2012 Dodge Dart: brake failure

Filed Mar 22, 2019 · Brakes · 84,898 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer (jeep chrysler dodge ram located at 600 auto center cir, salinas, ca 93907) where it was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). After the recall remedy was performed, there was a loss of brake assist. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the vehicle was serviced a second time under the recall remedy as a courtesy however, the failure recurred where there was a loss of brake assist. The contact called the same dealer where it was informed that the vehicle would have to be diagnosed and that there could be a cost for the repairs. The contact was concerned that the recall remedy failed to rectify the failure. The vehicle was not taken back to the same dealer for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,898.

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Brakes · 10 miles · GA

Brake-booster vacuum-tube is letting oil hit my brakes and when I stop the car it smokes and a really bad smell is sucked in by the A/C into the cabin area. This problem is also not letting my car stop in a short distance especially at highway speeds. This is word for word on the fca wedsite about the problem "brake-booster vacuum-tube routing may inadvertently allow oil to reach the brake-booster diaphragm in the event that the vacuum-pump check valve fails; oil may degrade the diaphragm and lead to a loss of brake assist, lengthening stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash." I have gone to every dealership in my area and because my car is not on the recall list I can't have the problem fixed. My fear is one day I may brake and the car goes up in flames..

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · 88,000 miles · PA · crash

The clutch system and transmission is defective in my dodge dart. It has been extremely dangerous and has caused incidents where I will be driving down the road in third or fourth gear and it will just slip into neautral and lock up. I was going up a hill recently when it did this causing me to fly backwards down a huge hill with no brakes steering or anything. It was like something just dropped. It is becoming a huge issue as I have three children and am scared this will happen with them in the vehicle. I have read numerous other complaints about this happening in other dodge darts years 2013-2018. The transmission components are faulty. I have had it repaired and it is costly just for it to fail again and again. Chrysler needs to recall the transmission and clutch systems in these and come up with a better design that is not a danger to people's lives.

Filed Jul 6, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 31,000 miles · PA

Before starting vehicle, clutch pedal goes straight to floor and has to be pulled back up into position. Problem occurs multiple times a week. After clutch is pumped a few times, it regains pressure and is able to be driven. Vehicle has less than 35,000 miles but is over the 5 year warranty. Extended warranty will cover it with a $100 deductible. Dealership advised that I will probably have to pay for a clutch replacement even though there is an extended warranty/ known issue on the master cylinder and hydraulic fluid leaking throughout clutch components. Also had the turbo and exhaust manifold gasket replaced at 20,000 miles after check engine light kept coming on and vehicle lost power. At one point the check engine light came on and the vehicle lost almost all power while trying to merge onto I-95 in washington dc, almost causing me to be rear ended by another vehicle. It took 4 trips to the dealership for the problem to be recreated and eventually fixed under warranty. The emergency brake stopped working at about 15,000 miles but I was told that my vehicle was not one affected by the caliper recall. Paid for caliper replacement out of pocket. Lots of problems with this car, but dealership keeps telling me they "cannot replicate the issue".

Filed Feb 11, 2018 · Brakes · 42 miles · MI

Parking brake failure at 42k miles. Parking brake on rear wheels seems to have stuck in caliper and does not engage. When pulling back on parking brake handle in car, there is little or no resistance. Driver's side rear brake pads wore more quickly than any other pad and were almost down to metal on inspection / replacement. All other pads had 1/3 to 1/2 of the pads remaining on other brake assemblies. The vehicle is parked on a slight incline in a driveway at residence and began rolling back after engaging parking brake. Vehicle now must be set in reverse (stick shift) and parked on flat ground. Parking brake no longer has any braking power to hold vehicle in place and prevent it from rolling. Parking brake cable seems free to move back and forth. Brake caliper assembly with a rotational came parking brake engagement seems stuck and hard to move in caliper. Normal braking from use of the brake pedal seems unaffected, just parking brake. Attached image shows the caliper removed and the area circled of where the parking brake cable attaches to the caliper parking brake assembly.

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Brakes · 66,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of braking ability. The failure occurred without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000(service brakes, hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2016 · Brakes · 98,509 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge dart. While the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle proceeded through an intersection due to brake failure. As a result, a vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake failure was not due to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 98,509.

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Brakes · 2,600 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Also, while driving approximately 7 MPH and approaching a rail road track, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was driven home and stayed parked. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,600. Updated 09/20/16*lj

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · RI

This vehicle is subject to safety recall r63. Went to paul bailey's,425 ten rod road, north kingstown ri. Informed that the parts were in to perform the safety recall. Appointment scheduled for 6/9/2016. At which time the service department informed us that the brake boosters had engine oil contamination and that the parts needed to be ordered. Told to come back once called. General manager stated that under this recall if the initial inspection revealed contamination then the parts were to be ordered and that a second appointment was necessary. Quite upsetting that the parts are only ordered if the first inspection reveals the need for further repair. This makes no sense, now driving a vehicle with a safety recall that could cause a loss of brake booster assist. The parts should be available if the appointment is for the recall. Now have to wait.

Filed May 25, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 48,798 miles · NM

Engine excessively burns oil. Brakes, during a stop, made a popping noise almost causing me to strike another vehicle. Brake pedal now hard to push, vehicle needs significantly longer to stop. Vehicle was in motion when the brakes failed, city street, 35 MPH.

Filed May 24, 2016 · Brakes · 34,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving 15 MPH approaching a stop sign, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact placed the gear shifter into neutral to stop the vehicle. The contact attempted to park the vehicle and crashed into a pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact had to pull the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking into the brakes. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · MD

2013 dodge dart. Consumer writes in regards to power brake booster contamination recall. *smd the consumer stated the dealer was unable to remedy the defect. The consumer stated the brake did not work efficiently and the motor seemed to not function properly when accelerating. Over time, the motor issue has worsened, with a lot of shaking and noises, along with some acceleration issues.