2012 Dodge Dart: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 5, 2019 · Steering · 64,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While operating the vehicle, a helicopter type noise was present coming from the steering column and the ABS and traction control indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · TX

Transmission has stopped working correctly, took it to be looked at and was told there was a hole in the transmission despite never having been damaged or hitting anything with the cat. Also told transmission mount needed replacing. Car makes awful noise when driving in low gears ABS had trouble shifting, when in traffic sms having top go down speed and then up speed tee car stutters and clunks.

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 42,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving 35 MPH, the battery warning and service ABS warning indicators illuminated, and the steering seized. The contact stated that the vehicle started sputtering and several electrical functions became inoperable, including the steering, instrument cluster, and radio. The contact turned off the vehicle and was able to restart it after several attempts. Once restarted, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure occurred twice. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Electrical · 33,650 miles · VA

Intermittent battery light coming on and off. I am on battery number three and my second alternator and nobody can tell me what is wrong with it. As I was driving, the battery light came on, then the service ABS, then the AC went off, and then the service power steering came on. This caused me to lose my power steering while traveling on the highway. I have had multiple diagnostics, all stating that the battery was testing fine, along with the alternator and starter. After installing a new battery and alternator, battery light still intermittently comes on. When the light is on, the alternator is reading around 6v and when it is off, it is reading between 13-14v. Whenever the light comes on, there is the sound of a relay or something happening. Not sure what else to do. The vehicle is 4 years old and I am scared to drive it anywhere or have my children in it. I have looked online and numerous people are complaining about the intermittent battery light and issues associated, so I do not think that there is wiring damage to every single one of these vehicles.

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Electrical · 33,680 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that the battery warning indicator intermittently illuminated while driving 45 MPH. The vehicle was taken to hall chrysler located on virginia beach blvd in virginia beach, va where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the battery warning indicator illuminated, the air conditioner stopped functioning, and the ABS and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle into a shopping center where it stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but it failed to start. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. No further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 33,680.

Filed Sep 17, 2016 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · NV

I had my car for 5 months before having electrical issues. Every light in the dash came on my car started to slow down on it's own until it came to a complete stop. Every gear on the shifter turned red after putting the car in park leaving me with nothing else to do but turn the car off. After turning it off I tried to turn the key over to restart but the car wouldn't come on at all. After that I had my car tired to one dodge dealership, which it stayed for 2 weeks until they decided they didn't know what to do so they had me you're it to another dodge dealership where it stayed 2 months. After replacing the harness twice, the ABS module twice and the shifter cable they told me it was ready. I picked up my car thursday and guess what two days later (today to be exact) it has done it again. I'm not only afraid to drive this car, I am down to no vehicle again.fyi this is about $4000 later.

Filed Aug 6, 2016 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · UT · crash

My 2013 1.4l turbo dart was in service within the last 2 weeks. Was informed that my slave cylinder, master cylinder and brake booster needed to be replaced and was under recall. Ended up in an accident on the freeway because my ABS failed and my car slid. I was informed that it does have to do with the brake booster. Was told by dodge parts were on order, I call and they have no record and that there are no recalls for my vehicle. When it was inspected was informed the three above parts needed to be replaced and they said it was all recall parts. Of course no forms or documentation was given at the appointment.

Filed Jun 8, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · MI

1.4 l engine 6 speed manual transmission-has had multiple problem and repairs with weeks at the dealership at a time. Traction control light multiple times without resolution. Cruise control works intermittently. Wipers cone in sometimes when blinder is turned on. Car failed to start, would stay on after key was removed from the engine-replaced ignition control module. Replaced battery, car back fires, warrantied out 1st coil and spark plug, error code for 3rd cylinder after, dealership stated it was really defective 1st coil and warrantied out again, car still back fires. Car wouldn't go in to reverse, differentiation cable had snapped, dealership replaced cable and gear shifter assembly. Car wouldn't shift in to 3rd from 2nd gear, dealership replaced throw out bearing, pressure plate and mayer cylinder on "extended warranty" /recall after another 20 days drive 14 miles for wheel bearing failure/ABS sensor on front drivers side. Dealership replaced both front bearings and ABS sensors, technician didn't finish test drive and one of new bearings failed, had to replace again, within 24 hours clutch wouldn't depress, then went to the floor, lifted with my foot still couldn't get car in to gear. Turned car off, removed key, started asian and was able to get in to gear. Car is making clicking sound when clutch is depressed and some times after release there is scraping sound. You tube video of another person's car maxing same sound http://youtu.be/jjyrrr8xrsy states flywheel had to be replaced. There's probably more that I'm forgetting to note but it is clear from this vehicles poor performance more will ensue, how can I get out of this undependence service ridden vehicle? After how many failures will some one make dodge step up?

Filed Mar 18, 2016 · Airbags · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v675000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic). The parts needed were unavailable to perform the recall repairs. The contact also stated that the ABS and SRS warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 25,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that three years later, while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle began to independently slide to the right. As a result, the contact crashed into a pole and the air bags failed to deploy. The ABS and anti slide warning light illuminated. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an auto body repair center for repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 31,781 miles · KS

When we are driving the car, it will start to shudder when the check engine light comes on and within a minute the ABS system will turn on. When the ABS system turns on, you can actually feel the braking trying to stop the car. This has happened at all different speeds, from 20 to 30 MPH up to highway speeds at 70 MPH. You cannot shut of the ABS system with the safety switch when it turns itself on. We have pulled over, turned the engine off and restarted the car. This does not always seem to work. We have turned off the ABS system when we have started the car, but the computer in the engine will override this and has turned it back on. When that happens, it starts to try braking again while we are driving down the road. We have had the car back to the dealership several times trying to get this resolved, but they have not been successful in solving this problem. The dealership has called chrysler to find out what to do about this problem. They were told to change the ignition coil power pack, which they did. When the car was returned to us, it started this same problem again. The last time we took it in (april 2015) the dealership kept it for two weeks and was unable to recreate the problem. Since that time it has done this to us twice, but before we could get it to the dealership for repair, it corrected itself. Has anyone else had this problem?

Filed Aug 7, 2014 · Brakes · 22,038 miles · CA

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that while traveling 25 MPH, the brake pedal was applied and traveled to the floorboard. The contact also mentioned that there was an abnormal noise coming from the brake and that the brakes seized. In addition, the ABS warning light illuminated and the emergency brake was activated in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster and the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the brake booster was replaced on two different occasions. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 22,038.