2012 Dodge Dart: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Transmission · SC

Took my vehicle in to have the shifter cable replace due to a current recall. My car would not come out of park because of this, the dealership said that it was fixed but a day later it happened again. I took it back and they had it a day and a half, they finally called to tell me that now my transmission shifter solenoid was bad and that it would be $800 to fix. I took the car immediately to another mechanic because the dealership said that it wasn't part of the recall and I didn't want to pay that amount if I didn't have to. The other mechanic told me to take it back to the dealership after he looked at it because more than likely they caused the damage when they were replacing the bushing. I called and spoke to the manager and he told me that the tech said they didn't damage it and that the recall was all they were told to fix and that they weren't told to fix the issue with the car not coming out of park. I have the paper work that states why the car was there and it states that, that was the reason I brought it in. I've never had so much trouble with a car before. Dodge should have never sold these vehicles. In 2015 they had to replace my entire transmission due to a recall and my vehicle randomly stopping while driving. This vehicle is extremely unsafe. The cruise control has worked intermittently since I bought it new in 2013 and I took back and they said it was fine. My check engine light comes on every other time I get gas telling me that there's a problem with the cap which there isn't, I had it checked.

Filed Aug 10, 2019 · Acceleration · NC

The cruise control will work when it wants to. You can set it the cruise on way to work and go to set it on way home but cruise control not working. Might not work for couple days or a week then it will start working again and work for awhile and then quit working again. This has been an ongoing issue for almost a year. Has there been a recall on this issue

Filed Sep 2, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · AR

The battery has to be replaced every year. The brakes are hard and has a vacuum leak noise . The radio, cd, bluetooth does not work. The cruise control does not work all the time and when it does it will stick on. The buttons on the steering wheel does not work all the time. The front 12v dc does not work. Dodge will not fix it because the warranty is gone, but these problems have been going on since I bought it in 2012. Is there some way I can get dodge to fix these problems without having to pay. There is a lot of dodge dart owners with the same problems and dodge won't recall or fix the problems.

Filed Aug 6, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 27,266 miles · AZ

Takata recall: there has been multiple issues with this car including loss of power, rapid shifting, transmission failure, stalling, and overheating. The check engine light and transmission light have come on multiple times, the tcs and passenger airbag lights have come on and off at the same time. This car has had 2 PCM's replaced, 4 TCM's replaced, 2 transmissions (the last one replaced less than one week ago), 2 sets of spark plugs and coils replaced, timing belt, serpentine, and water pump replaced. The transmission, serpentine, timing belt, and water pump were all replaced on 7/21/17 and now the car is presenting with the same issues. These problems started with the first owner (and were not reported to me) on 8/6/13 and started with me on 4/16/15. As of 8/2/17 I have the same whining noise in the car (which has been diagnosed as the transmission multiple times now), the transmission is unable to shift or lags or shifts too quickly, I can floor the gas peddle and the car will not accelerate, when I let off the brake the car surges forward, the check engine light is back on, and the cruise control is not functional. This car has been in the shop more than I have driven it and dodge keeps repairing it and those repairs last less that one month and the same problem happens again and again. This car is unsafe to drive and dodge has yet to remedy the situation. The car is set to be back in the shop this week and it is currently not drivable and a hazard to myself and others on the road. I would not be able to accelerate to move out of the way of anyone or anything due to the transmission and issues with this vehicle.

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 35,500 miles · OH

While driving, experiencing intermittent issues with low power during acceleration, back firing, misfiring, check engine light & traction control comes on, stays on. Cruise control will not work when this happens. After a few days, corrects itself and is ok for a day or so but continues again. Very concerning in traffic. Clutch went all the way to floor, took to dealership and so far not reoccurring (recall). Electrical issue, possible something staying open, draining battery. After sitting all day, car would not unlock, had to enter car with actual manual unlock. Upon opening, the dash lights were all flashing, the display screen was flashing unreadable images. All instrument panel lights came on, stayed on. When door shut, panel lights went off and the fuel and speedometer gauges starting jumping, opened the door, gauges stopped and lights came on. Wiper blades activated on their own, very slowly. Could not unlock any door or open trunk during this time. Jumped the car, started very quickly. Will need to replace the battery as it is not charging fully. Rear brakes are not wearing properly.. Car mileage 35,500.. Very unhappy with this car's performance.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that the gear shifted out of drive into neutral while the vehicle was in motion. The failure occurred more than once. In addition, the cruise control failed to properly function and various warning indicators and gauges, including the service transmission warning indicator, randomly flashed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train) several months ago. The dealer was notified numerous times, but was unable to determine when the manufacturer would supply the part. The manufacturer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the parts to the dealer. The vehicle failed to start and was unable to be driven. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 15, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 57,000 miles · OK

Problems since day 1 with my 2013 dodge dart. The clutch would stick in and I would have to pop it up with my foot. I would take my car in and even left it for a couple days and they just told me they couldn't reproduce the problem. And the "specialist" said what I was telling them about the clutch was impossible! So I started videoing and posting my clutch issues on youtube. The radio switches stations by itself, it goes off or won't come on. I've had the radio replaced and it still does the same thing! I've had battery issues with the battery draining and ultimately being replaced. The cruise control works about half the time. Dealership ended up replacing the clutch, had my car back 2 days and the clutch went out again. June 11th 2015 took my car in immediately when the rear brake started sticking. They had my car two days and said they adjusted the brake but couldn't reproduce the sound I heard coming from my rear passenger tire. So two weeks go by and I take my car back again demanding they take another look at it. By now the right rear caliber is stuck in and has ruined my rotor and brake pad. Later my car starts spitting and sputtering. Take it to the dealership and they said the only thing they could find wrong is the air flow pipe to the turbo was loose and they tightened it. I decided to go to a new mechanic, he said one of my ignition coils blew. 8 months later my car starts doing the same thing and my mechanic says another ignition coil blew. And he cannot get one for my exact car because they are all on back order with dodge! He also informs me that there are 3 computers in my car and they are not talking to each other. It took them a while to figure out it was the ignition coil because the computer did not alert that to their tester. Now my check engine light is on again and after 3 technicians looked at my car they said I need a new turbo.

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 Sep 30, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 30,000 miles · MI

Eight months after purchasing the vehicle the bcm (body control module) failed causing door locks and trunk release not the function this happened while the vehicle wasstationary or in motion on city streets or the highway. After the bcm was replaced the interior lights stop functioning along with the dashboard lights flickering. This also happened while the vehicle wasstationary or in motion on city streets or the highway. The vehicle traction control and cruise control both malfunction while the vehicle wasstationary or in motion on city streets or the highway. Https://youtu.be/b7loromdbhs https://youtu.be/qclhywt17ik https://youtu.be/jyhg7dpqndq https://youtu.be/jdtthgryv6w

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · VA

I bought my car on may 6, 2013 and I have been taking my car to whitten brothers in ashland virginia for all the service and repair work. On june 13, 2013 I had a recall done and all of the repairs started.the air bag wiring and harnesses replaced in june 2013. The turbo has been replace 4 times as of august 27, 2015. The waste gate actuator has been replace 3 times. 08/12/14 the vacuum sensor signal replaced power brake check valve and sadder and repaired 2 wires going to the vacuum sensor. Transmission control module has been replaced twice on 09/11/15. On 06/26/14 the cruise control switch was replaced but still does not work properly because the car is always having a problem which will stop it from working. On 06/26/14 the control panel was replaced. On 02/18/15 PCM radio wiring, right front door and subwoofer speakers replaced. On 08/27/15 front struts and back shock absorbers replaced. On 09/01/15 replaced battery and transmission light came on. I have recently had all the updates done on my car while its been in the shop and now I am tired of being taken advantage of by chrysler. I should not have to lose thousands of dollars to trade or sell my car back to a dealer to get out of this nightmare. I want my car recalled back for a full refund because of the reoccurring problems I keep having. I have sent a lemon law letter to chrysler on september 14, 2014 and put them on notice about all the problems with this car and demanded a buy back which in turn they gave me an extended warranty which has covered all the repair expenses. I also just settled a law suit with chrysler through the law offices of krohn and moss in chicago the lawyer did not pursue my case in court due to being out of state. So therefore, I only won $5,000.00 to cover the attorney fee of $3,500.00 leaving me $1,500.00. My total purchase price was $21,671.00 and that is what I am fighting for!

Filed Jun 5, 2015 · Electrical · 42,515 miles · MN

I purchased by vehicle approximately two years ago and the battery, rather suddenly, died on me turning onto a busy street causing the car to stop working without a rolling start. Upon inspection of the car, a mechanic and friend of mine found "shady" work done on certain parts of the electrical system. I believe it was inside the distribution box, was found what seemed to be a fuse attached to a chunk of plastic that was just dangling in the box by just the wire and the box itself had be held closed by zip ties after seemingly having been forced open during a previous service. After the battery was replaced, car still exhibited problems with the cruise control requiring additional service.

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 59,980 miles · OH

To add to a long list of issues with this vehicle we now have a very serious one that chrysler does not cover in the powertrain warranty. On thanksgiving when getting ready to leave a store my wife put the vehicle into what she thought was 1st only to begin going into reverse. Thankfully there was nothing behind at the time. We discovered that you can put the vehicle into reverse at any speed or anytime without the use of the shift release. Upon taking the vehicle to the dealer they stated that the shifter needs replaced as the cable broke free. They also discover that the reverse shift sensor had gone bad as well which may have been causing the traction control light to come on and the cruise control to stop working. This is but another issue that there where no warning lights, bells or whistles yet everything is ok because the computer says it is. This vehicle is a death trap, they will not fix even though it is a known issue since 2012 when they first release the vehicle. Apparently someone needs to die for it to be a serious enough issue.. Chrysler needs to be made to step up and take responsibility for their shoddy products. Our heater core is leaking, turbo intermittent, engine surges (RPM's) etc.