2012 Dodge Dart: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Feb 5, 2024 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into drive or reverse with a message stating that the gear was not available. The service transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local transmission and a diagnostic test was performed. The contact was informed that the dual clutch was inoperable. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that after further diagnostic testing, it was determined that the Transmission Control Module and actuator had failed. The contact stated that as per the Mopar website, the vehicles was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V542000 (Power Train). The contact informed the dealer of the failure and was instructed to take the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not yet towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2021 · Transmission · 82,420 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was a loud abnormal pop sound coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the clutch was all the way to the floor and that the gear shifter was loose and would not shift out of gear. In addition, there was an abnormal burning from the clutch. The contact had to slowly coast and veered to the side of the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence; then towed to a local dealer who diagnosed that the shifter cable and pressure plate were damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,420.

Filed Oct 21, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

I was driving on a busy highway. Have a manual transmission. Rpms started going up and down,like I was revving the engine,but was not pushing in gas pedal. Put clutch in to get off an exit, and the clutch stuck to the floor and the car would not go into gear. Left on very busy highway with a child!

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · 58,000 miles · PA

Car parked in driveway. Start car and go to back up. Shift to reverse, gear doesn't change. Car doesn't move. Still says it's in park. Car won't shift gears.

Filed Aug 30, 2019 · Brakes, Transmission · 115,536 miles · IL

While driving and shifting through an intersection I was no longer able to shift into gear. I was stuck in gear. 2 weeks prior my parking break would not engage, as the break caliper was stuck open

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · VA

I was pulling out of my driveway and went to shift from reverse to drive. My shift would move, but my car was stuck in neutral. I had to push my car out of the road and since it was not in park, could not completely turn it off and remove my key. I set the emergency brake and had to disconnect battery since accessories would not turn off. Car was towed to dealership on 08/09/2019. Per recall, the recall covers dodge dart compact cars from 2013 through 2016 with six-speed automatic transmissions. The company says a bushing can fail, causing the shifter cable to come loose from the transmission. That means when a driver shifts to park or another gear, the gear may not change and the car could roll away. Parts for recall will not be available until september. Dealership cannot fix at this time and manufacturer offered no assistance.

Filed Aug 3, 2019 · 123,000 miles · AL

My husband was parking my car he went to put the gearshift in reverse and it would not move from drive. The car then would not shift into any other gears we had the car towed. It starts and everything but it cannot be shifted into gear I saw a recall saying that you guys recalled the gear thing for the transmission in my car the only problem is the dealerships are saying they don't have the part I need my car fixed asap

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While reversing down the driveway, the vehicle stalled and became stuck in park in the middle of the road. The gear shifter would not move out of the park position. The contact called the police and they had to block the road. The contact was later able to move the gear shifter out of park. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · 67,000 miles · TN

Dodge dart 2013 -april 2019 recall dodge dart would not shift into park and past neutral, and then it would not shift out of neutral and key could not be removed when attempting to park at a business on 06/30/2019 car was towed and left at a firestone for repairs with key still in ignition and dashboard lights remaining on in the vehicle overnight due to the neutral gear.

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 19, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · IN

My car will hesitate to speed up, and feels like the transmission jumps randomly while driving. Last year, it got stuck in neutral when I parked - wouldn't go into drive although I could move the gear shifter. Ongoing electrical issues with backup camera and uconnect.

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While the contact's husband was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle would not shift gears. The failures occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to farrish chrysler jeep dodge ram (located at 9610 fairfax blvd, fairfax, va 22031, (703) 273-0200) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module was unresponsive and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and updated to the latest software, but the failures recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 45,000.