2012 Dodge Dart: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Engine · 47,000 miles · CT

On the first drive of the day within the first mile the car shuts off. The starter grinds when trying to restart and after several minutes will turnover and then drives fine. Has occurred six times most recently sat 11-4 after turning left on a level surface the car shut down and coasted to a stop. Took three tries to restart and then drove fine.

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Brakes · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving, the brakes squeaked. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 28, 2016 · Lights, Suspension · 35,000 miles · CA

Takata recall at approximately 35000 miles I began to notice a squeak in my front end when I would go over speed bumps. Now, it has progressed to a loud thump when I go over bumps or turn my wheel to the right. It feels like the shocks/struts are worn out.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Engine · 14,187 miles · CA

My dodge dart limited 2013 turbo 1.4 cylinder has so many problems when we bought it in may/2013, couple months after the squeaking noise, and driver's side electric windows not working, after one year the car is in the shop for 15 days for engine oil leak, and now is again in the shop for 5 months and no solution for transmission problems. The technician said is working but they not sure if it is a computer software or transmission defect. I want to know if someone can help me and or provide me with information . This car does not reach any star. Thanks..

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Fuel system, Transmission · MA

I purchased a new dart, 2013 limited 1.4 turbo (manual) and when I say new, it had to be built because there were't any on the lots yet. I always felt the car lacked power but assumed it was just the way the car was. Getting out of 1st gear was really tough. Around 6k, after a long road trip, I started to hear a grinding noise when cutting the wheel and throttling in 1st gear or reverse, basically parallel parking. I brought the car to the dealer for its 1st major tune up and mentioned it and they said the didn't hear the noise ( I also mentioned the airbag light would not go away) the air bag light was gone but soon to return. At 9k, I brought the car in again for the same issues! Air bag light gone (soon to return) but they said they didn't hear the noise. At 19k I was fuming and got them to go on a test drive with me and they heard they noise! They tried to say it was the ca intake I put in, but I assured them it wasn't and gave them the oem part to prove them wrong. Low and behold after a week they come back with "clutch bearings"! I got the car back and it feels like a- brand new car!! It's amazing! It has power, pick up, the clutch is much easier to work and no noise! I was startled by the power! This is the car I thought I was buying. I have no idea how much gas economy I've wasted after 19k, but I'm just glad to finally have this issue resolved! I really hope this helps those out there so if you have a manual shift and no power/pick-up out of 1st, insist they check the clutch bearings! Now let's hope the airbag light doesn't come back on.

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Tires, Transmission · FL

2013 dodge dart. Consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction, broken tire sensor and other vehicle problems. *smd the consumer stated the transmission has been on going since, the first day the vehicle was purchased. Apparently, it was a factory default, that could not be fixed. The transmission down shifted into second gear, the clutch would stick, the gears were grinding when in reverse and a metallic noise was heard when down shifting in any gear the dealer replaced the second gear and synchronizers. The sun visor no longer stayed in its position.

Filed Feb 20, 2013 · Steering · 400 miles · MO

As I was driving the dodge dart (2013) the lower control arm bolt for the driver side front suspension either broke, vibrated out, or was never screwed in properly at the plant. The car had 400 miles on it. The steering wheel jerked out of my hands to the left (into oncoming traffic). There was grinding and loud noises as I lost control of the vehicle. The tow truck driver said that the car was missing a bolt when he went to hook the chain up underneath the car. The dealership tried pass it off as, "we alligned it and its ready for you to pick up". I told them I knew the bolt was gone because the tow truck company told me it was. I told them I do not feel safe driving this car. I said I do not want to be a statistic in a class action law suit at a later date. Both chrysler and the dealership refused to address the situation. Lou fusz said it was chrysler's problem and chrysler told me to work with the dealership. They said, "thank god you weren't on the highway". We'll I had my family in this car for 2 weeks driving around in a car that could have hurt or killed someone. I had not signed over the paperwork to my dodge journey yet (which had a class action law suit over the brakes which is why I was wanting to trade it in) but they refused to give me my car back. I said then put me in another car but they wanted to charge me more for the car we wanted. I then asked to give me the cash for the trade in. We have been loyal to chrysler (purchased 7 new cars over the years). The refusal to offer any type of resolution was unbelievable. They register your phone number in a system so when you call in and ask to talk with a manager they direct you right back to the same department who tell you there is nothing they can do. This is not a customer service or "customer loyalty dept" it is a system of continous denial and hopefully you will just get tired and go away.