2012 Dodge Dart steering problems

Filed Nov 5, 2019 · Steering · 64,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While operating the vehicle, a helicopter type noise was present coming from the steering column and the ABS and traction control indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Acceleration, Steering · 101,618 miles · NY

Feels funny when you shift gears

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 80,000 miles · CO

I was driving down the highway when it was raining then it stopped then it started up again and went to turn on my wipers and they wouldnt turn on, so I called a buddy of mine thats a mechanic and he told me its probly the steering column ribbon broke and sure enough I took it to dodge and thats what it was. This should be recalled for a defect and should be replaced at no charge this is a almost $500.00 part to replace it.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 47,000 miles · MI

I bought a dodge dart 2013 limited edition (or was talked into it by your salespeople) I wanted this to be my last car and I actually really liked it. Then I started having transmission problems with the car shifting into neutral randomly. I took it to a dodge dealer but the problem persisted. This happened three times and they said they did everything they could. A lemon law firm contacted me and said they could replace the car if I had 3 occurrences with receipts which I submitted to them. They said chrysler was giving me $3900. I was confused because I thought they were giving me enough to replace the car. They explained chrysler didn't want to do that. I actually forgot about it (that was 2016) and thought the issue had been fixed so I was happy. Now this past july 4th 2019 my transmission problems have returned. My car has 48,000 only and not even the dodge extended warranty (which I wanted to now purchase) do not cover 2013 models. That speaks volumes to me. They know they sold me a lemon and one that is not safe. I can't afford a new car and have now learned that lemons are bought and sold back to the public. I will never buy or speak well about chrysler again. You are a fraudulent company. I wanted a honda originally but was talked out of it by neighbors who work for chrysler. I will be calling deena centofanti from channel 2 fox to tell her I was sold an unsafe car and I am stuck with it. They already know that chrysler knew the system design was faulty in 2012 but released the 2013 anyway. Shameful.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Steering · 89,000 miles · VA · crash

I was driving down the highway on my way to work in the morning, and coming around a turn my steering jerked to the right making my car swerve off the highway and through a couple yards, the accident left the car a total loss I have a 1 year old daughter and a wife what if they were with me and the accident was much worse than it was I could have been killed due to this car, I've had the car for about 3 years and in total it was in the shop for about 12 months of the time I have had it this is by far the worst car you can own and it is a death trap I would not recommend this car to anyone

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Steering, Transmission · NY

I purchased the car july 2017 and has been at the dealer 5 times due to problems. I had a reoccurring issue with the battery light coming up, the dealer found no issues with the battery. March 2018 the battery sign lit up followed by a slew of other signals, including a power steering lock signal and the car started shaking. I was driving when this happened, then the power steering locked. I was able to pull the steering wheel hard enough and luckily found a parking lot where I could park the park since I was in a heavily transited area. Attached is a picture I took after I was able to safely park the car. The car was towed to the dealership and they found no issues with the car, I had to pay $250+ for this. November 2018, the bluetooth does not connect, the odometer is blinking continuously and the car shakes when at a stop. Turns out to be that the bluetooth console needed to be changed ($900+ cost), a tune up was needed 'badly' ($400+) and there was believed to be a problem with a piece of the transmission that was causing the car to shake. The powertrain warranty would cover the cost of this last issue if it was found to be that this was the problem. If it was found that the transmission part was not causing the shaking, we would need to cover the $600+ cost for the labor. We are in process of dealing this matter with a manager at the dealership, since we do not want to keep this car.

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Steering, Transmission · NY

I purchased the car july 2017 and has been at the dealer 5 times due to problems. I had a reoccurring issue with the battery light coming up, the dealer found no issues with the battery. March 2018 the battery sign lit up followed by a slew of other signals, including a power steering lock signal, the car started shaking and the power steering locked. I was at the light making a left when this happened. I was able to pull the steering wheel hard enough to make the left and luckily found a parking lot where I could park since I was in a heavily transited area. Attached is a picture I took after I was able to safely park the car. The car was towed to the dealership and they found no issues with the car, I had to pay $250+ for this. November 2018, the bluetooth does not connect, the odometer is blinking continuously and the car shakes when at a stop. The dealership has had the car for three weeks and turns out to be that the bluetooth console needed to be changed ($900+ cost), a tune up was needed 'badly' ($400+) and there was believed to be a problem with a piece of the transmission that was causing the car to shake. The powertrain warranty would cover the cost of this last issue if it was found to be that this was the problem. If it was found that the transmission part was not causing the shaking, we would need to cover the $600+ cost for the labor. We are in process of dealing this matter with a manager at the dealership, since we do not want to keep this car.

Filed Oct 2, 2018 · Steering · 130,000 miles · DE

Power steering goes in and out due to shortage to terminal. Causes entire dash board to flicker or car not to start. Traction control comes on middle of driving and will not turn off.

Filed Sep 13, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · CA

Takata recall this car is garbage ! Dodge shouldn't make this model anymore. I've been having problems two years in of having this car. I had to start changing tires so many time. Air always goes down, tires keep getting those air balls. (no I don't park close to the sidewalk or hit the sidewalk) my steering wheel always cracks everytime I turn it. My whole car shakes ! I press the brakes and it goes crazy. My engine messed up too (it had water inside) I had to fix some heating hose ! My window button stuggles to go up ?I had to change my battery three time ! Keep in mind I got this car new. Zero everything ! For 6 years ! I've put so much money on a car I haven't even finished paying ! A car needs thing to get fixed but not like this! Just isn't normal. Garage of a car! Dodge dart sxt 2013 ! Don't waste your money or time on this car. Save yourself.

Filed Aug 21, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 4 miles · NY

I have an ongoing issue about the battery sign coming on sporadically. I took the car 3x to the dealer and nothing was found to be wrong. A couple of month later at least 5 different signs came up while driving, a warning about the power steering also appeared briefly and the steering wheel locked while driving. Luckily I was able to maneuver the car to a safe zone. I had the car towed to the dealership and yet again they found nothing, they told me that no signs appeared. Attached is the one picture I was able to take once I was able to move to a safe zone. Im just scared to drive the car and have this happen again, more so since went that happened I had my two small children with me in the car. I also have a video but I cant upload it.