2013 Dodge Dart Problems, Recalls & Reliability
423 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Dodge Dart, alongside 1 recall campaign and 2 defect investigations. It scores 24/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Transmission & drivetrain leads the reports, typically around 81,637 miles.
Typical
Where 2013 sits among all Dart years
What owners report
“My vehicle has had two recalls done on it. Tcm repair and transmission cable bushing. I took it to get a diagnostic. My tcm needs to be replaced again & my transmission won't shift sometimes after my transmission bushing repair.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Dart
“Car shut off while driving around a turn causing engine to shut off making it difficult to regain control of the vehicle the car is a 2014 dodge dart”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Dart
“The car stalls... Normally after slowing down & turning. Transmission inoperable code along with check engine light. Very dangerous.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Dart
“Shifter cable was replaced for recall in February of 2025 and it’s messed up again..”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Dart
“Loss of brakes at random times. Pedal will go all the way to the floor before stopping.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Dart
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 181 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 85,500 miles. Half of those reports fall between 64,197 and 100,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
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.
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
160 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2013 Dodge Dart. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2013 Dodge Dart reliable?
The 2013 Dodge Dart drew 423 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 24/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).
What are the most common 2013 Dodge Dart problems?
The top reported problems for the 2013 Dodge Dart are transmission & drivetrain (148 complaints), electrical (62), and engine (52).
At what mileage do 2013 Dodge Dart problems show up?
Owners most often report 2013 Dodge Dart problems around 85,500 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 64,197 and 100,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Dodge Dart have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2013 Dodge Dart. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.