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2013 Dodge Dart: hesitation when accelerating

5 of the 288 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Dart describe hesitation when accelerating.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 17 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Hesitation when accelerating by model year

What owners say

Filed Sep 1, 2026 · Transmission · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message “Service Transmission” was displayed. Additionally, the engine revved excessively. The vehicle also hesitated while depressing the accelerator. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift out of park(P) soon after the vehicle was started. The gear shifter eventually shifted out of park(P) after several attempts. The contact later discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V674000 (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 for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Engine · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and was hard to steer while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to pep boys (2903 us-1, fort pierce, fl 34982) to be diagnosed however, the diagnostic result was still pending. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 105,000 miles · CA

When taking off from a dead stop it hesitates and jerks if you give it too much gas every time you turn the steering wheel or slow to a stop something popping in the front end if you take off too fast it'll backfire little pops the check engine lights always coming on saying that we have multiple misfires when we don't when the check engine lights on the automatic start doesn't work and when the check engine light comes on and traction control light is blinking

Filed Feb 3, 2020 · Transmission · 32,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. The contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v542000 (power train). The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the service transmission warning light illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed however the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated tht the gear shift lever was shifted from neutral to reverse to drive for the vehicle to operate as designed. The contact stated that the vehicle still hesitated while driving. The vehicle was taken to (sleepy hollow chrysler dodge jeep, inc. Located at 1310 n main st, viroqua, wi 54665), where it was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated he able to restart the computer on his own but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was also taken to local (bergstrom chrysler dodge jeep ram of oshkosh located at 3650 jackson drive rd, oshkosh, wi 54901-1216, where it was suggested that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. When shifting gears to drive, the vehicle hesitated. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact received a notice for manufacturer campaign number: v50 (reprogram PCM). The vehicle was taken to elmwood chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 625 taunton ave, east providence, ri 02914, (401) 438-0400), but the power train control module was unable to be reprogrammed due to the data link connector failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

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Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftReported October 9, 2025 · 298,439 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.
Risk
A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will replace the shifter cable assembly and install a cap, free of charge. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning October 16, 2025.

Recall number 25V674000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2013 Dodge Dart hesitation

Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 2013 Dodge Dart?

5 of 288 owner complaints about the 2013 Dodge Dart (2%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2012.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Dodge Dart?

There is 1 recall and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2013 Dodge Dart

Check engine light 24Stalling 24Won't shift 22Wipers 21Jerking 13Transmission failure 13Won't start 10Backup camera 7Loss of power 7Engine failure 6Warning lights 6Adaptive cruise 5Brake failure 5Headlights 5Key fob 5

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