Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While traveling 70 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost acceleration. In addition, the message "gear shift not available, shift to neutral, engage in reverse" appeared on the message center. Afterwards, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the failure started approximately two weeks ago and was getting worse. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v293000 (power train). Garavel jeep/chrysler/dodge (300 westport ave, norwalk, ct 06851) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
2012 Dodge Dart: jerking or lurching
27 of the 1,081 complaints about the 2012 Dodge Dart describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 30,000
- recalls
- 3
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
I was driving and the car started jerking and shifted to neutral. When turning on my car to leave work the car would not catch a gear it would just go from park to neutral, it has done this several times and has left me stranded. This has occurred 03/28/19, 08/08/19,08/10/19,08/11/19
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v293000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mancari's chrysler dodge jeep ram (4630 w 95th st, oak lawn, il 60453, (833) 372-9600) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the parts were not available. The contact stated that when she released the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would jerk without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The failure mileage was 141,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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
While driving on the highway to work the car will stall and begin to jerk. The engine light will begin to flash while in motion and the car will slow down in speed and then pick back up after a while. After cranking the car it will shut off while still parked. The car will also shut off when slowing down to turn onto another street.
When you put on reverse gear the gear gives jerk and will not hold,,,car has to be restarted and put in reverse gear again...all the lights indication on gear turns red...dodge don't resolve this issue...they just say it is sensor...but it is transmission issue...
Takata recall while my vehicle is in motion on street or highway my vehicle begins to jerk. Also when coming to a stop or having to use my brakes before making or coming to a turn I have to use excessive force to come to a complete stop or to slow down, when doing that my car begins to shake.
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.
"dode dart recall" I received a postage a few months ago about a recall for my dart, everytime I have tried to contact allstar about the recall they have informed me that the parts have yet to arrive., I have had my car a year and a half. Currently everytime I start my car it is saying service transmission on the dash. On several ocassions the car has automatically went into the neural shift, while driving causing me to completly stop in the middle of traffic!!!!!I have almost been into about 4 accidents because of the glitch with my transmission, the air also will work and blow out hot air on one side. Everytime I stop at a stop sign the car struggles to pull off causing my car to jerk tremendously I am destined to get this issued resolved . Allstar still have not contacted me back about the recall, I need my car fixed asap.
Vehicle stalled out in cold weather while I was driving. Car begin to roll back because I was on traveling on a hill. I had to menuver vehicle down hill. After about a minute car started,. Vehicle emergency brake will not hold vehicle on any kind of graded surface. I once parted in friends drive pulled up emergency all the way up turn car off. Went to visit friend a few minute and when came out the house vehicle was rolling backwards. I open the jumped in car meanwhile car was already in street with parted cars and moving traffic. I was able to jump in use foot brake to stop vehicle without insident( took to dealer for repaired 3 times in two years, just repaired last week phase 1 engine failure twice within first year and half. Car sputter and jerked drove rough. Took to dealer repair twice on different occasions. During repair dealer kept vehicle 3 weeks on repair and over a week on the other. Dealer reason for delay was waiting on part. I am very in satisfied with vehicle quality and performance in the three years I had it I'm driving vehicle less and less because of quality issues and reliability issue makes me and my family feel unsafe.
When pumping gas into my car the gas gauge does not always register that I have filled my tank, also when driving on a city street at a lover rate of speed the transmission jerks or acts like its slipping and I have taken my car to a dodge dealer and I cant check the fluid on my transmission because it is a completely sealed transmission and there is no way to check the fluid or even change the fluid, I had also contacted a dodge dealer about a recall notice I have received on my car and they said the parts aren't available yet.
About 1 year ago, the brakes went out while going down a hill on the way to work. They said it was the brake booster and some other part related to that. The brakes have not been working correctly since it was fixed, but the dealership insists that they are fine. I left the car with them for 2 weeks and they could not get the brakes to fail. On 1/15/16 when I pulled into my driveway, the brakes gave way again. I backed up and drove in again, and they did it repeatedly. It was like they couldn't catch or something, you could feel the jerk of the brakes as I tried to apply them. We have been given the run-around for almost a year, and were told that the brakes were fixed and fine. We received a recall notice from chrysler saying there is no permanent fix for the problem, yet they refuse to let us past the entry level people operating the phone. I am in danger every time I have to drive my car. We have gotten no where in the past year with chrysler, and have been repeatedly lied to about the safety of the brakes. The proof of those lies is in the recall which clearly says there is no fix for this problem at the present time. That means that my brakes could fail at any time and I cannot go about my normal life in a panic about driving to and from work, or the grocery store, or have anyone in the car with me, because I am always preparing for an inevitable crash. I should not have to live this way, and they have known all along that there was a problem, and have done nothing to make it right, but have done everything to pretend it did not exist. I should not be forced to continue paying for a car that will one day result in my death or injury. This car should be bought back from me if there is any fairness at all, otherwise I have paid on time for two years on a car that is faulty and dangerous. This puts me at a disadvantage when going to buy a new car with no trade in.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Flash: 2.4L powertrain diagnostic and system improvements. bulletin involves reprogramming the powertrain...
- Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Clutch Pedal Operation X62 Extended Warranty
- Flash: Driveability Enhancements
- Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements
- Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements
- Flash: MIL Illumination P2251- O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
- Risk
- If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- This recall will be replaced by the federal safety agency recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.
Recall number 19V293000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
- Risk
- If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.
Recall number 15V542000 · Recall details
Power train
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with a 1.4L MultiAir turbo engine and dual dry clutch transmission. These vehicles may experience an engine stall when the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
- Risk
- If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N32.
Recall number 13V238000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Dodge Dart jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 2012 Dodge Dart?
27 of 1,081 owner complaints about the 2012 Dodge Dart (2%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Dodge Dart?
There are 3 recalls and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Dodge Dart
Check engine light 98Stalling 86Won't shift 49Won't start 42Brake failure 39Airbag light 35Wipers 33No deployment 27Transmission failure 25Loss of power 22Fire or smoke 21Adaptive cruise 16Engine failure 16Hesitation 16Slipping 15ABS 14Backup camera 11Headlights 10Warning lights 10Misfire 8Spongy pedal 8Steering lock-up 8Tire blowout 8Grinding brakes 7Oil consumption 7Overheating 6Seat belt 6Door locks 5Knocking 5Harsh shifting 5Screen failure 5Power steering loss 5
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