My vehicle is completely unreliable. Any time the speed reaches 40 MPH or more it gives a transmission service message and shuts off. Additionally if it is idle for any length of time (as in a drive-thru) it will shut off then as well. There has been a recall on this car but the parts are not even available. I have a piece of junk in my driveway that I am currently making payments on as well as full coverage insurance. Very fed-up and disappointed that I have no leagle recourse!!! I am just expected to continue to pay for an undriveable car.
2012 Dodge Dart transmission complaints
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Came up to a stop sign, drove off and went to shift into 2nd (standard transmission) and my shifter was loose. Gear is stuck in first.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. While driving at various speeds, the gear shift malfunctioned. The dealer stated that the transmission fluid was not due to be changed; however, the owners manual indicated that the transmission fluid needed to be changed at 50,000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired and the transmission fluid was not changed. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/21/2016*lj the consumer stated there was an odor inside the vehicle, after driving for a while. Updated 04/28/16.
Certain times car will not start. Once vehicle is able to start dash will say service transmission and gear not available. That is for forward or reverse. While driving feels like transmission would shift from 1 to 3 gear. No power and absolutely no awnser from dealership on problem
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I got a recall letter for the TCM (that was a month ago.) have had my car in three times because it wouldn't start since I got the letter . Had to have it towed two of the three times. Was in yesterday & was told the problem is the recalled part & there is nothing they can do until I get the second notice stating the part is ready . It is a gamble every time I go to start my car as to whether or not I will be able to get where I'm going . The car has shifted into neutral on 3 separate occasions all of which has been @ a stop sign with my foot on the brake . If this isn't going to be resolved till sometime in january maybe there should be dealer cars made available for us to use . I bought a new car so I would have reliable transportation & I'm not feeling that's what I've got right now . I love my car but I'm very frustrated right now. Thank you
I have a 2013 dodge dart. After 2 years, the clutch suddenly stuck to the floor, the vehicle inoperable; it needed a new master cylinder. A few months later, I started noticing it sticking again, but it could be pulled out by using my foot to pop it back out. So I promptly took it to the dealer. They said everything was normal. Last month, the clutch went out again. Had to be towed to the dealer. Now it seems they are replacing the entire clutch kit. Told me the flywheel was completely burned out. And tried to blame my driving, saying the flywheel was normal when they evaluated it. No way, dodge. Now they've had my car since november 16th, today being dec. 3, and it still won't be fixed until well into next week. And the rental car is out of my pocket.
I have not been notified at all on my recalls. There has been several things I've called my dealership on and I thought it had been fixed not knowing it was a recall. But it is not fixed. My transmission won't let me put car in reverse very easy. My car engine rpms get higher when I approach to stop. It acts like it's not getting enough fuel st times like it cuts out. My bluetooth is hard to connect. My front driver tire has wore out 2 side walls tires but has never went flat but never shows it's very low but it is never the same as others. My car front driver makes a noise like suspension is messed up and it's very rough riding. I no longer get good gas mileage. When I go to park my car it wants to roll aft err being put in park. The breaks are very touchy. Barely graze the pedal and you'll hit the steering wheel. I wanted a new car all my life and after 35 years I was finally able to get one and I'm still in the same position as before. Please help on what to-do considering I've yet to even receive anything about my car having any recall. And I've got 2 kids that I'm raising alone andi'm it says can cause accident why can't I get a replacement car till they get the parts to make my car safe. I'm very unhappy
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
This car when cold.he runs,// when it is hot stop inexplicably..I want know .what to do because I live in venezuela..//here you can not afford to fix it ...ineed your help..please..so I work at the embassy of brazil..;;I worked in new york..I brought this car there ..you guys think it is possible ..chyrysler seek this car here to fix for me..so I love this car..now I bought grand cherokee,,.but ilove my dodge..this car has only7.000.miles ..now my car just gets in garage...obs obs..avery sad thing happened to me I was in miami chrysler store in ventura .they sold me the wrong computer.;and even stayed wth my old computer ..they sold me this computer doesn't.plugue cables in my car ...please helpe me...
Backing out of driveway the gearshift stood on reverse. I had to engage emergency brakes to stop. The gearshift stood in reverse and will not move to any other gear. Towed to dealer and found it was the gearshift cable dislodged. I had to pay 390.00 dollars to get it repaired. The vehicle is less than 3 years and the shift gear cable snapped. Thank god there were no vehicles or pedestrians present.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the ignition key became stuck in the vehicle on numerous occasions. The failure mileage was unknown.
The car won't start, service transmission indicator light, check engine light comes on, car makes loud noise from the engine. The car moves real slow and it doesn't shift gears and the prdn are all lit in red.
Car stalled while operating under full power on the interstate. It took approx. 3 minutes and it finally restarted. Took car to dealership. They state car is not part of any recall based on VIN #. They state stalling was result of extremely low oil. However, the care has no leak and does not burn oil. It is synthetic oil and it simply break downs and dissipates. I don't believe them. This is the second time this car has done this and the first time they re-flashed the computer with a software patch to fix problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 12/30/15*lj updated 2/23/2016*js
I received a notice about a recall r42. My dealer still does not have the part
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The contact experienced the failure prior to receiving the recall notification. The contact stated that the vehicle would began to accelerate while applying the brakes.the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer numerous times where it was finally diagnosed that the transmission control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but not per the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair and was still waiting on the necessary parts. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 9,400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving approximately 34 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and jerked forward without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train). The failure mileage was 4,907.
Reverse cable for the manual transmission snapped clean off. Dealership claiming that it is not covered on warranty because it is not considered an internal part.
When I'm driving the car sometimes I will press the gas but it will not go it rolls back...often when this happens I'm in traffic. I took the car back to the dealership numerous times and they say nothing is wrong. They even told me it was dealing with the hill assist but I explained to them when this happens I'm not on a hill. My children and I have almost had numerous wrecks. I recently received the recall letter about this issue (r42) but the letter states they do not have the parts to fix this issue at this time and this issue can cause wrecks but they will not do a manufacture buy back. Also my heal/cool and gas gauge shakes the gauge will some fluctuate up and down, I told the dealership and they ignored me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running and the driver side door open, it rolled away. The contact attempted to re-enter the vehicle to engage the emergency brake, but wasknocked to the ground by the door. The vehicle rolled over the contact's legs and crashed into a house. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the right and left leg and left hand that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving at 55 MPH, the transmission slipped into neutral. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The details of the failure were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.
While driving on the highway in the fast lane, my gas pedal went all the way to the floor and my car lost all acceleration and steering became hard to turn. When this happened most of my car engine lights were blinking and when I placed the car in park the vehicle didn't notice it was in park. Thankfully I was able to get off to the emergency shoulder. I took the car into the dealership where they told me there was a recall notice in august 26th which was just sent out to dodge dart owners. The dealership told me it would cost me 1,500-2,000 to fix the problem, money which I do not have so I traded in my car with negative equity, and the dealership, I believe was very non-professional and took advantage of the situation. They also showed me an incorrect nada price chart for the trade-in value to my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train) however, the recall was expected to begin on october 24, 2015. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to reverse due to the gear shift being unable to shift. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle experienced the failure three times on its way. The failure was unable to be determined. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,222.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that the dealer did not disclose that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train). Within a week of purchasing the vehicle, it had to be taken back because there was a bubble in the front passenger side tire. The dealer replaced the tire. In addition, two weeks later, the service transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was riding roughly and the battery was replaced. Within a week, the service transmission warning light flashed again. The dealer was notified a third time and the contact called and received no response from the dealer. A second dealer was contacted and scheduled an appointment on october 16, 2015. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that the part was not available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Ongoing clutch/hydraulic problems have caused me to be in several unsafe situations. First safety concern was due to car stalling when attempting to accelerate from a stop. There were several times that improper clutch engagement caused the car to jerk and die at a stop. Second concern was from difficulty shifting gears in stop and go traffic due to clutch not engaging fully. Third concern was from total system failure (19426 miles): exited interstate highway and depressed clutch to shift to neutral. While depressing the clutch I heard a loud pop/clunk sound and the clutch instantly dropped to the floor. I then started smelling the clutch burning and had no ability to shift or engage gears. I was left in the middle of the roadway and had to push my vehicle to a safe location on the shoulder of the road thanks to the help of some people that stopped. After towing the vehicle to the dealership for repair, I was told the flywheel, pressure plate, and clutch needed to be replaced (19,426 miles). Fourth concern was a failure of the clutch (approx 34,735 miles): after backing out of a driveway the clutch stuck to the floor and would not return to the normal position causing the inability to shift. After restarting vehicle I had to lift clutch by hand and pump clutch to regain hydraulic pressure. I was told clutch had failed and was blamed for failure from riding clutch mileage problems first reported (I continued to mention problems on later visits): 1555 - noise releasing clutch 2072 - resistance and engagement changing in the clutch mileage/repairs made: 5905 - master cylinder/actuator replaced 19426 - clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel replaced 34747 - clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, and slave cylinder replaced (awaiting amended repair order) after latest repair the car is back in shop due to returned hydraulic pressure variance
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