2012 Dodge Dart: misfire or rough idle

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Engine · 77,600 miles · ND

Dodge darts of this model year including mine have a problem with the turbocharger. Problems within the setup create a "turbo underboost" condition, which prompts a check engine light, and throws the car into limp mode. This is often accompanied by a lack of power from the engine and a rough idle, or stalling at idle. In my case it happened while I leaving a city, and I did not have the power to accelerate to highway speed. After pulling over and re-starting the car, this issue is temporarily resolved. This is such an issue with this model year that there is a north america wide back-order on the new-turbo with this issue corrected. For many like me, this expense is out-pocket or for a lucky few, still covered by factory warranty. I believe that the frequency and severity of this issue warrants a recall and proper fix if the turbocharger setup. The issue is corrected on 2014+ model years, which is an indication that fca was aware of the issue.

Filed Jun 23, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 47,782 miles · MA

Again here I am with a check engine light on and my car is bucking and unsafe!!! I will bring it in tomorrow but I bought a tool that reads codes here are the codes p0352 error ignition coil b primary/ secondary circuit malfunction. And cylinder 2 misfire unsafe to drive. This happened while driving. You just picked up the car for same thing on june 10!!!!! Less than 10 days and it is acting up again. Do you want me to get into a bad accident. Because I am scared to death to drive my car. This is about 6th time in less than 6 months for same issues.

Filed Jan 4, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 40,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that there had been multiple failures pertaining to the emergency brake and turbos. Also, the vehicle misfired and failed to start several times. While on an incline, the vehicle reversed when the emergency brake was applied. The dealer (baxter chrysler dodge jeep ram omaha (17950 burt st, omaha, ne 68118, (402) 800-1230) was notified of the failures and diagnosed that the emergency brake needed to be replaced a third time because a porcelain piece surrounding the center electrode fractured and a plug came out of a piston top associated with the cylinder walls, which damaged the catalytic converter, the turbo, and the long block. The dealer replaced the parts. The contact was uncertain if the oem parts that were replaced caused the failures because, after the repairs, the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The manufacturer recommended that the vehicle be taken to the dealer. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · MD

Engine began to run roughly and then stalled in traffic while at a light. Managed to restart after several tires with gauges clicking and dash lights flickering and drove home. Car will not start now although lights and radio function normally.

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 Aug 2, 2016 · Electrical · 19,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that the vehicle's manual climate control, fan speed, and temperature fluctuated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was returned to the dealer where it was diagnosed that essential sensors were misfiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2015 · Transmission · 18,500 miles · KY

It had rained and I was maneuvering my automatic transmission 2013 dodge dart out of a tight spot, when placing in reverse and breaking to change to forward, the engine shook and felt like it was going to stall out. I revved the engine to keep it from stalling. There is vibration that you can feel when sitting at a light, possibly a rough idle. U-connect is not working. When more than one thing is on, such as radio or AC, and you go to open window, you can feel a power drain. I am not sure if all these thing have to do with electrical, power-train or both.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 14,000 miles · CA

Issues with transmission, gears and power. After parking my car and attempting to restart the car would not turn on, multiple lights came on the dash board, and message read that my car did not recognize the gear. Was not able to start car. It was towed to the dealership. On another occasion, I was driving about 30 MPH and my car stop working, lost all power and it took about 5 minutes before I was able to use the gears. On multiple occasions the car wont recognize the gears used and it will act as though it is in neutral. I have also experienced a decline of power while driving as well as back firing in the engine when cylinders misfire. Heated seats don't always work and the key fobs don't always work.