2013 Dodge Dart Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2013 Dodge Dart, 56% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 83,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “shifter cable” (13% of reports).
- 159power train complaints
- 83,500median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shifter cable: mentioned in 20 of 159 complaints (13%)
- Power train contacted: mentioned in 12 of 159 complaints (8%)
- Chrysler jeep: mentioned in 12 of 159 complaints (8%)
- Service transmission: mentioned in 10 of 159 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 84 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 159 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Dodge Dart power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will replace the shifter cable assembly and install a cap, free of charge. 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
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
"URGENT COMPLIANCE ESCALATION FOR NHTSA ID: 11766087. My VIN lookup on Oct 09, 2026, explicitly shows Campaign 25V-674 is 'Incomplete, remedy not yet available.' However, a Chrysler corporate supervisor falsely informed me that my repair was frozen and sent to their 'legal department' because I…
After drive for short distance the car through a error code for transmission and put the car into neutral then will not crank over for short time till it cooled down dealer saying it the tcm/valve body issue car has previously had repair down for recall involving the tcm but the car still has…
Vehicle is completely immobilized due to an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall (Recall A0C / Shift Cable Bushing). The manufacturer (FCA US LLC / Stellantis) states that official recall remedy parts remain unreleased and unavailable. The manufacturer refuses to provide direct corporate-billed…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Dodge Darts have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 159 owner complaints about power train for the 2013 Dodge Dart (56% of the 285 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Dodge Dart power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 83,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2013 Dodge Dart?
The most frequent phrase is “shifter cable”, in 20 of 159 complaints, followed by “power train contacted” (12).
Other 2013 Dodge Dart problems
See all 2013 Dodge Dart problems or power train problems across all Dart years.