2012 Dodge Dart: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 30,000 miles · NY

I purchased my dodge dart at 21,000 miles. 30,000 miles car shuts off on highway. Total power loss. Dodge was able to limit the problem however ran rough and at about 45000 miles car shifted hard now at 70000 dodge tells me it's the transmission valve body. 3,000 dollar repair. At this point car is not worth 3000. Still shuts off completely while driving. Transmission control module is recalled for the 2013 dart however not my VIN# ????? I see tons of people with the same issues even cases against dodge for this model. However they are unwilling to help me out with any issues I bring to their attention. Unfortunate. For me.

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 47,000 miles · UT

The clutch gets stuck on the floor and I'm unable to shift gears. This happens on a daily basis. I've been stuck in my drive way because I can't get the gear into the reverse position. Same this has happened in traffic where I'm stuck because I can get the gear into first to move the car forward. Once I do get the gear to go the car shoots forward dangerously. There is also a significant loss of power. When trying to drive up a hill the car can barely move and the rpms go higher yet there's no power.

Filed Feb 11, 2019 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · IN · fire

Tamara recall. I was driving my dart home from work this evening when I noticed a power loss and a burning smell. Once I pulled car over I realized it was on fire. Fire started just by the battery. The car is a total loss.

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 64,398 miles · CA

I have taken this vehicle into elk grove dodge 4 times for the transmission safety recall. Each time the transmission goes out. June 15, 2018 was the last time the transmission went out. Elk grove dodge replaced the transmission.with approximately 59,893 miles on the car. Approximately 1.5 months ago 6 months later I was on the free way and all of a sudden the vehicle jumped out of gear and went into neutral. I then lost power to the engine and almost crashed into the center divide. I contacted elk grove dodge when I finally got home with the vehicle. The service manager advised me that they were not going to honor their warranty even if it was under safety recall. I contacted dodge resolutions dept. Spoke to a guy by the name of chance. This guy is taking his dear sweet time in helping me. This vehicle is a lemon and chrysler is starting to refuse to do anything about this problem.

Filed Dec 22, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 44,000 miles · NM

Was driving the car down the freeway when all the warning lights on the dash lit up. The car lost power steering and started to shut down. I had to fight to get it off the road since the power steering was gone. All the lights remained lit up. I believe it's the PCM do to other recall but my car is a manual and the recall is for automatics only.

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 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 Jul 25, 2017 · Engine · 77,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While the contact's wife was driving 10 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to john hiester chrysler dodge jeep (940 n main st, lillington, nc 27546) where it was diagnosed that the rings and pistons had cracked due to the contact putting an aftermarket cbv valve on the vehicle. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that since the failure was caused by the contact using an aftermarket part, they could not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2017 · Engine · 66,100 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the vehicle lost engine power and shut off without warning. The contact placed the vehicle in park and restarted the vehicle. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and slowly lost power, but never shut off. The contact moved the vehicle to the road shoulder and then drove home with the hazard lights activated until the power returned to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 66,100.

Filed Apr 15, 2017 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · AZ

After the recall on my car was fixed 3 weeks later I lost power to my breaks. The breaks made an air hissing noise, the pedal popped up and wouldn't depress more than 1/2 inch. I had to use the e-brake to get the car stopped from a low speed.

Filed May 17, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 12,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power intermittently and excessive oil consumption. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that it needed a new battery. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that oil was added in the vehicle every week or every two weeks; however, the failure occurred twelve times. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed May 8, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · MO

Gauges will freeze while driving, but reset after 20 minutes. Has happened on 4 separate occurences. While driving down an expressway at 50mph in the city, the car lost boost(pressure from the turbo) causing it to lose power dramatically reducing safety and fuel economy. The car lost the ability to mert speed limit and slowing down traffic behind and the ability to get up a hill in my area. Research has shown countless other people being affected by the p0299 low pressure code.