: 86K 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 (150 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

Drivetrain150 (34%)
Electrical56 (13%)
Engine51 (12%)
Other35 (8%)
Brakes28 (6%)
Visibility20 (5%)
Airbags19 (4%)
Speed Control15 (3%)

2013 Dodge Dart: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 34% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Dart, with 150 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 86K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Dart, with 56 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 12% of all reports filed for the 2013 Dodge Dart, with 51 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 28 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
63
26

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

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Recall History (1 recall)

25V674000

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

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2013 Dodge Dart NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE15024ClosedOpened Jun 2015 · closed Dec 2015

Brake Power Assist Failure

SERVICE BRAKES

RQ25002ClosedOpened Jun 2025 · closed Dec 2025

Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

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

439

Class avg

358

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. 439 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.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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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 150 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Dodge Dart reliable?
The 2013 Dodge Dart has 439 complaints, 12 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 safe is the 2013 Dodge Dart?
NHTSA rates the 2013 Dodge Dart 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
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 189 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,500 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.
When was the 2013 Dodge Dart data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
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?
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