Dodge Dart Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 426 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Dodge Dart across 5 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (252). The words owners use most often: “service brakes hydraulic” (22% of reports).
- 426service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 43mention a crash
- 13mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 21%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.
- Service brakes hydraulic: mentioned in 95 of 426 complaints (22%)
- Brake booster: mentioned in 79 of 426 complaints (19%)
- Pedal depressed: mentioned in 45 of 426 complaints (11%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 25 of 426 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the Dodge Dart at $1,200, and half of them between $830 and $1,600.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 286 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 426 complaints, 43 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 13 an injury.
Dodge Dart service brakes complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Model years: 2012, 2014
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 27, 2012 to January 23, 2014 and equipped with either a 2.0L or 2.4L engine. In affected vehicles, engine oil from the vacuum pump may seep into the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.
Risk: Internal damage to brake booster could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster grommet for the presence of oil. If no oil is found, the vacuum tube assembly will be replaced. If oil is found, the vacuum pump, vacuum tube assembly, brake booster and master cylinder will be replaced. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R63.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was sitting at the lights. Light turned green. One car is in front of me. The driveway is fifty feet away from the light, and. The car in front of me was turning the same direction as I was, and no brakes, was hard to push down had to pump it and avoid rearending car in front of me. I barely…
On June 11, 2026, I took my vehicle to a certified dealership to have safety recall R63 (NHTSA Campaign Number 15V-800) performed. The dealership inspected the vehicle, claimed no oil was found at the break booster, and only replaced the vacuum supply tube, leaving the original vacuum pump in…
The transmission shift cable fails to engage go into reverse or park when car is starting up. It fails to maintain connection and has resulted in near misses when backing up or attempting to get around another vehicle in a parking lot. This appears to be an issue associated with an ongoing safety…
Following up on case/tracking number 11734334 with further evidence that my VIN should be included in recall 15V-800. The auto shop investigated why my brake booster failed and it was specifically because of engine oil leaking onto the brake booster.
My Dart is having the exact braking issue thatâs included in the 15V-800 (FCA Recall R63) recall, but my VIN isnât included in the recall. I just had a local shop tell me that the brake booster is the problem. I would like to be reimbursed for the cost that my local shop will be charging to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Darts have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 426 owner complaints about service brakes for the Dodge Dart. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Dart service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the Dodge Dart?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $830 and $1,600), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Dodge Dart?
The most frequent phrase is “service brakes hydraulic”, in 95 of 426 complaints, followed by “brake booster” (79).
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