2012 Dodge Dart: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Transmission · 49,311 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact stated that the computer would not allow the vehicle to restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to cma's valley chrysler dodge jeep ram (320 lee jackson hwy, staunton, va 24401, (540) 213-8800) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The contact was provided an estimate of $5,500 for the repairs. The contact received a recall notice per the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v293000(power train). The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was not repaired, but the contact was still awaiting an official diagnoses for the failure evidence shows manufactures defect but no conclusion. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,450. Consumer stated vehicle is totaled.

Filed Oct 22, 2019 · Transmission · 8,000 miles · VA

I bought this car new in 2013. Few months after, the first issue appeared, it shifts to neutral while I am driving. It has put me in very dangerous situations many times. I got a recall, and fixed. After a while another issue popped up, the shift lever can be moved to d but the transmission stayed in p. Again many times I got stuck in the road, in bad situation. I had to check with a mechanic and spend around $500 to replace the shift cable. The problem was solved for few weeks, and appeared again. And then the second recall came. I took my car to the dealer (safford springfield va) and got fixed, but for 2 days only, and the problem has worsen. I called the dealer to bring the car to be checked. I was told the shift cable is ok. But why it has worsen after the shift cable was "fixed". After 2 days "service transmission" popped up. I drove my car to the same dealer and after one hour I got called to inform me that my car needs transmission replacement for $8500. It is nightmare I had with this junk. The transmission is very bad since the first day. I need to an explanation and a solution to this issue. If I don't hear from you I will rise this issue to the court.

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Transmission · 54,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that the transmission service warning indicator illuminated while driving. The vehicle was later taken to northwest hills chrysler jeep dodge ram (2033e main st, torrington, ct 06790, (860) 482-0700) where the contact was informed that there was an unknown recall regarding the bracket in the transmission. The dealer diagnosed that a new transmission control module (TCM) was needed. The technician informed the contact that the TCM was part of the recall. The vehicle was repaired. After the repair, while driving, the transmission was not shifting correctly. When the contact arrived home, the gear shifter failed to shift out of gear. The vehicle was towed back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that there was electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number. 59535744. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · Transmission · 11,800 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving at any speed, the transmission would slip into neutral without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over, disconnected the battery, reconnected the battery, restarted the engine, and the vehicle drove normally. In addition, the check engine and transmission indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission was made by alfa romeo. The vehicle was taken to alfa romeo burlingame (2 california dr, burlingame, ca 94010, (877) 895-2009) where the mechanic stated that a new transmission would be $7,000. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact went to another unknown dealer and was informed that a computer update was needed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and were working with the local dealer. The failure mileage was 11,800. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving on the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was pushed over to the side of the road by the driver and another person. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to athens dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 4145 atlanta hwy, athens, ga 30606, (706) 549-7555) where it was diagnosed that the engine and transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated the driver had to place a rock under the wheel to keep it from rolling backwards. The contact also stated that the gear shifter seized while driving. The contact did not recall if a warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to akins ford (located at 220 w may st, winder, ga 30680, (770) 867-9136) where it was diagnosed and repaired. The contact stated that she was not aware of what was diagnosed or replaced, but believed it pertained to the transmission. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v293000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the recall was for the gear shifter and not the transmission. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Transmission · 153,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated that the transmission cable came undone while attempting to park the vehicle. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle from rolling since it could not be placed in the park gear. The vehicle was towed to oxmoor chrysler dodge jeep ram (4520 shelbyville rd, louisville, ky 40207, (502) 895-4520) where it was diagnosed that they would have to replace the transmission cable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v293000 (power train). The failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · AL

The powertrain control module was reprogrammed and the transmission control module was reprogrammed under warranty on august 29, 2013. March 13, 2015 the check engine light was coming on and the dealership had noted that several modules have stored code for lost communications with TCM module u0101-00. Pcm needed flash update which was done. Tcm was replaced and reprogrammed. On saturday, august 25, 2018. We then had problems with the car shifting into gear when leaving parked position. Could not reverse or go forward. We could physically put it into gear but the car itself would not shift properly. It then went into limp mode. On sunday, august 26 it happened again while parked. We drove it to crowfoot dodge on monday, august 27. As we were bringing it in the car went to limp mode as driving. So we left it where it stopped. We called the dodge mechanic and he told us that he thought the problem was the transmission control module. They needed to order the part but it should be fixed on wednesday. The part was not there on wednesday nor thursday. We then called on friday and was told that they replaced the transmission control module and the car still had some internal transmission problem. On the statement they wrote that the actuator for 1 clutch and 3 was faulty and because it was integrated into the transmission the whole transmission needs to replaced for $11,000. This car's warranty expired on june 29, 2018 and 140,000 km's current read. As the transmission control module has been a problem previously while we were still in warranty.

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 64,398 miles · CA

I have taken this vehicle into elk grove dodge 4 times for the transmission safety recall. Each time the transmission goes out. June 15, 2018 was the last time the transmission went out. Elk grove dodge replaced the transmission.with approximately 59,893 miles on the car. Approximately 1.5 months ago 6 months later I was on the free way and all of a sudden the vehicle jumped out of gear and went into neutral. I then lost power to the engine and almost crashed into the center divide. I contacted elk grove dodge when I finally got home with the vehicle. The service manager advised me that they were not going to honor their warranty even if it was under safety recall. I contacted dodge resolutions dept. Spoke to a guy by the name of chance. This guy is taking his dear sweet time in helping me. This vehicle is a lemon and chrysler is starting to refuse to do anything about this problem.

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 63,861 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving 75 MPH, the engine started revving, but the vehicle could not accelerate. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder and shut off. The contact had to wait an hour before the vehicle would restart. The vehicle was driven back home and later to an independent mechanic where it was initially diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer (crown chrysler jeep dodge ram dublin, 6350 perimeter loop rd, dublin, oh 43017, (888) 739-0282) where it was diagnosed that the electronic control module (ECM) failed. The part was ordered and the repairs were made, but the failure occurred while driving on the highway again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ECM burned out the hydraulic actuator and the clutch, which caused slipping. The contact was informed that the actuator and the clutch needed to be replaced. The contact was waiting to hear back from the dealer and the manufacturer. The first repairs were covered under the federal emissions warranty. The contact was waiting to find out if the latest repairs would be covered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 63,861.

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 94,000 miles · LA

Over three times while driving my autostick not available and service transmission light has come on. Car sputters and comes to a stop. Once it happened on a 23 mile bridge where I was almost in an accident because of it. Dealership has had car over 5 times and the second transmission failed same day I got my car back. I still do not have my car back *tt

Filed Nov 15, 2017 · Airbags · 66,774 miles · TX · crash

I was involved in a 3 car collision on a city highway. My vehicle was impacted pretty badly and sustained substantial damage. The airbags should have deployed but did not! I also had to replace the transmission about a month ago due to a faulty transmission.

Filed Aug 6, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 27,266 miles · AZ

Takata recall: there has been multiple issues with this car including loss of power, rapid shifting, transmission failure, stalling, and overheating. The check engine light and transmission light have come on multiple times, the tcs and passenger airbag lights have come on and off at the same time. This car has had 2 PCM's replaced, 4 TCM's replaced, 2 transmissions (the last one replaced less than one week ago), 2 sets of spark plugs and coils replaced, timing belt, serpentine, and water pump replaced. The transmission, serpentine, timing belt, and water pump were all replaced on 7/21/17 and now the car is presenting with the same issues. These problems started with the first owner (and were not reported to me) on 8/6/13 and started with me on 4/16/15. As of 8/2/17 I have the same whining noise in the car (which has been diagnosed as the transmission multiple times now), the transmission is unable to shift or lags or shifts too quickly, I can floor the gas peddle and the car will not accelerate, when I let off the brake the car surges forward, the check engine light is back on, and the cruise control is not functional. This car has been in the shop more than I have driven it and dodge keeps repairing it and those repairs last less that one month and the same problem happens again and again. This car is unsafe to drive and dodge has yet to remedy the situation. The car is set to be back in the shop this week and it is currently not drivable and a hazard to myself and others on the road. I would not be able to accelerate to move out of the way of anyone or anything due to the transmission and issues with this vehicle.